OK, I'm convinced I NEED a.375H&H but, which one???

If I ever where to purchase another 375H&H I would go for a Sako Kodiak first if I couldn't find one I would then look at a s/s T/C Encore/Prohunter but I am into single shots.

If I wanted identical performance but didn't care if it was an H&H I would then go for a Ruger Alaskan in 375 Ruger.
 
JJ-65 said:
For those with "post counts" that exceed their knowledge on the subject is a bit of Jim Carmicheals "Book of the Rifle"

Let's look extractors another way. When a traditional Mauser - type extractor lets go and fails to pull a stuck case out ofthe chamber', it's usually because it springs outward and slips over the case rim. Of course this seldom happens, but I've experienced it several times with every existing action type having an external leaf-type extractor. Fortunately, this never happened at a critical time. It always occured when i had faulty ammo or when I was fooling around with some overly hot handloads at the bench. By comparison, the Remington 700 extractor and similar systems can't easily override the cartridge rim. Being supported by the steel wall of the countersink, it can't spring away from the case. The Remington extractor dosen't need to be any stronger because it is supported by the tremenduos strength of the bolt itself. Because the extractor can't back over the case rim' it has no choice but to hang on.

Tiring of all the AMATEUR complaints they were getting about their miniature extractor, some engineers at Remington Arms concocted an empirical tug -of-war test between a standard Model 98 extractor and their Model700. a steel rod was lathe-turned to cartridge diameter, with rims turned on each end. Theese rims were fitted into each bolt under the extractor in the way a cartridge rim fits. The bolts were fixtured into a giant laboratory instrument used to measurure tensile strength. In a simple tug of war, the machine ran the pressure on each extractor up to hundreds and then thousands of pounds. Even the steel rod connecting the two extractor systems began to stretch, but then the Mauser extractor let go. the Remington extractor was victorious.

I didn't witness the test, but i did see movies of the event, and it certainly was most impressive....

WELL THERE YOU HAVE!!!!! That ought to save at least one Mauser from an Ardent gunnut:p
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Sounds more like a case of an engineer defending a product than a study on suitability of use.
The typical CRF/pushfeed debate centers on not double-feeding, not on the pure mechanical strength of either system.

Get your engineer buddy to test how many grains of sand it takes behind the extractor on a Remington 700 to stop it from chambering a cartridge. (one)
 
My favorate rifle is a shortened to 21" Rem 700 LSS in 375RUM yeah some of use actually prefer them...

Have it set up for big bear defense when I pop the scope off and mount an XS Sights Tall Weaver Backup ghost ring sight load it with 350gr Barnes TSX @ 2450fps and I am good for out beyond 500 yards when I pop the scope back on and load it with 260gr Accubonds @ 3020fps.

Only hunting/big game rifle I have ever used that has jammed on me was a CRF...

I'll take a Remington 700 anyday over a CRF but then again I don't stand on my head when I am hunting...

:p
 
remington jim said:
How come nobody likes the rem m700 xcr 375 h&h ??? - i am considering buying one -thks for the opinions ;)
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Some think of it as an expensive SPS, but it would make a decent Alaska rifle. I've got a Remington custom shop .375 (Walnut & blue) that has hunted on 3 continents. It's killed a couple of red stags and 10 buffalo amoung other things. Always seems to work.
 
I'm thinking a Rem 700 XCR in 375 H&H shortened to 21" would be an awesome do everything rifle/cartridge combo and would fit perfectly between my 21" barreled T/C Contender carbine in 375JDJ = 260gr @ 2300fps and my 21" barreled 375RUM.

I have another 20" barreled Rem 700 LSS in 30-06 that I find I hardly ever use I've been thinking for a while now that I need to trade/sale it for an Rem 700 XCR in 375H&H if I did yes I would get Guntech to shorten the barrel to 20" - 21" or just get Guntech to rebarrel it and ream the chamber to 375H&H or 375 Chatfield/Taylor...

I also have a Rem 700 LSS in 300RUM I'm leaving the 26" barrel on this one alone it is freaky accurate with my 200gr A-Frames/Accubonds to 3200fps all I did was glass bed it and adjust the trigger.

So don't go freating about the Rem 700 XCR's They are great rifles just buy it you will be very happy with it.
 
Hello all. Haven't posted on CGN in a while and didn't want to start a new thread - figured this was the best one to use.
I'm anxiously awaiting the delivery of a new Win. Mod. 70 in .375 H&H and would appreciate some advice from those in the know re. modifications/set-up.

Some areas I would like help with:

- Barrel length (was thinking 22" or 22.5" - opinions?)
- Sights (XS Gost Ring?)
- Optics - would like quick detachable, thinking 1.5-?X. Don't want to spend more than the rifle but not cheaping out either. (advice on base, rings, scope?)
- Sling - any makers of really nice leather?
- Recoil pad - keep the original or go with another? P.S. I don't paint my nails. ;-)
- Any other advice you can think of, or I may have missed.

Feel free to PM if you don't want to post here.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Cheers,
Rob
 
It's not a model 70 but anyways...

I went short, 25" to 20". It handles great and I only lost around 60-70 fps.

It's the carbine at the top and you can see that it is almost as compact as my LE No. 5.

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I had to install a lower front bead as the barrel taper causes the re-installed front to be higher than original.

I had my front sight ramp re-installed so that it is a 1/2" back from the muzzle to make it easier to tape the barrel.

I got rid of the original front swivel base in the forend and went with a barrel mounted front sling.

I'm a practical guy so I went with a Browning Xcellerator sling, same as most of my other hunting rifles.

I scoped it with an old Leupold VariX 1.5x5x20 in Warne Maxima medium QD rings. Works great, holds it zero, comes off in seconds if required.
 
I like the shock absorbing Butler Creek Neoprene slings as far as I am concerned they are the most comfortable sling available I do like military style quick adjustable slings as well especially if I am jumping in and out of the a lot.

http://w ww.butlercreek.com/products/comfort_stretch_slings.html

http://w ww.butlercreek.com/products/highlander_sling.html

Only recoil pads I use on heavy recoiling rifles are Kick-Eez magnum model pads they reduce felt recoil better than any other recoil pad on the market.

I mount most of my scopes onto Leupold QRW or Warne 2 piece scope bases and use the QRW scope rings when I pop the scope off I mount an XS Sights tall or low (depending on the rifle) Weaver backup ghost ring sight.

Here is a pic of a QRW base with a tall Weaver backup ghost ring sight that I have mounted onto my 21" barreled Rem 700 LSS in 375RUM.

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With my Leupold VX3 4-14X40mm B&C reticle scope mounted with QRW rings the rear ghost ring site and a super small screw driver are in the butt stock pouch. When the scope is mounted I am zeroed @ 200 yards with 260gr Accubonds with the main reticle and 500 yards with the second B&C reticle line down with 260gr Accubonds and with the ghost ring sight mounted I am zeroed @ 75yards with 350gr TTSX.

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I have done this to my Marlin 1895GS and several other rifles that I use for defense/hunting...

CC
 
Thanks for the info Cook. Very nice set up.
Will look into the Kick-Eez pad.
Think I'd like to go with a permanently mounted gost ring though.
Anyone have advice/pictures of such a set up?
 
slings

While were on the topic,has anybody checked out the kodiak by limbsaver.Im thinking of putting one on my 375 thanks.
 
The Warne bases I have are a bit shorter than the QRW's, I can interchange my Warne or QRW scope rings between the bases right now I have Warne 2 piece nickle bases on my Marlin and the scope when on is mounted with QRW rings...
 
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