.375 H&H vs .338 WM

[Larryjk]

MtnMike2, I have a .375 H&H that weighs 10 1/4 lbs. that is a pussycat to shoot; a lot of fun. It is definitly a safari vehicle rifle due to the weight (w/ Leupold 1 3/4 to 5 scope and sling). I have a .35 Whelen in a Springfield custom (don't know the weight) that is also a lot of fun to shoot. Last spring made a 9.3 X 65mm on a Modified Ruger 77 that weighs 9 1/4 lbs. and has "noticable" recoil. The weight was a goal to make it easier to carry, and it is a fine rifle. Have a .338 Win Mag that has been my go to elk rifle for over 20 years. Hits you fairly hard off the bench, but have not felt it when shooting elk.
Have a factory Rem 700 in 8mm Rem Mag that packs easy, but lets you know when you shoot off the bench. For definite recoil enjoyment, we shoot a .338 RUM. That sucker has recoil. To shorten a long story; the weight has a great deal to do with the recoil. Remember, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.