If you don't mind carrying a heavier rifle, look at the BRNO/CZ magnums.
6 in the magazine is better than 3 in the magazine.
Plus express sights are so classy and fast on target at close range.
Doesn't get better than this!
Recommendations for a 375 H&H?
- Thread starter xdmer
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Doesn't get better than this!
I shot a BRNO .375 H&H for many years and was pleased with the rifle for quality and accuracy... magazine capacity was nice but largely unneccessary for my applications, so when an opportunity came up to purchase a No.1-H .375 H&H at a very good price, I jumped on it and sold the BRNO... a couple years ago, I decided that any .375 was unneccessary for my purposes and sold the No.1-H & with it all of my dies/brass/bullets... but as I should have known, the bug bit again and I recently purchased this Ruger RSM from a CGN regular... it was just too pretty to pass-up... we have been getting acquainted at the range and that is going very well... hoping to add red to the stock this fall.
OP... the RSM is not your answer as it would be considerably over your budget... but if you found a crazy deal on one, jump on it.
OP... the RSM is not your answer as it would be considerably over your budget... but if you found a crazy deal on one, jump on it.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Chemainus B.C.
I shot a BRNO .375 H&H for many years and was pleased with the rifle for quality and accuracy... magazine capacity was nice but largely unneccessary for my applications, so when an opportunity came up to purchase a No.1-H .375 H&H at a very good price, I jumped on it and sold the BRNO... a couple years ago, I decided that any .375 was unneccessary for my purposes and sold the No.1-H & with it all of my dies/brass/bullets... but as I should have known, the bug bit again and I recently purchased this Ruger RSM from a CGN regular... it was just too pretty to pass-up... we have been getting acquainted at the range and that is going very well... hoping to add red to the stock this fall.
OP... the RSM is not your answer as it would be considerably over your budget... but if you found a crazy deal on one, jump on it.
Looks good.
The Brno 602 is too large/heavy for the H&H in my opinion. PLus the backward safety is annoying to me.
Although much depends on where you hunt, and what else you are carrying. A 10kb rifle gets pretty tedious in the mountains around here, while my 375 Ruger with Macmillan stock is about 8lbs. No ultralight but I've packed it up some steep places and it's much nicer than the Brno!
One thing we have these days is options, and that's a great thing.
Although much depends on where you hunt, and what else you are carrying. A 10kb rifle gets pretty tedious in the mountains around here, while my 375 Ruger with Macmillan stock is about 8lbs. No ultralight but I've packed it up some steep places and it's much nicer than the Brno!
One thing we have these days is options, and that's a great thing.
That is a beauty. I think I made an offer on it only to find out it had been sold. I ended up buying another 375 H&H instead but if you ever decide to sell the RSM please keep me in mind.
I shot a BRNO .375 H&H for many years and was pleased with the rifle for quality and accuracy... magazine capacity was nice but largely unneccessary for my applications, so when an opportunity came up to purchase a No.1-H .375 H&H at a very good price, I jumped on it and sold the BRNO... a couple years ago, I decided that any .375 was unneccessary for my purposes and sold the No.1-H & with it all of my dies/brass/bullets... but as I should have known, the bug bit again and I recently purchased this Ruger RSM from a CGN regular... it was just too pretty to pass-up... we have been getting acquainted at the range and that is going very well... hoping to add red to the stock this fall.
OP... the RSM is not your answer as it would be considerably over your budget... but if you found a crazy deal on one, jump on it.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I shot a BRNO .375 H&H for many years and was pleased with the rifle for quality and accuracy... magazine capacity was nice but largely unneccessary for my applications, so when an opportunity came up to purchase a No.1-H .375 H&H at a very good price, I jumped on it and sold the BRNO... a couple years ago, I decided that any .375 was unneccessary for my purposes and sold the No.1-H & with it all of my dies/brass/bullets... but as I should have known, the bug bit again and I recently purchased this Ruger RSM from a CGN regular... it was just too pretty to pass-up... we have been getting acquainted at the range and that is going very well... hoping to add red to the stock this fall.
OP... the RSM is not your answer as it would be considerably over your budget... but if you found a crazy deal on one, jump on it.
That is one purty rifle.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
The Brno 602 is too large/heavy for the H&H in my opinion. PLus the backward safety is annoying to me.
Although much depends on where you hunt, and what else you are carrying. A 10kb rifle gets pretty tedious in the mountains around here, while my 375 Ruger with Macmillan stock is about 8lbs. No ultralight but I've packed it up some steep places and it's much nicer than the Brno!
One thing we have these days is options, and that's a great thing.
Seems like the 602 is a little thicker through the receiver, but other than that, the dimensions compare favorably with the Ruger Alaskan, if the 602's barrel is chopped to a handier length . . .
As for the backwards safety, just think of a traditional lever action rifle, and #### to fire. Now, which safety is backwards?
x2! ...... I suggest to the OP that he not buy a Browning A-Bolt in 375Magnum. I owned one several yrs ago and it was the hardest 375 to shoot I've ever owned. The butt pad foot print was actually smaller than my A-Bolt 22/250 and quite a bit smaller than a std M700. While I don't like the weight of a BRNO in a 375 I also know that a proper stock helps a lot when shooting a rifle with excessive recoil.
As much as I like the 375H&H, I have to agree with Clarke that the Ruger 375 Alaskan is a very good overall pkg.
Here's a pic I trot out on these threads. Lower (hard as rock) pad off an ABolt 375, Middle std Rem 700 and the top pad went on my 375CT. 1pic = 1000 words!
I havent looked at Ruger etc and any later built big action rifles... but when I purchased two ZKK 602's years ago it was because with the "possible" exception of a Brevex Mauser or a Champlin Rifle .. there was nothing built that was close to the ZKK 602 in features, strength, design and accuracy. Yes they are heavy -- they are also solid steel everywhere and frequently very tight grained Russian Circassian. I like the 26in barrels and the easily replaceable dovetailed foresights (held in with a well thought out spring loaded plunger) ... etc etc etc. don' have the time to review all the features that make it exceptional again..
The 602 that SC and I owned was sure enough a good rifle, and in a larger cartridge than the H&H the weight and bulk would have been much more acceptable. I suppose I could have gone Boomer's route, but even pretending I was cocking a hammer didn't make me like the safety, especially as I far prefer 3 position safeties.
I had a M70 donor rifle lined up to become a 375 AI / 375 WBY or maybe a 375 CT when the 375 Ruger Alaskan was announced, and it was clear that I could buy a CRF 20" barrel rifle with 3 pos safety and good iron sights right off the shelf, and never have to go to the trouble of forming brass.
For the $650 the OP is talking about the Mossberg 375 Ruger might be something to look at. I haven't seen or shot one but most of the reports I've seen appear favorable. I've never thought much of Mossberg rifles but this rifle doesn't seem horrible.
I had a M70 donor rifle lined up to become a 375 AI / 375 WBY or maybe a 375 CT when the 375 Ruger Alaskan was announced, and it was clear that I could buy a CRF 20" barrel rifle with 3 pos safety and good iron sights right off the shelf, and never have to go to the trouble of forming brass.
For the $650 the OP is talking about the Mossberg 375 Ruger might be something to look at. I haven't seen or shot one but most of the reports I've seen appear favorable. I've never thought much of Mossberg rifles but this rifle doesn't seem horrible.
I'd sooner buy a pretty beat up CZ/BRNO/M70 over a Mossberg for the same money... some sandpaper & Tru-Oil, and 0000 steel wool, will get most rifles into repectable shape... I would watch and wait... something nice will come up on the used market.
Northern Amateur
CGN frequent flyer
I own a 458 wm zastava. Spent some time smoothing out the action and bedded the recoil lug. Quite easy actually and tightens things up a lot. I would wait around for a zastava 375 to show. Won't be long. I also have a Browning x-bolt in 375 H&H. Bullseye out of the box but kicks the crap out of ya!
Just look at the floorplate on a 602, 600 or 601. They are made of MACHINED steel. Not cast, not stamped.
I've read that some guys tape their floorplates for close range stopping shooting. I've never felt the need as neither my 600 nor 602 have ever opened that mag latch on their own under recoil.
I do admit that as I am getting older I don't hunt much with the 602 anymore but my 600 30-06 is my go to hunting rifle. The pull back to fire safety seems natural to me but I just wish it wasn't so loud when it comes off.
Seems like the 602 is a little thicker through the receiver, but other than that, the dimensions compare favorably with the Ruger Alaskan, if the 602's barrel is chopped to a handier length . . .
As for the backwards safety, just think of a traditional lever action rifle, and #### to fire. Now, which safety is backwards?
Chopped to 20" the 602 is easier to handle and is around the same length as my LE No.5 carbine.
Great points, thanks for that.
I'm looking for a 601 to complete my collection.
