longbranch*
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Victoria,BC.
My thoughts exactly.
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Griz hunt- a rifle quandary *hunt update*
- Thread starter Tuffcity
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My thoughts exactly.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
Of the choices you've alluded to, the .375 is the correct answer, particularly given Doug's valuable insight. Had your .45/70 been a lever action, it might have had the advantage with hot-rodded ammo, if for no other reason than the slim profile makes it easier to carry in tough country. But this is no place for a single shot, particularly not one as slow for a repeat shot as the T/C. My concern with the M-70 is that it might be a bit long for heavy cover, a bit heavy for mountainous country, and might have too much scope for fast action.
My #1 son REALLY wants to do that, how much ya askin' there Hoyt?
sharp shooter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Essex county (Ontario)
You have a 1958 M70 in .375 H&H?! I would love to have one of those, I'd trade a nut for one. How could there be any other choice? Post some detailed pictures of it for us please…….please……….
Ok, so this is the beast that will go. My bad, I mistakenly said it was a 1958 when it actually is a 1955 (brain fart by me), "Alaskan" model.
Yes, it is a bit of a long and heavy unit but I've packed it on enough hunts that the weight isn't an issue. Some one asked how much trigger time I have had with it- about 600 hand load rounds since I got it.The majority shooting standing, kneeling, with sticks, leaning on stuff etc and a lot of those shooting clay pigeons off a 100m back stop. I'm not a huge fan of shooting lots off a bench, all that tells me is that my rifle is sighted in and I have a decent trigger press. When I first got it I spent the afternoon putting 60 rounds through it and decided that the original petrified hockey puck that passed as a recoil pad had to go. Limbsaver is such a better mod.
Wood has some battle scars but she's a solid rig and functions flawlessly.
Still undecided if I will scope it or leave the peep on.
RC
Bella Coola grizzly hunt 2012
Yes, it is a bit of a long and heavy unit but I've packed it on enough hunts that the weight isn't an issue. Some one asked how much trigger time I have had with it- about 600 hand load rounds since I got it.The majority shooting standing, kneeling, with sticks, leaning on stuff etc and a lot of those shooting clay pigeons off a 100m back stop. I'm not a huge fan of shooting lots off a bench, all that tells me is that my rifle is sighted in and I have a decent trigger press. When I first got it I spent the afternoon putting 60 rounds through it and decided that the original petrified hockey puck that passed as a recoil pad had to go. Limbsaver is such a better mod.
Wood has some battle scars but she's a solid rig and functions flawlessly. Still undecided if I will scope it or leave the peep on.
RC
Bella Coola grizzly hunt 2012
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BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
How was there ever a doubt?
I'd have a hard time not taking it as it, but there is always that chance that you'll be in open country and want to take a shot. I'd hate to see you miss out on an opportunity because of not having an optic. Unless you feel confident with the peep at distance. Either way it will be a fun hunt. I'm jealous.
I'd have a hard time not taking it as it, but there is always that chance that you'll be in open country and want to take a shot. I'd hate to see you miss out on an opportunity because of not having an optic. Unless you feel confident with the peep at distance. Either way it will be a fun hunt. I'm jealous.
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I would choose (A) the M70 in 375 H&H, you just can't ask for better.
Oh, just saw the pics, no scope would be a problem for me but it might
suit your conditions just fine, Ideally a scoped rifle with backup sights is what
I would have.
BB
Oh, just saw the pics, no scope would be a problem for me but it might
suit your conditions just fine, Ideally a scoped rifle with backup sights is what
I would have.
BB
That m70 in 375 is about as classic as a bear gun as I've ever seen. It just looks like it would feel good in the hands and it has the scars to show it's been around and done some work lol. Load er up with with a big fat well constructed bullet and u will be in good company my friend with that rig.
Cheers
Gilly
Cheers
Gilly
I have a few 45/70s, some single shots and a lever action. The single shots are fun but I would not consider taking one on a dangerous game hunt. I might think about taking the lever action if I didn't have anything better.
I do have a couple of 375s, one is a Winchester similar to yours. I would take the 375.
The 375 can be a kicker, I would practice with it to get used to the recoil. I would start a couple of months ahead of time, fireing one or two shots from the standing position. Each week, shoot one or two more. By the time for the hunt, you should be used to it.
I do have a couple of 375s, one is a Winchester similar to yours. I would take the 375.
The 375 can be a kicker, I would practice with it to get used to the recoil. I would start a couple of months ahead of time, fireing one or two shots from the standing position. Each week, shoot one or two more. By the time for the hunt, you should be used to it.
Dry firing aiming and shouldering at home will help a lot too ....
