.375 H&H M70 Alaskan Range Results

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OK, here's the follow up to the thread I started..."Do I really need a .375 H&H?" http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1029912-Do-I-really-need-a-375-H-amp-H?highlight=do+really+need

As stated in that thread, yes...I did buy one...a new Winchester M70 Alaskan. I finally got the rings (Talley lightweight "low") and scope mounted (Leupold VX-II 3-9x40), and got some dies and some bullets and cooked up some loads for it.

The rifle has 50 rounds through it now...I did a barrel break in procedure with it for the first 30 rounds.

Here's a pic of the rifle and the best load so far...

72 grains of IMR 4064 with the Hornady 270g Interlock bullet at 100 yards - 5 shots. I'm sure the hole on the left was me...I pulled it a bit.

The trigger on this rifle is the best factory trigger I've ever used, and even after firing 20 rounds off the bench of fairly hot loads things were still feeling pretty good...the stock fits well.

Overall I'm very happy with this rifle!

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Man I really like the look of those Alaskans. Been considering saving up the pennies, the collection's going to need a mid bore at some point.
 
Had a Interarms/zastava years ago that shot well also. My first medium bore, and a great rifle that i eventually sold into the family.

Nothing at all wrong with the old caliber. Kills the game it was designed to kill DRT with one good shot. Most rifles chambered in it will be rather heavy, but then it wasnt designed to be a sheep rifle. Real advantage over every other .375 bore is that good factory ammo is available anywhere you go and would need a H & H. Can not say that about the Weatherby, Ruger, or Rum.
 
That's a pretty rifle & good scope combo. It would be a fun one to try some sub-sonic,
270 gr. jacketed bullet loads in using SR4759. The load I used in my .375 Browning Stalker
gave sub-inch groups @ 100 yds. and were just too much fun to plink with.:)
 
kennymo said:
Man I really like the look of those Alaskans. Been considering saving up the pennies, the collection's going to need a mid bore at some point.
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Oh man, you don't already have one? That's too bad........................na yer jokin, had me going for a minute there. Suuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeee you don't have one.
 
Very nice and good shooting. I went a very similar route recently and picked up a model 70 Super Express.



;)I couldn't resist the opportunity to purchase it as it's a close match for the Super Express I have in 458WM.



I haven't put it through its paces yet but the plan is to work up loads using the 300gr FBRN bonded bullets I got from Marshal at Matrix, probably pushed by IMR 4064.
 
Nice rifle with great results, though I would lose those rings in a big hurry. Considering you have open sights, would a Talley QD setup or something similar be advantageous? The weight savings is a moot point with that rifle. My thought anyhow.
 
bearkilr said:
Nice rifle with great results, though I would lose those rings in a big hurry. Considering you have open sights, would a Talley QD setup or something similar be advantageous? The weight savings is a moot point with that rifle. My thought anyhow.
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Do you believe there's something wrong with my rings, or is your suggestion strictly based on having QD rings in order to take advantage of the irons?
 
BongoBob said:
Do you believe there's something wrong with my rings, or is your suggestion strictly based on having QD rings in order to take advantage of the irons?
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A bit of both I guess. The way you're set up, you can't make use of the irons if needed unless you carry a Torx wrench with you. This is kind of a waste as it's a great gun and irons are a "must have" for a 375 in my books. I've also had a base screw shear on a Talley Lightweight set-up. This was on a Kimber Montana in 280 AI. I switched to Leupold dual dovetail, as I have zero use for standard Leupold mounts as well.

Maybe it's an isolated case, but I don't really like them and I won't use them anymore.
In fact, I don't much care for anything made by Talley. I had a $200 Talley picatinny mount for my Blaser that was so far out of whack it was downright embarrassing. Their split steel rings are about the goofiest set-up I've come across. OK, Talley rant done, sorry. :D

I'd throw a set of original Weaver's on your rifle long before Talley Lightweights.
 
bearkilr said:
A bit of both I guess. The way you're set up, you can't make use of the irons if needed unless you carry a Torx wrench with you. This is kind of a waste as it's a great gun and irons are a "must have" for a 375 in my books. I've also had a base screw shear on a Talley Lightweight set-up. This was on a Kimber Montana in 280 AI. I switched to Leupold dual dovetail, as I have zero use for standard Leupold mounts as well.

Maybe it's an isolated case, but I don't really like them and I won't use them anymore.
In fact, I don't much care for anything made by Talley. I had a $200 Talley picatinny mount for my Blaser that was so far out of whack it was downright embarrassing. Their split steel rings are about the goofiest set-up I've come across. OK, Talley rant done, sorry. :D

I'd throw a set of original Weaver's on your rifle long before Talley Lightweights.
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To each their own I guess. I have a set of Talley lightweights on my 7mm RM and they have given me no problems. I also have Leupold STD and DD mounts on other rifles...heck, I've even got some old school Weaver tip off rings on my old 30.06, as it still wears irons.
I get what you're saying about being able to quickly access the iron sights, and maybe I'll switch to a QD set up down the road...but maybe not. I do always carry the proper Torx wrench with me when hunting, so if I wreck the scope I can switch to irons, so I'm not too worried about it. :)
 
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My .375 H&H above.

On the rings, I use Warne QD rings and either Burris or Warne weaver or picatinny bases (Leupold 4x33mm shown). The levers are a little poke-y but they are strong and seem to return to zero pretty well. I'd use the Warne bases if you want more assurance of that.

Burris needs to make a QD version of their Signature rings.
 
Thanks! It's a Winchester Super Grade pattern in McCamo. It pretty much duplicates the factory tupperware dimensions.

I really like the new FN Winchester Safari pattern stocks and hope McMillan duplicates that one someday. It's broader proportioned and seems to smooth the recoil out better.
 
I like the colour combination. Kind of a less tacticool version of multicam. I will have to remember that one for the next one.
 
very nice 375's guys.
I picked up a 375 H&H a few days ago.
This is a Sako AIII rifle from '78 that appears unfired.
It weighs 7lbs 11oz bare
Not sure what I'll run for bases and/or rings yet.
No point in detachables unless I add iron sights.
 
Rembo said:
very nice 375's guys.
I picked up a 375 H&H a few days ago.
This is a Sako AIII rifle from '78 that appears unfired.
It weighs 7lbs 11oz bare
Not sure what I'll run for bases and/or rings yet.
No point in detachables unless I add iron sights.
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Nice! I just sold the A III I had. A full wood Mannlicher style stock and in .270 Win. For my .375 H&H pictured earlier, a Winchester model 70 Super Express



I know now why they have gun bearers. Mine, empty with scope and sling weights in at 10lbs 5oz.
 
The Winchester Safari Express is almost too heavy for a .375, but about right for a .458. To my mind the Alaskan .375 is close to ideal as far as weight goes. Some might find it a little pushy.

Heres mine, inspired by the other thread.

 
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Dogleg said:
The Winchester Safari Express is almost too heavy for a .375, but about right for a .458. To my mind the Alaskan .375 is close to ideal as far as weight goes. Some might find it a little pushy.
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As I mentioned in my previous post and the bottem one in this photo, my Super Express in 375 H&H weights in at 10lbs 5oz. The Super Express above it, with basically the same trimmings but in .458WM comes in at 9lbs 11oz.
 
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