SanFranShootr
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I'm thinking of buying a used .375H&H, but have never really shot with anything bigger than a .308Win - and since I don't absolutely, positively need the 375, I'd like to get a taste of the recoil before I plunk down my money.
Does anyone know of a .375H&H in the San Francisco Bay - Northern California area that I might be able to shoot a few times at a 100/200yd outdoor range?
Thanks.
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Badger_Matt
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You might also try the same post on accuratereloading.com I did and had offers from a couple gents to shoot their .416s before I bought one.
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AkMike
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If it's a used rifle why not ask the owner to let you get a box of shells and let you play with it at the range with him there?
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SanFranShootr
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AKMike:
I haven't found a used .375 yet - somehow I doubt it'll come from SF.
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AkMike
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Whoops, I thought you had one spotted already.. Sorry. The 375 isn't bad for the kick even with fairly hot loads. I took a good griz with a Ruger #1 in 375 and I enjoyed that rifle.
-------------------- "When you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing; when you see that money is flowing to those who deal not in goods, but in favors; you may know that your society is doomed." Ayn Rand
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DarylS
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SanFran - best bet may be to go to a local range and post a note for someone to call you who may let you shoot their .375 rifle. Go on a Saturday or Sunday and you may just luck out. : Most properly stocked .375's are easier to shoot than a typical 8 1/2 pound .300 mag. ; I should add here that the Ruger #1 in .375 H&H is a sweetheart to shoot.
-------------------- Daryl
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Edited by Daryl_S (13/03/07 04:21 AM)
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Mike_McGuire
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SanFranShootr
If you want a 375 I honestly don't think you need to test fire to see if recoil is OK....unless you already fid a 308 as being heavy going.
In my opinion the 308-30/06 and 375 are in the same general recoil braket and with the 308 and 30/06 being at the botto and the 375 at the top.
There seems to be threasholds at work. For example the 243 recoil fels like zero compared to a 308 or 30/06. If instead of a 375 you were looking at the various 416s and 45s then they are a big jump from a 375, almost like the 243 to the 308. Just bear in mind that a375 is only medium power calibre and likewise the recoil is only in the middle of the sprectrum.many shooters do all theior shooting with the 375.
Just buy one 
Mike
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DarylS
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I agree with Mike on simply buying one. I used my BRNO .358 Norma Mag for 3 postion shooting for a while, before re-barreling it to a .375H&H. The recoil was virtually identical, with possibly a slower, softer punch belonging to the .375. : I much rather shoot a .375 than any of the .300 mags. I've shot several .338 Winchesters that kicked much harder, yet others that felt like poorly stocked .30/06's. : Stock design is very important. : If you don't "need" a .375 for DG, then buy the Ruger #1 - you'll be happy. A great big game rifle for North America and much of Africa.
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Does anyone know of a .375H&H in the San Francisco Bay - Northern California area that I might be able to shoot a few times at a 100/200yd outdoor range?
Unless you find someone on the net, the best would be to visit some ranges and see if anyone there will give you a shot.
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FrankMartinez
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I don't know of any indoor ranges that can handle .375 calibers as most only go up to 300 win mag. I have never seen any non-mercuric ammo (required indoors) available for indoor shooting either. I have several .375's you could shoot but I am currently living in LA. If you shoot 12 ga. shotgun turkey loads you are already handling more than the 46 lbs recoil the .375 generates. The 30-06 is closer to 35lbs. (someone correct me if I am wrong) with the .308 being less. Regardless of what it is you must simply get used to it by shooting yourself. If you are trying to get used to how a particular rifle feels in you hands that can be accomplished by going into a gunshop and hefting a few. Too bad the shop on Howard and 2nd is gone, they always had lots of rifles to choose from. Frank
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poprivit
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I'm up near Reno (Gardnerville, NV). I've got a Ruger #1 in 375 H&H. If you ever get this way, we can shoot it out my backdoor. Email me for more info. tfmurphy3@verizon.net
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doubleriflenut
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Head to Coyote Point Rifle & Pistol range in San Mateo. It is right on HWY 101 and is operated by the County. A very nice set up and has 100 yard range as well as pistol. Call for their hours.
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