Wow I never noticed there could be that big a difference between surface areas of butt pads. Now I know why some rifles kicked my butt while others didnt! Next week my shoulder will be ready for testing 375 H&H 300 gr Matrix bullets with IMR 4831
Recommendations for a 375 H&H?
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I once had a Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine briefly. Never did shoot it but I suspect it wasn't pleasant, even for a .303:
Johnn Peterson
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As/post #20, the one on top, that was what I went for. A model 70 Super Express to sort of match one I have in 458WM. A weight of 10lb 5oz helps tame the recoil. Then, to keep it company, the one below is a custom in 375CT I picked up
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BigUglyMan
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Re: the last few comments....
I would much rather shoot my .375 Ruger form prone than any Moisin Nagant, and a few 30-30's .....
Didn't your sig line briefly mention Moisins, prone shooting and being whipped by a dominatrix?
This is my Sako, outfit with a McMillan safari pattern stock, Optilocks, and a Trijicon Accupoint. 8lbs, 12oz scoped.
Can you share some further details about this rifle? I am considering a McMillan for an 85 of mine. I have read some interesting comments on the recoil lug design in the 85s potentially affecting accuracy, particularly in the Finnlights. One comment that stood out was a fellow who said in all his research on the recoil lug issue, the one consistent fix was a McMillan stock which uses a better recoil lug setup. Did you notice any difference in accuracy after the stock change? Thanks in advance.
Also, I have been closely looking at a Trijicon Accupoint for a .375 rifle, specifically the 1-4x24 with the fibre optic reticle. Would you mind commenting on the specific optic and reticle you chose? Just curious, as these caught my eye.
It's been several years since I've shot woodchoppers Devil Nagants, so I don't really remember, but it's entirely possible.
The McMillan uses the same bedding set up and recoil lug (large sized) as the wood stocked Sakos do. Before I bought the rifle I had read similar stuff, but I have come to the conclusion that it is a total non-issue. When you take it apart and look at it, it is beefy and going no where, particularly if bedded. I cannot comment on the finnlights though as I have not dissembled one.
I strongly considered a 1-4x Trijicon, and if I was looking for strictly an up close African rifle, I would have gone that way. I wanted an "any game, any weather, any time" rifle though, and decided that the 3-9 was a more versatile choice for what I was doing, plus it was lighter. Mine has a green triangle on a vertical post.
I have three Accupoint 3-9x40 scopes, one with a mildot, and two with the post reticle - one red and one green. On a deer rifle I would go mildot again, but for bigger stuff I like the post reticle. I prdfer green and red, less fond of the amber.
I have a pair of 85s, one being a Finnlight, the other a Bavarian in 375. The recoil lug system is different from other rifle designs, but it seems solid, and both of my rifles are amazingly accurate. The Finnlight shoots tight groups, often printing the first two on damn near the same hole. The Bavarian 375 puts three 260gr Accubonds into a .5 at 100m. The heavier 300gr loads open up a bit but are still under an inch at 100m.
As for optics, I went with a Swaro 3-10x40 and the #4 German reticle for the 375. I am not out for point-blank, dangerous game, but have no problem getting a fast sight picture on 3x at close range. I like the added magnification for stretching the reach of this rifle. With the 260 Accubonds, I have no concerns reaching out to the 300+ ranges.
As for optics, I went with a Swaro 3-10x40 and the #4 German reticle for the 375. I am not out for point-blank, dangerous game, but have no problem getting a fast sight picture on 3x at close range. I like the added magnification for stretching the reach of this rifle. With the 260 Accubonds, I have no concerns reaching out to the 300+ ranges.
Did the OP decide on a medium bore rifle?
I have to go to northern Finland next month for a job in the arctic. The bears will be starting to den by then but when I'm there next year in the spring I'll either bring the BRNO or my Guide Gun. Probably the BRNO because it's so much easier to make reliable in the cold (did I mention that it is a fairly true Mauser action CRF?) and I doubt that I'll be carrying far into the field.
I have to go to northern Finland next month for a job in the arctic. The bears will be starting to den by then but when I'm there next year in the spring I'll either bring the BRNO or my Guide Gun. Probably the BRNO because it's so much easier to make reliable in the cold (did I mention that it is a fairly true Mauser action CRF?) and I doubt that I'll be carrying far into the field.
