Reloading the 375 H&H

KDM · December 29, 2006, 11:29 AM

Hi, all...I'm just getting into reloading, and will be building the 375 H&H. In your opinion, what would be a good press / setup for this round? Doesn't need to be a progressive, as I won't be volume-shooting my new CZ550. Looking towards a single stage, with lots of aftermarket support, that's big enough and sturdy enough for the big ol' cartridge. Thanks for your input!

Foxman · December 29, 2006, 02:59 PM

RCBS Rockchucker, or Redding big boss I have both they are both good, the big boss has a bit more room for long cases and is about 20 bucks cheaper at Midway. You will have no problem reloading the 375, use the heavier bullets, the 270gr boattail ones tend to wack you harder than the 300gr flatbases or the 235 gr practice bullets. I use Reloader 22 and have had real good results with the book loads.
I was lucky to get one of the last Winchester Safari with the pre 64 action and it is a fine rifle shoots well and has whole load of history in Africa and its American made.

KDM · December 29, 2006, 03:30 PM

Thanks, Foxman. Generally, are presses standardized? For example, could I use RCBS dies on a Redding press? Reason I ask is, one manufacturer might make an excellent press, but really crappy dies. Interchangeability (within reason) would be nice.

ClarkEMyers · December 29, 2006, 04:15 PM

For your purposes 7/8-14 is the universal standard. Exceptions include 50 Browning dies and some odd-balls such as Lyman Tru-Line Jr. and Dillon Square Deal B presses but those are not even remotely applicable to your needs.

On the other hand capitalism works and there's nobody out there making a great press and terrible dies.

I'd say when in doubt go Redding but RCBS has fine products and service as do many others.

rwilson452 · December 29, 2006, 04:56 PM

Take a look at the Lee Classic Cast. It's built to handle the 50BMG. it has an insert to handle standard size dies. The down side is do not drop it on your foot while mounting on you bench.

tINY · December 29, 2006, 05:12 PM

The rock chucker is the gold standard for single stage presses. I don't particularly care for the spent primer handling in mine but it's tough and easy to use.

-tINY

rwilson452 · December 29, 2006, 05:16 PM

The Lee classic cast has resolved the spent primer problem.

KDM · December 29, 2006, 07:10 PM

Thanks, guys...I'll check 'em out.

mrawesome22 · December 29, 2006, 08:05 PM

I have a Rock Chucker Supreme and it must be different from the plain jane Rock Chucker because mine has NEVER spit out a spent primer. Every one goes in the primer catcher and then you just take it off and empty it when it gets full.

Daniel BOON · December 31, 2006, 08:43 PM

my dad passed away in 1992, but he couldn't take his reloading press with him, so I inherited it. he said he bought it in 1959, and I have no doubt that he did; I lost count on how many reloads I have loaded on it, and I couldn't come close to how many he loaded. its just a basic, one lung, Rock Chucker.
some where along the line, he bought a new rock chucker, and I inherited that also; but I have never set the new one up.
my dad spent many hrs in the cellar reloading and tinkering with his guns and hand loads, back then i didn't understand why, but i do now. I'm 56, and in the other room that old Rock Chucker is set up, and ready to go; when I pass, I'll give all my reload stuff, and guns, to my grandson. I have no doubt he'll pass that old press on to his kids.

cheygriz · December 31, 2006, 11:58 PM

One easy way to be assured that you're getting top quality is to look at the box and see if it says "Redding."

Actually, RCBS and Lyman are also top of the line.

But the Redding Big Boss rocks!

It's a bit more expensive, but a reloading press is a lifetime investment, so why not get the best to start with?

December 29, 2006, 11:29 AM	#1
KDM Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: California Posts: 457	Reloading the 375 H&H Hi, all...I'm just getting into reloading, and will be building the 375 H&H. In your opinion, what would be a good press / setup for this round? Doesn't need to be a progressive, as I won't be volume-shooting my new CZ550. Looking towards a single stage, with lots of aftermarket support, that's big enough and sturdy enough for the big ol' cartridge. Thanks for your input!

December 29, 2006, 02:59 PM	#2
Foxman Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2005 Posts: 466	RCBS Rockchucker, or Redding big boss I have both they are both good, the big boss has a bit more room for long cases and is about 20 bucks cheaper at Midway. You will have no problem reloading the 375, use the heavier bullets, the 270gr boattail ones tend to wack you harder than the 300gr flatbases or the 235 gr practice bullets. I use Reloader 22 and have had real good results with the book loads. I was lucky to get one of the last Winchester Safari with the pre 64 action and it is a fine rifle shoots well and has whole load of history in Africa and its American made. __________________ Better the man suspected of being a fool keep his mouth shut, than to open it and remove all doubt.

December 29, 2006, 04:15 PM	#4
ClarkEMyers Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2004 Location: PacWest Posts: 455	For your purposes 7/8-14 is the universal standard. For your purposes 7/8-14 is the universal standard. Exceptions include 50 Browning dies and some odd-balls such as Lyman Tru-Line Jr. and Dillon Square Deal B presses but those are not even remotely applicable to your needs. On the other hand capitalism works and there's nobody out there making a great press and terrible dies. I'd say when in doubt go Redding but RCBS has fine products and service as do many others.

December 29, 2006, 04:56 PM	#5
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	big single stage press Take a look at the Lee Classic Cast. It's built to handle the 50BMG. it has an insert to handle standard size dies. The down side is do not drop it on your foot while mounting on you bench.

December 29, 2006, 05:16 PM	#7
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	Lee classic cast The Lee classic cast has resolved the spent primer problem.

December 29, 2006, 03:30 PM	#3
KDM Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: California Posts: 457	Thanks, Foxman. Generally, are presses standardized? For example, could I use RCBS dies on a Redding press? Reason I ask is, one manufacturer might make an excellent press, but really crappy dies. Interchangeability (within reason) would be nice.

December 29, 2006, 05:12 PM	#6
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	The rock chucker is the gold standard for single stage presses. I don't particularly care for the spent primer handling in mine but it's tough and easy to use. -tINY

December 29, 2006, 07:10 PM	#8
KDM Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: California Posts: 457	Thanks, guys...I'll check 'em out.

December 29, 2006, 08:05 PM	#9
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	I have a Rock Chucker Supreme and it must be different from the plain jane Rock Chucker because mine has NEVER spit out a spent primer. Every one goes in the primer catcher and then you just take it off and empty it when it gets full.

December 31, 2006, 08:43 PM	#10
Daniel BOON Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2005 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 360	rock chucker my dad passed away in 1992, but he couldn't take his reloading press with him, so I inherited it. he said he bought it in 1959, and I have no doubt that he did; I lost count on how many reloads I have loaded on it, and I couldn't come close to how many he loaded. its just a basic, one lung, Rock Chucker. some where along the line, he bought a new rock chucker, and I inherited that also; but I have never set the new one up. my dad spent many hrs in the cellar reloading and tinkering with his guns and hand loads, back then i didn't understand why, but i do now. I'm 56, and in the other room that old Rock Chucker is set up, and ready to go; when I pass, I'll give all my reload stuff, and guns, to my grandson. I have no doubt he'll pass that old press on to his kids.

December 31, 2006, 11:58 PM	#11
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	One easy way to be assured that you're getting top quality is to look at the box and see if it says "Redding." Actually, RCBS and Lyman are also top of the line. But the Redding Big Boss rocks! It's a bit more expensive, but a reloading press is a lifetime investment, so why not get the best to start with? __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

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