Which rifle would you use

[Dr Ray]

I’m outvoted here but I would suggest the ruger. Just a preference here.

 

[PeteG]

i heard from a guy whose cousin of a friend who once went buff hunting saw the 375's bounce off buff??


450/400 though would get my vote except i'm not a fan of single shots...

don't you just love these kinds of helpful posts???

 

[spike.t]

i heard from a guy whose cousin of a friend who once went buff hunting saw the 375's bounce off buff??


450/400 though would get my vote except i'm not a fan of single shots...

don't you just love these kinds of helpful posts???

......you on the gin already?.......

 

[Dr Ray]

i heard from a guy whose cousin of a friend who once went buff hunting saw the 375's bounce off buff??


450/400 though would get my vote except i'm not a fan of single shots...

don't you just love these kinds of helpful posts???

Head shot I take it??

 

[PeteG]

Head shot I take it??

absolutely... with hornady dgs...

 

[BeeMaa]

lwaters, Quick questions...

Do YOU see an advantage to either rifle in their handling (weight/length/shootability)?
Are you using QD scope mounts on both rifles?
Each rifle accuracy?
How long does it take to shoot 3 rounds?
What is the opinion of you PH?

Answer these, and you will closer to making your rifle decision.
My opinion will matter very little when you are the one in the field.
Use what will work best for YOU.

 

[JakeH]

I’d use the one I could get the most lead down range the quickest. For me, that’d be the .375.

 

[IvW]

I’d use the one I could get the most lead down range the quickest. For me, that’d be the .375.

Wrong approach, make your first shot count instead of having lead in the air and hoping that will make up for bad initial shot placement.

 

[JakeH]

Wrong approach, make your first shot count instead of having lead in the air and hoping that will make up for bad initial shot placement.

Did I say anything about not taking a good shot? For a rifle to even be in the conversation he has to be comfortable making the right shot with it, but this is the real world. Shit happens and 3 > 1. Making a good and responsible first shot as a hunter should go without being stated.

 

[IvW]

Did I say anything about not taking a good shot? For a rifle to even be in the conversation he has to be comfortable making the right shot with it, but this is the real world. Shit happens and 3 > 1. Making a good and responsible first shot as a hunter should go without being stated.

In which case you would not need the 3 > 1.

 

[lwaters]

I will follow the ph advice on which to use. I am leaning towards 450/400 . When I hunted buffalo last summer a woman shot one with a 44 mag pistol. I sure rather use my 450/400. I am. practicing with the second round and you can get it of fairly quickly but not as fast as a bolt rifle. I do have quick detachable rings on the 375. The number 1 has the ruger rings. They can be removed easily with a screw driver and it stays zeroed like the Warne rings.

 

[norfolk shooter]

No1 all the way

 

[IvW]

No1 all the way

By carrying extra bullets in a special cartridge holder on or close to your right shoulder(if you are right handed), you can load it faster than a bolt gun. The Zimbabwe proficiency test is held by a single shot Ruger nr. 1 in caliber 416 Rigby.

First shot counts the most and will be more effective in 450/400 NE than in 375 H&H.

When using using a scope that starts at 1 power you will not need to take it off and can shoot it with both eyes open.

 

[lwaters]

Never thought off having the cartridges near my shoulder. I bet that is better. I would like to see one. Could have my wife sew some bullet loops on a vest and safari jacket.

 

[IvW]

Never thought off having the cartridges near my shoulder. I bet that is better. I would like to see one. Could have my wife sew some bullet loops on a vest and safari jacket.

Try it and practice a few times you will be amazed at how good it works.

 

[norfolk shooter]

If memory serves me well Robert Redford has a similar arrangement on his vest in out of Africa

 

[lwaters]

Seen this type on internet. Made one out of black elastic that I used on wrist. Wife going to make one out of two inch elastic with Velcro. This seems to be really fast. Wonder if one cartridge would be better than two. Can also see on coats and vest.

 

[lwaters]

Oh forgot picture

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Oh forgot pictureView attachment 224146

I like it. Practice a bit to get proficient. Maybe as a backup some tape to prevent the holder from moving backwards and possibly interfering with the action.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Nevermind, scope base does that.