375449 First Run

[TXGunNut]

I hope the SPG lube holds up as well as yours, would hate to have to get another 4500 for a second lube. OTOH I've gotten 2400 fps out of LLA with no lube related issues. Just need a Lee sizer.

[AlaskanGuy]

I dont think your gunna get a lee sizer for the 375 unless you ask buckshot to make one for ya.... I was gunna go that route before i lucked into a lyman 450 sizer.... I think he charges 30 bucks but dont hold me to that....

AG

[runfiverun]

look for a 38-55 sizer.
I run the 375449 in my 375 Winchesters at .379 anyway.

[TXGunNut]

I dont think your gunna get a lee sizer for the 375 unless you ask buckshot to make one for ya.... I was gunna go that route before i lucked into a lyman 450 sizer.... I think he charges 30 bucks but dont hold me to that....

AG

That may be why I have the Lyman sizer. I haven't slugged this rifle yet, thought I'd try the .379 and see how it went before I got creative.

[TXGunNut]

Wow, boolits worked great! No leading but that 280 grainer is a bit hard on the shoulder. Think I'll size & load a few more in case I want to abuse my shoulder again soon, lol.

[AlaskanGuy]

Lmbo... The 375 h&h diddnt get the nickname 375 ouch & ouch for nuthin.... Mine is muzzle broke, or I would be saying the same thing... I can shoot 50 or 60 rounds through mine with just a bit of a sore shoulder the next day....

[TXGunNut]

In decades past I fed my BB Hornady 220 grn j-words, don't recall them being very unpleasant to shoot but I was younger and tougher then, lol. Got 70 GC'd, sized & lubed. Think I'll take a nap before I load up 20 for tomorrow....or some other time.
Glad I didn't order the 359009 for my 35 Whelen project.

[AlaskanGuy]

I bet your shoulder says "amen" to that thought... lol

[armorer59]

I've been using a Lyman 375248 in the Trapdoor I re-barreled to .38-56. Low recoil and shoots well with Goex cartridge grade BP. Lubed with Thompson Center bore butter

[TXGunNut]

I've been using a Lyman 375248 in the Trapdoor I re-barreled to .38-56. Low recoil and shoots well with Goex cartridge grade BP. Lubed with Thompson Center bore butter

First I've heard of that boolit, sounds like a good choice in the 375 as well. Thanks!

[TXGunNut]

I bet your shoulder says "amen" to that thought... lol

Just can't think of anything in Texas that needs to be hit that hard, to be quite honest....including my shoulder! Loaded up 20, looking forward to shooting the 32-20's and 32WS tomorrow. The 375 Win....not so much. Mebbe I'll shoot a nice hog with it someday.

[starmac]

Are you starting to remember why that 375 sit in the safe all those years. lol

[TXGunNut]

Are you starting to remember why that 375 sit in the safe all those years. lol

Quite possibly, lol. Abused myself again today. Initial load shot quite well again. Think I'll load up 50 rounds and instruct the executor of my will to give it to someone I don't like very much, lol. Seven pounds of rifle and a couple of tons of muzzle energy is fun for a little while, just not for long.

[RAD57]

That 375449 is probably what I'm looking for my BB 94 375. I'm shooting LBT 380-225 GC sized at .379 but am looking for something nearer 280 grains. Just not thrilled with current Lyman quality, maybe a group buy someday.