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test1328,

From the bottom up, I also dislike muzzle brakes. And selling a 416 isn't hard in the right shop, for Africa bound hunters.  Most believe they have to have a big bore of some kind even for plains game, but don't really need one.  You can take two rifles, but if you take a 375 you won't need anything else.  I once took two 375's on safari. One for lions and one for big plains game.   A 375 is a very  good all-round general duty rifle, like the 338 WM only a little stronger. You can learn to shoot one well and it carries (in the right rifle) like a 30'06. A 416, Rem, Rigby, Hoffman, Taylor, Dakota, etc is an entirely different level.  Recoil is a factor.  Felt recoil is greater than the 458 WM.  The 416 is quite possibly the best cape buffalo rifle, ever. But for everything else there's Mastercard (the 375). (Actually most american hunters shoot their buffalo with the 375.) The 416 is a specialty rifle, buffs, bruins, etc. Typically a 416 is much heavier than a 375. An eight pound 375 is not too bad to carry or shoot.  An eight pound 416 is not too bad to carry but, how shall I put this,  stimulating to shoot. It will take some getting used to the punch.  Use a Past recoil pad for bench sessions.

Here are my numbers
In an eight pound rifle:

338WM  250 gr  2700 fps  42#  18 fps
375HH  300 gr  2600 fps  50#  20 fps
416R   400 gr  2400 fps  70#  25 fps

In a nine pound rifle:

375HH  300 gr  2600 fps  44#  18 fps
416R   400 gr  2400 fps  61#  22 fps

Adding weight helps.  I own both a 416 Rem Mag & three 375 H&H.
My 416 is about nine pounds and I am toying with the idea of taking it to the coast for a really big brownie.  It very definately is my Mbogo rifle, I prefer it over the 45 calibers. The weight of the rifle is a factor in rough terrain and you should consider that. If you spend a lot of time with the 375 you'll leave your 338 far behind.
I hope this helps and good shootin'.

Murphy

Message Thread:

• .375 H&H vs. 416 Rem test1328 May 09 2005
  • If you can handle the recoil... Paul H May 16 2005
  • 375 vs 416 tkpurdy May 12 2005
  • Thanks for the info test1328 May 10 2005
    • 416 Rifle Murphy May 10 2005
      • Rifle test1328 May 10 2005
  • 375 vs 416 AlaskaBob May 10 2005
  • Caliber Restrictions Rick Smith May 10 2005
    • 375 is Big enough... Murphy May 10 2005
      • Thanks Rick Smith May 10 2005
  • 375 vs 416 Murphy May 09 2005
  • Recoil Phil May 09 2005