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Offline armymp71

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375 remington ultra mag, reloading question/help
« on: January 23, 2004, 03:57:35 AM »
Remington sells two models of the bullet in 375RUM, is this sufficient for my brown bear hunt? I have read about the barnes-x bullets and I like what they have to say. Is there a company out there that would reload for me so I do not have to invest in all the equipment? I doubt I use the 375 very many times and would hate to buy severl hundred dollars in a one time reloading scenario. Is there any body out there that could reload my brass for a price, if so let me know? Thanks for looking, I can't wait to get back in the bush to search for my brownie :-)
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375 remington ultra mag, reloading question
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2004, 06:03:31 AM »
What weight (in grains) are the two factory loadings?  What bullet(s) are they using?
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ammo info
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2004, 08:26:15 AM »
I have bought the 300 grain swift a frame, these are factory loads. The other bullet is a soft point 275 grain which I heard was bad for Grizzly.

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Rick
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375 remington ultra mag, reloading question
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2004, 04:48:16 PM »
I think you'd be hard pressed to improve much on that 300gr Swift.

These folks due custom handloading, and mention the 375RUM on their webpage...

http://owlnet.com/quality/

Good Luck
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Simply stated!
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2004, 04:49:08 PM »
Plenty of gun!
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375 RUM update
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2004, 10:49:37 AM »
Just got back from my cabin where I sighted my 375 in at 25 yards Well I am close, my shoulder got tired), the kick is very manageable with the muzzle brake I had installed by Mag-na-port, I can't imagine what this thing would be like without it. Any reason why I would not use this on the black bears while I am up there? My thought is to put one in the front shoulder of the blackie. Comments please.....
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Plenty
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2004, 12:30:09 PM »
Plenty of gun for black bear and grizz.  

Try using ankle weights over your shoulder to cushion the blow a bit.  Woks for sighting in slugs well.
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where you hittin em
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2004, 03:25:58 AM »
Dave,

 Do you shoot in the shoulder of a black bear when shooting a higer powered riffle? Had one get away last year with my 7MM Mag, he spun completely around then took off like he was fine, small blood trail which I lost 75 yards into the timber.
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Grizz or blackies!
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2004, 07:36:37 PM »
Sorry to say that I have killed neither.  Been out there but never pulled the trigger.  I have 2 hunts lined up already this spring to try to remedy that. Bought a new bow just for grizz. :roll:

Most guides would rather have you break the shoulder, and then put one into the vitals.  A hit in the heart may allow the bear to run far enough to make it into the alders or willows.  No one wants to chase a bear into alders or willows.  Just look at my yard and you would know why.  If you break both shoulders and knock him down, then a second one in the vitals if necessay would do it.
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375 remington ultra mag, reloading question
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2004, 07:44:52 PM »
I know several guides, they all have the same opinion.  Minimum .338 Win Mag, shoulder shot, to brake both shoulders preferably.
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