kickstop for a 375?

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I've recently been consumed by the need to shoot heavier lead:50cal:

My choice is the 375H&H (Moose, elk, big bears). Interested in hearing from guys who have experience with the kickstop device. Is it helpful? Would a good recoil pad be better? Mauser/Sauer offer them, but others do not . Any thoughts?:confused:
 
Ok, what's a kickstop device?

anyway, the 375 H&H is my favorite caliber. 1) get a good recoil pad, that will help. 2) Check your shooting stance. If you are shooting funny, you'll catch more recoil than other positions. Sorta like shooting from the bench and standing.

The weight of the rifle will affect recoil as well, light rifles punch more.

Regards

Peter
 
A kickstop is apperas to be a cylinder of magical substance installed in the buttstock to lessen recoil. I'm not exactly sure how it works. But it undoubtedly adds weight to the rifle.
 
I had one in a 375. Didn't make that much diff so I sold it off.

Shoot lighter bullets with reduced loads and work up. A good pad helps.



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SuperCub said:
I had one in a 375. Didn't make that much diff so I sold it off.

Shoot lighter bullets with reduced loads and work up. A good pad helps.



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Or harden the fcuk up!

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Honestly though, you will get accustomed to shooting the larger calibres after a while....your shoulder will "harden up"
 
Sold my .375 H&H and went .416 Rigby. A 375 H&H rifle is light by comparison. You'll harden up fast.

Regards

Pete
 
A 10 pound 375 H&H loaded with 300 grainers will actually kick less than an 8.25 pound 338 Winchester. Most shooters will find an 8 pound 300 winchester (shooting a 200 grainers at max velocity) less fun to shoot than a 10 pound 375. Though the recoil levels are similar the 300win comes back noticeably faster.

Hand a 375 to a shooter wanting to try his first big bore and he will hand it back to you (albeit wild eyed) uttering expletives describing how the gun moved him, but not that it hurt him. This is what sets the 375 H&H apart from the fast 338's and 375's....A new big bore shooter can actually shoot it.

Build your 375 H&H around 9 Lbs complete, shoot 5-10 rounds every time you go to the range, and next hunting season (assuming you can shoot) I grantee dead animals and sh!t eating grins. :) :)



Good luck!
 
The recoil on a reasonable weight .375 H&H rifle will br manageable for most shooter. It's not fun off the bench but in offhand or kneeling it's a pussycat.

If you get one get a controlled round feed or else we'll make fun of your bad judgement! Flame suit on!
 
I'm kicking over 3 models, with 2 "probably nots":

Sako model 85 stainless walnut
Mauser M03
Sauer 202?, 90?, 92?

Nice, but not likely: CZ 550, and Ruger 77 (I have a 270 in this model). I'm not keen on the stocks.
 
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