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Outback · 01-19-2022, 09:01 AM

So, I accidentally bought a 375 H&H on Gunbroker. Well, that' s my story anyway. So I bought a nice 1-4 Zeiss which will be great for close up buff. I feel like I could use this rifle for plains game too but would want more magnification.

What about this? Buy a second scope with more magnification then use Leupold two piece quick release base/rings for both scopes. Sight the low power in for say 50 yards and shoot 300 grain soft point/solids and sight the the higher power to be a few inches high at 100 and shoot lighter, say 220-260. I could use the 375 on Nilgai and Elk too.

Thoughts? AM I missing something?

diamond10x · 01-19-2022, 09:05 AM

Leupold Vx-6 2-12x42 or vx5 2-10x42 problem solved

Raider4044 · 01-19-2022, 09:06 AM

I'd sell the 1-4 and buy a quality 1-8 or 1-10 to use for everything.

RR 314 · 01-19-2022, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Raider4044

I'd sell the 1-4 and buy a quality 1-8 or 1-10 to use for everything.

Yup. I have a S&B Ethos? and it is a great all around scope for Africa.

trophy8 · 01-19-2022, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond10x

Leupold Vx-6 2-12x42 or vx5 2-10x42 problem solved

Bingo! Came here to say the same

Firedot reticle is money on a gun like that.

Swaro Z8 2-16 is another very good option. Illuminated and on 2x it’s super fast. Then crank it up as needed for longer shots.

sharkhunter · 01-19-2022, 09:46 AM

I’ve talking to a lot of guys who will be using their 375 just like you described. The one scope that most say is perfect is the Leupold vx-3i 2.5 x 8.

Honker · 01-19-2022, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Outback

So, I accidentally bought a 375 H&H on Gunbroker.

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I've been using a Leopold 2 x 8 on a 375 H&H for Nilgai that last of couple of years and its been very effective. The lightest rounds I could find were 275 grain bullets, which seems to work well. Keep in mind, the trajectory is almost identical to 30.06. No issues within 200 yards.

Honker · 01-19-2022, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sharkhunter

I’ve talking to a lot of guys who will be using their 375 just like you described. The one scope that most say is perfect is the Leupold vx-3i 2.5 x 8.

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Outback · 01-19-2022, 09:52 AM

Sounds like I just need a different scope. Thanks for the input

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az2tx · 01-19-2022, 10:25 AM

I've shot tons of stuff from dik dik to lion and a bunch of Cape buffalo
285 gr speer grand slams are the best bullet I ever found for it
retains about 90% weight retention

WyoBull · 01-19-2022, 02:08 PM

I have a Leupold 3-9 on my 375 H&H. I figured that was the best of both worlds for my needs.

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Ronnie41 · 01-19-2022, 02:28 PM

I have used my 375 H&H with a 1 1/2 x 5 scope and have shot many plains game as well as steenbok and duiker. the scope is fine if you have it scoped in accurately

Lampasas · 01-19-2022, 02:48 PM

I have one with a VX6 2x10 fire dot reticle. It’s a great setup for all African game. Fire dot saved me on a couple animals in super low light conditions.

TxxAgg · 01-19-2022, 04:23 PM

4x is plenty of magnification for 300 yds...especially for anything large enough to warrant a 375. I'd stick to one reliable/tough scope

BBRU · 01-19-2022, 06:19 PM

I ran a 2.5x8 leupold for a long time. I now have a 1.5x5 leupold. I want to go back to 2.5x8

WTJim · 01-19-2022, 07:08 PM

Trijicon accupoint 3-9x40

CThib38 · 01-19-2022, 07:26 PM

I ran a 2.5x 10 VX3lr on mine, I wouldn’t go less than 2x8 if it were me. 375 shooting 300 grain is well capable of 2-300 yards no problem.

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duckhunter175 · 01-19-2022, 07:35 PM

I too recently ended up with a 375H&H-- a beautiful LEFTY CZ550 Safari-- mine came with a VX3 1.5-5x20 in a set of Alaska Arms QD rings.

I am fully confident the scope would provide plenty of magnification and range to reach plains game.

HOWEVER-- I am not a fan of small OBJ LPVOs--- anything in the 20-24-28mm range really does limit light transmission during the twilight periods, especially if you have the magnification toward the high end. If you absolutely have to have 1-1.5x on the low end just make sure you do it with the trade off of shooting light in mind.

I believe a VX5HD 2-10x42 would provide great capability to that rifle up close and at distance on critters small and large.

I think the unlimited budget choice would be a Swaro Z6i or Z8i- illuminated reticle as mentioned above and with a lower bottom end but a great obj size in the 1.7-10x42 or the 1.7-13x42.

sharkhunter · 01-19-2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BBRU

I ran a 2.5x8 leupold for a long time. I now have a 1.5x5 leupold. I want to go back to 2.5x8

I have yet to fire the first shot out of that rifle. I found some 235gr Speer hot cores that are really suppose to perform well.

WyoBull · 01-20-2022, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkhunter

I have yet to fire the first shot out of that rifle. I found some 235gr Speer hot cores that are really suppose to perform well.

I am loading the Barnes 300 gr TSX and they are very accurate in my rifle.

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Outback · 01-21-2022, 05:08 PM

Well, I will sell the Zeiss 1-4x24 scope I just bought and install the scope I just bought - Leupold vx5 2-10x42 on a set of quick detach Leupold bases and rings. Thanks for all the help. Now to find some bullets!

RLUM · 01-21-2022, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by diamond10x

Leupold Vx-6 2-12x42 or vx5 2-10x42 problem solved

Have the 2-10 on mine and it’s money.

01-19-2022, 09:01 AM	#1
Outback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	Scope(s) for 375 H&H So, I accidentally bought a 375 H&H on Gunbroker. Well, that' s my story anyway. So I bought a nice 1-4 Zeiss which will be great for close up buff. I feel like I could use this rifle for plains game too but would want more magnification. What about this? Buy a second scope with more magnification then use Leupold two piece quick release base/rings for both scopes. Sight the low power in for say 50 yards and shoot 300 grain soft point/solids and sight the the higher power to be a few inches high at 100 and shoot lighter, say 220-260. I could use the 375 on Nilgai and Elk too. Thoughts? AM I missing something?

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01-19-2022, 09:05 AM	#2
diamond10x Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Helotes Hunt In: Kinney and Bexar counties	Leupold Vx-6 2-12x42 or vx5 2-10x42 problem solved

01-19-2022, 09:06 AM	#3
Raider4044 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Angelo	I'd sell the 1-4 and buy a quality 1-8 or 1-10 to use for everything.

01-19-2022, 09:46 AM	#6
sharkhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tarkington , TX Hunt In: In the woods	I’ve talking to a lot of guys who will be using their 375 just like you described. The one scope that most say is perfect is the Leupold vx-3i 2.5 x 8.

01-19-2022, 09:52 AM	#9
Outback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	Sounds like I just need a different scope. Thanks for the input Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

01-19-2022, 10:25 AM	#10
az2tx Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boerne	I've shot tons of stuff from dik dik to lion and a bunch of Cape buffalo 285 gr speer grand slams are the best bullet I ever found for it retains about 90% weight retention

01-19-2022, 02:08 PM	#11
WyoBull Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming	I have a Leupold 3-9 on my 375 H&H. I figured that was the best of both worlds for my needs. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

01-19-2022, 02:28 PM	#12
Ronnie41 Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Schertz, Texas Hunt In: Africa	I have used my 375 H&H with a 1 1/2 x 5 scope and have shot many plains game as well as steenbok and duiker. the scope is fine if you have it scoped in accurately

01-19-2022, 02:48 PM	#13
Lampasas Four Point Join Date: Nov 2019	I have one with a VX6 2x10 fire dot reticle. It’s a great setup for all African game. Fire dot saved me on a couple animals in super low light conditions.

01-19-2022, 04:23 PM	#14
TxxAgg Four Point Join Date: Dec 2021	4x is plenty of magnification for 300 yds...especially for anything large enough to warrant a 375. I'd stick to one reliable/tough scope

01-19-2022, 06:19 PM	#15
BBRU Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fannett,Tx Hunt In: Anywhere....	I ran a 2.5x8 leupold for a long time. I now have a 1.5x5 leupold. I want to go back to 2.5x8

01-19-2022, 07:08 PM	#16
WTJim Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012	Trijicon accupoint 3-9x40

01-19-2022, 07:26 PM	#17
CThib38 Four Point Join Date: Dec 2019	I ran a 2.5x 10 VX3lr on mine, I wouldn’t go less than 2x8 if it were me. 375 shooting 300 grain is well capable of 2-300 yards no problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-19-2022, 07:35 PM	#18
duckhunter175 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dallas	I too recently ended up with a 375H&H-- a beautiful LEFTY CZ550 Safari-- mine came with a VX3 1.5-5x20 in a set of Alaska Arms QD rings. I am fully confident the scope would provide plenty of magnification and range to reach plains game. HOWEVER-- I am not a fan of small OBJ LPVOs--- anything in the 20-24-28mm range really does limit light transmission during the twilight periods, especially if you have the magnification toward the high end. If you absolutely have to have 1-1.5x on the low end just make sure you do it with the trade off of shooting light in mind. I believe a VX5HD 2-10x42 would provide great capability to that rifle up close and at distance on critters small and large. I think the unlimited budget choice would be a Swaro Z6i or Z8i- illuminated reticle as mentioned above and with a lower bottom end but a great obj size in the 1.7-10x42 or the 1.7-13x42.

01-21-2022, 05:08 PM	#21
Outback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	Well, I will sell the Zeiss 1-4x24 scope I just bought and install the scope I just bought - Leupold vx5 2-10x42 on a set of quick detach Leupold bases and rings. Thanks for all the help. Now to find some bullets!