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I'm looking at getting a .375 but haven't picked out which one yet.
I like the .375 H&H but the .375RUM looks a little better. I was hoping to get a rifle in .375 with a 26" barrel and the only maker is Browning which is good as I like Browning but they don't come in the RUM. Remington make the XCR in H&H or the RUM but only in a 24" barrel.
Any idea's of which rifle or cal I should pic?

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When .375 is mentioned, the only cartridge that comes to my mind is the H&H.
it will do everything, isn't hard to find brass for, and is easy to load for.

There are a few on the EE at the moment...
Cat
 
pharaoh2 said:
Look into a M77 in the .375 ruger. It will match the Holland and holland flavour but in a 20" barrel. I think I'm getting horny over this one.
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They also have a walnut stocked version and a 23" stove pipe. It is 1/4lb lighter than the 20" version:confused: at 7 3/4 lbs.:)
The matte bluing and express sights look cool too.
They are bragging a new style trigger (hopefully adjustable) and have gone to a steel floorplate instead of painted potmetal.:cool:
$1095 USD on their website. Brass is $53.35 IIRC for 50 pieces.:(
Can anyone guess what I was just looking at tonight?:D

For that kind of money I'd be going to the 9,3 Brenneke tried and true since 1910.;) But that's for another thread.

I agree with the statement that 24" is all you need with a 375H&H.
I haven't tried a 375 Rummy so cannot offer any wisdom there.

Enjoy your spending spree!:D
 
Dustin said:
A CZ 550 Magnum in .375 H&H would fit the bill nicely:cool:
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I just got mine back today from getting a crossbolt installed. In in the evening, done in the morning. Gotta like that. Everyone should have a .375.
About the new Ruger, a 7.75 pound .375 is going to sting, no doubt about it. Wonder if it'll sell?
The CZ has a 25" barrel.
 
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Dogleg said:
About the new Ruger, a 7.75 pound .375 is going to sting, no doubt about it. Wonder if it'll sell?
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They'll sell, no doubt about it. But I don't think many will _stay_ sold. That's just too light for a .375, for most shooters.
 
Dogleg said:
About the new Ruger, a 7.75 pound .375 is going to sting, no doubt about it. Wonder if it'll sell?
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I'd be waiting for a couple years to see how they sell. Plus that lets some poor fool pay the big bucks for it new, get scared of it and sell it for less!:D

I agree she will let you know when it is touched off. My Win 70 was 10lbs with a scope on it. It was more than enough for me to shoot!

Maybe they are after the idea that a person who packs a rifle like this isn't looking to bench practice and might not mind the recoil if it is easier to pack around. There are ways to add weight too, cheaper than trying to shave weight some times.

I for one am looking forward to some feedback regarding it.
Looks just like a 9,3x64 Brenneke necked up .009".
 
catnthehatt said:
When .375 is mentioned, the only cartridge that comes to my mind is the H&H.
it will do everything, isn't hard to find brass for, and is easy to load for.

There are a few on the EE at the moment...
Cat
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X2 from me! Go for it!!
 
John375 said:
I have a Win. Model 70 in .375 H & H and wouldn't trade it for anything!
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Me too. A pre-64 with C2 barrel. One fellow a few posts back said he was thinking of chopping the barrel. That may not be a good idea as the early Model 70's had the standard barrels with the rear sight boss.They kicked like hell and had considerable distortion. Winchester recalled some of them and brought out the heavy barrel. That put the weight forward and eliminated the problems. Later on they brought out the C2 barrel which is an attractive tappered barrel that still has enough heft to hold'er down. Anyway I do like the 300 H&H. It's fun to shoot. :)
 
Rod said:
Me too. A pre-64 with C2 barrel. One fellow a few posts back said he was thinking of chopping the barrel. That may not be a good idea as the early Model 70's had the standard barrels with the rear sight boss.They kicked like hell and had considerable distortion. Winchester recalled some of them and brought out the heavy barrel. That put the weight forward and eliminated the problems. Later on they brought out the C2 barrel which is an attractive tappered barrel that still has enough heft to hold'er down. Anyway I do like the 300 H&H. It's fun to shoot. :)
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Not chopping a model 70. I will be chopping down the barrel on my CZ550.
 
Noel said:
Maybe they are after the idea that a person who packs a rifle like this isn't looking to bench practice and might not mind the recoil if it is easier to pack around. There are ways to add weight too, cheaper than trying to shave weight some times.
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I'll buy that. This isn't a bench rifle. And it will never be a target rifle. What it is is an outstanding hunting rifle. You sight it in, and forget it. A low power scope with QD rings, and check the zero on occasion. It will take anything in the world. But you have to admit it would be fun to throw a sandbag on a bench, put the rifle up there and tell your smarta$$ed buddy to have at it.:D
 
I like the 380 gr Rhino so much that today I would probably go with a .378 Weatherby so I could get 2400 fps with that excellent bullet. If you listen to experienced African hunters they will all tell you there is something magical about heavy bullets at 2400 fps. When I was building this rifle I chose the Ultra over the Weatherby because of the cost of the brass. I needed to replace my .416 Rigby, and did not want another cartridge which required a bank loan for 50 pieces of brass, so at the time the Ultra was a good choice.

The top .375 cartridge is still the .375 H&H, if you plan to use bullets in weights from 260 to 300 grs. If you plan to use the heavy weights available from Woodleigh or Rhino the bigger cases will give you optimum velocities.

The .375 Ruger would be a good chambering for a custom rifle. I think of the advantages realized by the 9.3X62, in that Boer farmers were able to get affordable rifles which could handle the biggest game in South Africa. The .375 Ruger has similar advantages being able to work in a standard length action, with the added advantage of a better selection of bullets for the North American market.
 
pharaoh2 said:
I'll buy that. This isn't a bench rifle. And it will never be a target rifle. What it is is an outstanding hunting rifle. You sight it in, and forget it. A low power scope with QD rings, and check the zero on occasion. It will take anything in the world. But you have to admit it would be fun to throw a sandbag on a bench, put the rifle up there and tell your smarta$$ed buddy to have at it.:D
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I'd buy that too!:D Heck I'd give er a try at the bench, but I'd have a chiro booked for the next day.;)

Not to worry Davey. Nugget is all revved up to get one, I am adding fuel to his fire.:D We always play the "one up" game and he feels he needs to beat my 9,3 I guess. Although I am intrigued to try this one.:)

Frank, isn't there a law somewhere that says "Thou shalt only own a 375 in a CRF action"?
 
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