Left Hand Dave
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375 winchester loads?
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M1A1ABRAMS
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He has a Savage 99 in 375 Win. He does not need a flat point bullet for tubular fed. But would guess he should be around 200 gr. possibly 220 gr bullet. I bought some Hammers to try. Just haven't got around to it yet.
M1A1ABRAMS
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Go to a few estate sales that advertise reloading supplies. Great way to pick up used reloader manuals. And possibly components for pennies on the dollar. Just know how much you're willing to pay for something. A new manual may run you anywhere from $20 to $40. I have picked up 2 to 3 manuals for around $10.00. They may be older but they offer good info on loads you may have a hard time finding these days. Like the caliber you are using 375 Win.
Left Hand Dave
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That is a good point but not a bad idea to have some to try. I have tried the Hammer 137 grain in an Encore will be trying the 165 next. I have access to 3 .375 Winchesters, a Marlin, a Conteder Super 14 and the Encore with a 26" barrel. Need to get time to play before deer season.
cwlongshot
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Long time fan of the 375 Win. I have had three. Only have one Marlin today. But its a favorite!
Mine lives on a diet of my cast over RL7 @ about 1900 fps.
Back when I used jacketed the Sierra 220 over full case of RL7 netted closer to 2200. Very efficient on deer n hogs.
The 375 is easy ta load and Imho a good choice as a first rifle cartridge.
Cases can be made from any of the 30/30 based cartritages from 25/35, 7/30,30/30, or 38/55 ooh and 32Spl But know 375 cases are thicker webbed. So if pushing things, work up slow.
I had a Contender 14 & 21" that I was very fond of.
Good luck.
CW
Mine lives on a diet of my cast over RL7 @ about 1900 fps.
Back when I used jacketed the Sierra 220 over full case of RL7 netted closer to 2200. Very efficient on deer n hogs.
The 375 is easy ta load and Imho a good choice as a first rifle cartridge.
Cases can be made from any of the 30/30 based cartritages from 25/35, 7/30,30/30, or 38/55 ooh and 32Spl But know 375 cases are thicker webbed. So if pushing things, work up slow.
I had a Contender 14 & 21" that I was very fond of.
Good luck.
CW
One of the best things ever written about the 375 Win and 38-55 parent.
It is spot on. I have 375 factory brass but my hunting loads are made from necked up 30-30. I also have a couple of 38-55s so I save the 38-55 headstamped brass for them as they were made in 1894 and 1897, so I load them to much lower pressures and use soft cast bullets.
In your 99 a 200 or 220 grain spire point would work great.
It is spot on. I have 375 factory brass but my hunting loads are made from necked up 30-30. I also have a couple of 38-55s so I save the 38-55 headstamped brass for them as they were made in 1894 and 1897, so I load them to much lower pressures and use soft cast bullets.
In your 99 a 200 or 220 grain spire point would work great.
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Aoudad shooter1975
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I tell you what--just trade me 99 and I'll get you something easier to reload...
I'm a fan of the 375 Winchester as well, shooting a T/C Encore with a 22"custom barrel - 1-12 twist made by MGM .I have tried several different brands of bullets but hands down the Hammer bullets are the most accurate, have used the 220 gr shock hammer and the 165gr stone hammer, using RL-7 with the 220 and Lil Gun with the 165 , using load data supplied by Hammer, I also use Starline Brass, WLP primers and a Lee Factory crimp die, my barrel is picky about the COAL of the cartridge, and testing several lengths have shown that 2.600" is best, in this caliber, including cast bullets and other products including Vollmer and Fury , I don't have equipment to measure velocity but have found that I get the best results using near the top end of the suggested maximum listed by the reloading manuals . I also have other custom T/C barrels including 25/06 and.44 magnum both rifles that also shoot extremely well and are proven game getters, using Hammer bullets, not sure how they would work in a lever action but suspect they would work well.
As stated the Sierra 200gr was designed specifically for the .375 Winchester with max velocity of 2200fps.
www.sierrabullets.com
MidwayUSA:
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.375 Cal 200 Gr. FN Pro-Hunter - Sierra Bullets
For rifles, this bullet is designed specifically for the 375 Winchester cartridge. It has Sierra's unique PowerJacket and provides outstanding terminal performance. Sierra's Power Jacket ensures positive but even expansion in conjunction with good penetration on medium to heavy game. The...
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MidwayUSA:
Sierra Pro-Hunter 375 Cal (375 Diameter) Bullets 200 Grain Jacketed
Safety considerations require rifles equipped with tubular magazines to be loaded with flat nosed bullets only. This ensures that the cartridges will...
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