Anybody here own a Browning A Bolt OR X Bolt in .375 H&H?

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I have edited the title of this thread to include the X Bolt model as well.

Hi Guys,

Just wondering... I have read elsewhere that perhaps this rifle model is too light for a .375. I believe it weighs in at about 7 pounds.

Your thoughts, esteemed shooting brethren? :)

Jeff/1911.
 
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I just purchased one this year, it weighs 9lbs 8oz with scope and shells. I wouldn't consider it lightweight. It's the stainless composite model. The recoil with this particular gun isn't too bad at all really, as many say it pushes more than punches you. I have a few posts concerning this gun onsite.
 
NB444 said:
I just purchased one this year, it weighs 9lbs 8oz with scope and shells. I wouldn't consider it lightweight. It's the stainless composite model. The recoil with this particular gun isn't too bad at all really, as many say it pushes more than punches you. I have a few posts concerning this gun onsite.
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That sounds great, thanks for your reply. :)
 
I've sold several .375H&H's over the years due to excessive weight (of the gun, that is:)). A .375 doesn't need to weigh a ton, although many do. I find that cartridge to be no more punishing than a .338 when it comes to recoil, and in most guns it is actually more comfortable to shoot than the smaller round.

If you buy a lighter gun and then feel the need for more weight, it is easy to add lead shot to the stock, and this isn't a permanent or irreversible change. On the other hand, lightening an overweight rifle is relatively expensive, and the changes are mostly permanent.

John
 
jjohnwm said:
I've sold several .375H&H's over the years due to excessive weight (of the gun, that is:)). A .375 doesn't need to weigh a ton, although many do. I find that cartridge to be no more punishing than a .338 when it comes to recoil, and in most guns it is actually more comfortable to shoot than the smaller round.

If you buy a lighter gun and then feel the need for more weight, it is easy to add lead shot to the stock, and this isn't a permanent or irreversible change. On the other hand, lightening an overweight rifle is relatively expensive, and the changes are mostly permanent.

John
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That makes good sense...thanks. :)
 
NB444 said:
I just purchased one this year, it weighs 9lbs 8oz with scope and shells. I wouldn't consider it lightweight. It's the stainless composite model. The recoil with this particular gun isn't too bad at all really, as many say it pushes more than punches you. I have a few posts concerning this gun onsite.
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Is that the new X-bolt SS? What scope are you using? I was just looking at them and the claimed weight is 6lbs 13oz, which I thought was quite appealing.
 
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Is that the new X-bolt SS? What scope are you using? I was just looking at them and the claimed weight is 6lbs 13oz, which I thought was quite appealing.
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No it's an A-Bolt II SS composite stalker, I like it. Jeff the OP ended up buying one also. I am using a Cabelas Alaskan Guide scope, 3-9. Good eye relief and seems to handle the recoil well. I might also try a Bushnell 4200 3-9 on it after the season. I am using a double dovetail mount.
 
I just looked up the A-bolt IIspecs and they claim 7 lbs. The scope should be around 1 lb, or maybe a bit more. Perhaps Browning is optimistic with their claims.:confused:
 
I tried out my nephew's .375 A-Bolt, open-sighted and BOSS-equipped. Apart from the rather loud report, I thoroughly enjoyed shooting the rifle. Partly due to the open sights and mostly due to the muzzle brake, perceived recoil was no worse than a .30-06. I was rather astonished; I am a real wuss about recoil and own nothing more powerful than a .280 Remington, also an A-Bolt.
He and his Dad are going after bison this fall; I expect that'll be his choice of rifle.
 
NB444 said:
No it's an A-Bolt II SS composite stalker, I like it. Jeff the OP ended up buying one also. I am using a Cabelas Alaskan Guide scope, 3-9. Good eye relief and seems to handle the recoil well. I might also try a Bushnell 4200 3-9 on it after the season. I am using a double dovetail mount.
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I just got my Limbsaver pad bought and installed today...looks great. Thanks for the help, my friend! :)
 
NB444 said:
Those Limbsavers really work well, especially off the bench!
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They sure do! I was just out to the range with mine today, and it made a huge difference. :)

I was also delighted to find that a handload I worked up, using 260 grain Nosler Partitions and H100V powder was printing 3 shot, 1/2" groups at 100. ;) I'll take a picture of one of the targets and post it.
 
Jeff/1911 said:
They sure do! I was just out to the range with mine today, and it made a huge difference. :)

I was also delighted to find that a handload I worked up, using 260 grain Nosler Partitions and H100V powder was printing 3 shot, 1/2" groups at 100. ;) I'll take a picture of one of the targets and post it.
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Here is a pic of one of the 3-shot, 100 yard targets I shot with that load...I think I have a keeper. :)

Please ignore the .22 cal holes...I used the same target to dial in my .22-250 first...

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