It's a CZ550 in 375 H&H in a Boyd's laminate stock with a VX3 1.5-5X mounted. I put a slip on limb saver on the lengthen LOP and soften recoil. 20rnds of Federal blue box 300gr down range today. On the bench in a less than ideal position it stings, but not brutal. Good bench position, or a decent offhand position it feels like a hot 30-06. Off the bench it put 3rnds in 1/2"@100M. Not taking too much from 1 group, but definitely does the job for me. I'm at least the 2nd owner, thanks to Prophet River for making this mine. I've been shooting a Savage 116 FCSS 30-06 (accoutrigger) several hundred rnds a year lately. The CZ trigger and Boyd's stock are far better than Savage's offering. Yes, the CZ is heavy, but easier to shoot offhand with a hasty arm sling. I will get the barrel shortened to 19-20" at some point for ease of logistics. I've got a lot of Soeer 270s to reload, and some 250GMX for hunting.
CZ550 375H&H first range day review
- Thread starter emerson
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The more I shoot my H&H, the more I love it....... It's quickly becoming my favorite gun to shoot....... I still haven't even scoped mine because I am having a ton of fun playing with the safari sights.....
I may even be guilty of trying to do a simulated DG charge or two for the hell of it out of romance........ Lol....
I may even be guilty of trying to do a simulated DG charge or two for the hell of it out of romance........ Lol....
Yessir.......
From what I understand, and feel free to correct me, the purpose of safari and express sights is to have same POI, but a broader sight picture at short range versus a more select one at "longer" ranges......
I can tell you that, at 100 yards, I can usually put my shot in a 6-7" group with the safari.... Similar to what I can do with a mild open sight rifle....... Of lesser kick of course......
With the express, not so much...... Maybe 5 of ten hit 8 inches at 100......
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Careful where a .375 H&H will lead you. Mine have taken me to a few different sides of the world, from sea level to 10,000' above it. The other irksome problem is you really don't need any other rifles anymore, aside from a light one.
KMG Canada
CGN Regular
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- Alfred, Ontario
The more I shoot my .375 H&H the more the other rifles in my safe are taking on the role of safe queen
.375s are nothing but expensive trouble waiting to happen. It starts out innocent enough, first you find that shooting one is more fun than most, then next thing you know a few safaris seem to be a perfectly logical thing to do. In extreme and especially severe cases some people will start speaking with a British accent or have a few Afrikaans words or phrases creep in. Another strain of the disease will drag you north and west for Grizzlies. That can be treated by standing outside with a pack while running a garden hose down your neck for a few days. It might even work.
The best is to just avoid the 375 altogether, or just get rid of it. Maybe it's not to late to save yourself.
The best is to just avoid the 375 altogether, or just get rid of it. Maybe it's not to late to save yourself.
Crazy_Farmer
Regular
- Location
- Running Traffic, BC
My .375 H&H is an absolute tack driver and I'd rather shoot a few boxes of it then my tikka T3 .270WSM! I could shoot that 375 all day long. Just had a nice solid push to the recoil.
Careful where a .375 H&H will lead you. Mine have taken me to a few different sides of the world, from sea level to 10,000' above it. The other irksome problem is you really don't need any other rifles anymore, aside from a light one.
What make is that rifle Ardent?
Cheers
Jay
