John McAdams shares insights on the 375 H&H vs 9.3x62mm informed by real world data obtained at the range, afield, and in ballistic gel in this podcast episode. John discusses the design characteristics, performance specifications, pros and cons, and some hunting stories involving each cartridge. Plus, he also shares some details on what he thinks about the Ruger M77 Mk II (aka Ruger Safari Magnum) and Ruger Hawkeye rifles.

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In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams discusses the 375 H&H vs 9.3x62mm.

John conducts a deep dive on both cartridges, compares how both rounds perform in ballistic gel tests, discusses their pros and cons, and shares a few hunting stories involving the 9.3x62mm and 375 H&H. John also discusses how Ruger’s old M77 Mk II in 375 H&H (aka the Ruger Safari Magnum) compares to their newer Hawkeye rifle.

John’s takeaway? The 9.3x62mm and 375 H&H are both fantastic cartridges and there’s a tremendous amount of overlap in what they’re each ideally suited for. John personally prefers the 9.3x62mm, but recognizes and appreciates the strengths of the 375 H&H and why some people prefer that round instead.

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Resources

Ep 124: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 267: 9.3x62mm Mauser Profile – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 297: 9.3mm and 375 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 333: About That Buffalo Roy Weatherby Shot With A 257 Weatherby – Episode referenced in podcast

My father, Kevin McAdams joins me in this episode to discuss three African safaris where he used classic and indeed unusual rifles and cartridges like 22 Hornet, 33 WCF, 577/450 Martini Henry, 45-70, and 50-110 Winchester. We’ll discuss how those cartridges performed over there along with several fascinating stories from those hunts involving animals like aardwolf, cheetah, honey badger, mongoose, and owl that go well beyond some of the animals typically featured in Africa hunting stories.

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