375 rifles

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.375's

I like the Winchester 70 although my current .375 is a 1959 production Browning Safari.
Geoff

 

[thumper1]

I just got my 375 Ruger african back it has a HS precision stock on it and fits very nicely

 

[c-fbmi]

After having several #1s in heavy calibers I would not buy another, I've had the 375 H+H and 458 WM. Although very nice rifles, the stock design does not lend itself to moderate and heavy recoiling cartridges. It greatly increases perceived recoil.

I have 2 X 700 Rems and a Sako in .375 H+H, it is a wonderful cartridge and I highly recommend it as a medium bore in anyones collection. I also highly recommend the 700 Rem, I have hunted over most of the world with 700 Rems and have never had my rifles fail me, not ever. I have shot several head of big and dangerous game with my .375 H+H very successfully and the bullets didn't bounce off because it isn't a CRF. I also highly recommend the 270 gn TSX bullet it makes the old H+H a killing machine out to 300 mts and beyond.
There isn't a cartridge out there that feeds smoother than the 2 H+H belted offerings, none. If you clean your action up and smooth it up, remove any burrs and roughness your rifle will feed so smooth with this cartridge that you will think the magazine was empty. None of this can be said of the Ruger or RUM, both good cartridges, don't get me wrong, but they don't have the sheer feedability of the H+H. This cartridge was designed by H+H for men whose lives depended on their rifles everyday, so reliability and feeding was paramount in the design of this cartridge.
My old Rem 700 .375 H+H is going back to Africa this fall for a lion and bongo and I will not feel the least bit apprehensive because it isn't a .375 Ruger or RUM in a CRF.
Another little known feature of the old H+H offering is that in it's original loadings of 235, 270 and 300 gn bullets as loaded by Kynoch for H+H, H+H guaranteed their rifles would put all 3 weights into a 4" circle at 100 mtrs. This still holds true today, with very little load playing I was able to put all 3 weights into 3" and the velocities were higher than the original loads, however I had the advantage of optics.
I doubt, if you're a gunnut and hunter at all, you would ever regret owning a .375 H+H.

Here's the rifle/scope combo I have bet my life on in the past and will do again many times, God willing.

 

[Dogleg]

Well looky there, a live person with a Zeiss Diavari topped Remington M700 .375. Say it isn't so............. The horror!

Here's another one, a 70s custom shop rifle. I'd prefer a lighter barrel contour, and it wouldn't hurt my feelings if it had a M70 safety, or held 7 shells like a CZ, or if the scope turned into a VX-3 all accidental like. Still, it has managed to kill 10 buffalo on a couple different continents, a big lizard and sundry other stuff. It has followed elephant tracks and participated is the demise of a few other luckless mammals. Nothing ever took a swing at me while carrying it, or any other rifle for that matter.

 

[Moose Masher]

I like the "Lion" No.1S .375 Ruger.
I've only shot whitetails with mine.
Maybe this year I'll shoot a moose with it.

It's a great rifle for the price.
Some guys don't like the flat finish but I consider it an upgrade, it's pretty tough.
Upgraded wood and sights ta boot!

 

[CanadaBoy]

The new Winchester Safari Express .375 H&H is a very good rifle. That said, I just sold mine since I managed to pick up a good custom Mauser for a reasonable price.
As far as factory rifles go the Winchester is very good, a little heavy but light enough to carry and easy to shoot well. Feeds like greased lightening too.

 

[norland]

ordered me a cz 550 375 today.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

ordered me a cz 550 375 today.

Best choice of the bunch, though a tad heavier than a Zastava Z98.
With a little fine tuning, the beasty will give you a lifetime of hunting pleasure
and look great in the rack to boot.
Mauser 98 based rifles rule in the PH world on dangerous game nowadays
compared to double rifles. Of course, if you're just banging moose or
elk and such then a nice single shot like the Ruger is just fine.

 

[philthygeezer]

Are the current production 375h&h win model 70 receivers dimensionally bigger than their standard 30-06 length receivers? Or are they the same but just hollowed out more internally to fit the larger cartridge.

Same size receivers, more relief in the back.

 

[DirkB]

Is nobody even considering the Browning X-Bolt ... I just bought a X-Bolt Stainless hunter (model 2011) in 375 H&H ... light (9 lbs), stainless steel barrel, super smooth action ... and browning quality !
I can't wait to take it out this weekend !

 

[farshot]

The thing I like about the BRNO / CZ is the front most (3rd) screw/lug design. It is solid and provides that extra security.

I like it even in rifles such as the 30-06, 7mm or other small bores. The bbls are not "free floated" but I see no issues with accuracy. It is so stable at all times.

 

[International Harvester]

No one said the ill fated Ruger Deluxe in 375hh...

 

[Moose Masher]

No one said the ill fated Ruger Deluxe in 375hh...

They tend to be out of the OP's $1300 price range.

 

[jbmauser]

ordered me a cz 550 375 today.

Good choice! I love my CZ 550 .375 H&H. The true magnum length mauser action is a classic. They are a bit heavy but I've carried mine all day with no problem.

Congrats on a fine purchase.

 

[MikeK]

sako kodiak 375HH never go back my buddy is pushing 265 accubondsd with a ziess rapid z and it lines up out to 600 yards he sold his 338 win after that no need for it

 

[Jallstar]

I say get a Zastava in 375 h&h. They retail for about 700-800. That leaves you some nice breathing room for a nice optic and a couple of rounds. The 375 h&h is the most versatile round I have ever played with. With light loadings, you can take whitetail and have less damage to the meat than with a 30-06 (in my personal experience). With heavy loads, you can take any animal on the planet pretty much, or destroy some groundhogs.