375 on sale at Cabela's

kevinc said:
No scope yet... I was just using the irons.

After my research I am leaning toward a 2.5-8 x36 as well

Regards
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Gotcha.

A Leupold VX3 is a good choice for a rifle like an M70 or Hawkeye: good glass and classic looks but not painfully pricey. If your irons are treating you well, I would suggest considering the 2.5-8 with QD rings. For me, that ended up being the way to maximize functionality and versatility: magnification for when needed and the best possible field of view with the irons.

I could be wrong, but I was not seeing the VX3 2.5-8 on Leupold's website or for sale at many places, so it could be discontinued and something to secure sooner rather than later, if you can.

Best of luck and keep us posted on this interesting build. Ps, I would have closely looked at the M70 Alaskan if it were available at the time I got my Hawkeye. Good value, CRF 375s that shoot well are exciting rifles.
 
kevinc said:
Got out to the range yesterday

Using IMR4350, Fed 215 primers and Speer 270 grain BTSP bullets I worked up from 75 to 80 grains of powder with no signs of pressure.

Using my shooting chrony they were just over 2700 fps with 80 grains of powder.
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Let us know your impressions with the M70. Smooth, accurate...
 
kevinc said:
Got out to the range yesterday

Using IMR4350, Fed 215 primers and Speer 270 grain BTSP bullets I worked up from 75 to 80 grains of powder with no signs of pressure.

Using my shooting chrony they were just over 2700 fps with 80 grains of powder.
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Just chroned my 375 H&H with that 80 gr IMR4350 F215 load behind a Speer 285 gr Gran Slam bullet at a AVG 2680 fps ! ;) RJ
 
remington jim said:
Just chroned my 375 H&H with that 80 gr IMR4350 F215 load behind a Speer 285 gr Gran Slam bullet at a AVG 2680 fps ! ;) RJ
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Sounds like a top end load, how's the accuracy? When I started reloading for my 375H&H Winchester model 70 Super Express,



I;) cheated a little.
I went with some of the accuracy load details listed in the Sierra manual as the firearm they used for tests was also a model 70. Still 'playing' with a variety of bullet brands, both in 270gr & 300gr. I'll 'probably' settle on the 300gr Matrix pushed by IMR 4064 and a CCI 250 primer. The scope is a Leupold 1x4, VARI X II uaisn a set of Waever pivot mounts.. ;)Tried to keep it as close a match as possible to the other Winchester model 70 Super Express I have in 458WM.

 
Get the 2.5-8x cause the .375 can shoot a lot farther and flatter than people give it credit for. I have the 2.5-8 on my .375 and it is awesome for the needs and CAPABILITIES of the .375
 
NL-Hunter said:
Stop posting pictures of your rifles Mr. Peterson, please. They are too pretty.
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:)Thanks guy,;)and the name Johnn is just fine. The primary reason I go with the photos in many cases is I find it saves me a lot of long winded descriptive dialogue. And, the photos also serves to eliminate the interpretation of condition and/or detail.
 
my 30 06 alaskan has open sights. they have a nifty screw windage adjustment. the notch is too narrow for the front bead i had to file it wider to get enough air around the bead to know where it is. i found the stock too thick even after i cut off the monte carlo and had to thin it to see the sights comfortably. my monte carlo bdl is fine with irons i think its not a very good stock design on the winchester. its a high quality gun too bad they didnt spend time on the ergonomics. i didnt weigh it but its not light it has a heavier barrel than the sporter or featherweight. its 25 inches and now i have a redfield receiver sight on it working nicely with origional front sight very nice.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
:)Thanks guy,;)and the name Johnn is just fine. The primary reason I go with the photos in many cases is I find it saves me a lot of long winded descriptive dialogue. And, the photos also serves to eliminate the interpretation of condition and/or detail.
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:d

Just love all of them. How do you like the low power scopes? Impossible to locate around here. Next rifle is a .375 H&H and a 2-7 x30 give or take is going on top.
 
NL-Hunter said:
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Just love all of them. How do you like the low power scopes? Impossible to locate around here. Next rifle is a .375 H&H and a 2-7 x30 give or take is going on top.
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In my opinion the area, terrain, game and resulting 'likely' shot distance 'sort of' dictate or have a bearing on details like the choice of calibre and optics that would best suit. This was quite obvious when I compare what combo is generally considered as adequate here in the closer quarter conditions on Vancouver Island for Blacktail Deer, VS what I at least 'thought' I needed for my Antelope hunt in Alberta a couple of years ago.
 


I apologize for side-tracking this very fine thread, but this is my old boy.
Browning Safari 375 built and stocked by the Rifle Ranch Riverhurst Sk, in about 1970.
It has put a lot of meat in the freezer, bagged my second best Antelope, Coyotes and everything on up except Grizzly.
Carried in trucks, snowmobiles, quads, it has stood the test of time, still groups 0.75 ", can't ask for better.
There is nothing like a good 375 H&H in my books..
 
Kevan said:


I apologize for side-tracking this very fine thread, but this is my old boy.
Browning Safari 375 built and stocked by the Rifle Ranch Riverhurst Sk, in about 1970.
It has put a lot of meat in the freezer, bagged my second best Antelope, Coyotes and everything on up except Grizzly.
Carried in trucks, snowmobiles, quads, it has stood the test of time, still groups 0.75 ", can't ask for better.
There is nothing like a good 375 H&H in my books..
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Very nice Kevan, nice clean lines and looks like a great piece of wood as well. Sounds like a real accurate shooter to boot. Hope my 375 H&N and fairly redently acquired 375 CT show a similar degree of accuracy.
 
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