Will be looking at adding a "big bore" bolt action (or 2) to my collection in the next year or so, leaning towards a .375 H&H and maybe a .416 Ruger. Undecided on exact makes and models, maybe a Win Model 70 or CZ 550 Safari for the .375 H&H and maybe a custom for the .416 Ruger, but interested to see what others out there have as it might give me some other options/ideas so post them up!!!
Big Bore (.375 and up) Bolt Action Rifle ####
- Thread starter russm86
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Something with express sights if DG is in your plans.
BRNO 602 .375 H&H, 20" barrel, QD rings, barrel sling mount to protect your front hand.
Bush/camp rifle. The short length makes it easier to transport and handle in thick bush.
BRNO 602 .375 H&H, 20" barrel, QD rings, barrel sling mount to protect your front hand.
Bush/camp rifle. The short length makes it easier to transport and handle in thick bush.
BenchrestJohn
CGN Regular
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Russ, good job starting this one.
I have a 416 Rem in a Sako 75. Very nice rifle. I have yet to shoot it but we have another 416 Rem in the house that's more than a pound lighter and it's no problem offhand...
I have recently mounted a 1.5-6X Bausch & Lomb in the early Sako quick detach rings. It comes in at an even 10 lbs scoped so I don't see it being that bad to shoot.
On this site you'll see Jan holding a left hand Model 70, this is my son Eric's 416 Rem. http://www.precisionarmsmfg.com/
I have recently mounted a 1.5-6X Bausch & Lomb in the early Sako quick detach rings. It comes in at an even 10 lbs scoped so I don't see it being that bad to shoot.
On this site you'll see Jan holding a left hand Model 70, this is my son Eric's 416 Rem. http://www.precisionarmsmfg.com/
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I've posted this before, its an '03A3 Springfield built and stocked by my late Brother over 20 years ago.
It features a full octagon barrel with an integral rib in 416 Taylor and has folding leaves in the rear sight.
Its easily capable of sub-inch groups with either 350 or 400 gr. Woodleigh loads.... providing one can hold it.
His build time including the stock work was nearly a year.
No I don't have one of those..
Something with express sights if DG is in your plans.
BRNO 602 .375 H&H, 20" barrel, QD rings, barrel sling mount to protect your front hand.
Bush/camp rifle. The short length makes it easier to transport and handle in thick bush.
Yes, I would definitely have irons and quick detach scope mounts, I really like the multi-range flip up sights the BRNO and CZ use like on yours. Is that the Bavarian (hog back) or American (straight) style stock on yours?
I think it's a hogback but the 1.5-5x that I have on it now, lines up well for me.
Yea looks to have more drop than the straight/American style but looks less than the CZ 550 Safari Magnum, I'm curious how the CZ would feel with a scope...
Oh gawd, you will break the internet...
I've posted this before, its an '03A3 Springfield built and stocked by my late Brother over 20 years ago.
It features a full octagon barrel with an integral rib in 416 Taylor and has folding leaves in the rear sight.
Its easily capable of sub-inch groups with either 350 or 400 gr. Woodleigh loads.... providing one can hold it.
His build time including the stock work was nearly a year.
That is one beefy barrel. Not often you see one that has more meat out passed the chamber.
Throttle_monkey1
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Not nearly as nice as your guys' rifles, but she takes a lickin and is a perfect guiding rifle or general bush rifle.
Howa 1500 in 375 Ruger with a TRS-25 red dot. Had to add that cheek rest thing to get perfect cheek weld with the dot. Unfortunately the irons don't co-witness.
Howa 1500 in 375 Ruger with a TRS-25 red dot. Had to add that cheek rest thing to get perfect cheek weld with the dot. Unfortunately the irons don't co-witness.
