.375 H&H Magnum
Also called: .375 H&H, 375 Holland & Holland, three-seventy-five
A classic for large and dangerous game, from Alaskan brown bear to African buffalo, with a heavy bullet and a long track record.
- Type
- Magnum Rifle
- Bullet diameter
- .375 in
- Case length
- 2.85 in
- Overall length
- 3.6 in
- Typical bullet weights
- 250 to 300 grains
- Typical muzzle velocity
- About 2,500 to 2,700 fps
- Recoil
- Heavy recoil
- Quarry
- Elk & moose
- Typical range
- Large game to about 250 to 300 yards
- Availability
- Common at specialty stores
What it is good for
- Brown bear, moose, and other very large game.
- Dangerous game where legal and appropriate.
- Hunters who need a heavy bullet that can break big bone.
Where it falls short
- Recoil is very heavy and not suitable for casual shooters.
- It is overkill for deer, pronghorn, and most elk hunting.
- Ammunition and rifles are expensive.
Easily confused with
- .338 Winchester Magnum: a smaller cartridge with a bit less power and recoil.
Field notes
Introduced in 1912, the .375 H&H Magnum is one of the oldest and most respected cartridges for large game. Its tapered case and belt are signs of the early magnum design.
Related guides
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