The Smallest Elephant Rifle??? 🐘

Published on November 25, 2021
Duration: 11:58

This review of the CZ 550 in .375 H&H Magnum highlights its capability as a versatile 'elephant rifle' for dangerous game. The .375 H&H Magnum, introduced in 1912, is shown to be a legal minimum for many dangerous game scenarios. Ballistic tests demonstrate impressive penetration through cinder blocks and significant destructive power on soft targets, even causing a table to break from hydraulic shock via exploding nacho cheese cans.

Quick Summary

The CZ 550 in .375 H&H Magnum is a potent rifle suitable for dangerous game hunting, often meeting the minimum caliber requirements for 'elephant rifles'. Ballistic tests show its 350-grain rounds can penetrate 4-inch cinder blocks, and its energy transfer is so high it can cause hydraulic shock capable of breaking objects.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: CZ 550 .375 H&H Magnum
  2. 00:21Rifle Specs & .375 H&H History
  3. 01:24Caliber Comparison: .375 H&H vs Others
  4. 01:52Sponsor: Ridge Wallet
  5. 02:45Range Test: Steel Targets
  6. 04:28Ballistic Test: Cinder Blocks
  7. 05:23Merch Deals Announcement
  8. 06:38Destructive Test: Soft Targets
  9. 09:18Nacho Cheese & Table Destruction
  10. 10:28Conclusion: .375 H&H Versatility

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the CZ 550 chambered in .375 H&H Magnum an 'elephant rifle'?

The CZ 550 in .375 H&H Magnum is considered an 'elephant rifle' due to its powerful caliber, which is often the minimum legal requirement for hunting dangerous game like elephants in many parts of the world. Its substantial energy and penetration capabilities make it suitable for large, dangerous animals.

How does the .375 H&H Magnum compare to other rifle cartridges?

The .375 H&H Magnum offers significantly more power and penetration than common cartridges like .308, 30-06, and even .300 Winchester Magnum. It was designed for dangerous game and remains a highly effective choice for large and potentially dangerous animals.

What was the result of the cinder block ballistic test?

During the ballistic test, the CZ 550 firing 350-grain brass solid .375 H&H Magnum rounds successfully shattered 4-inch thick cinder blocks, demonstrating the cartridge's extreme penetration power.

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