RSM to 375 weatherby?

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I've got an early RSM in 375 H+H, the really heavy one with the barrel band sling stud through the stock. Got an itch to have it re chambered to 375 weatherby. I hunt elk in Sk where the fields are big and flat and the bush is thick as hell, I like them to die in the field.
These rifles have a bit of a following and it seems blasphemy to molest one. This one is a hunting rifle with some bumps and bruises and will stay a hunting rifle. Am I a fool to re chamber and cerekote an RSM or should I sell it and find a model 70?
 
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Yes, you would be a fool to rechamber it... just leave it as is, and shoot the H&H with lighter bullets... pretty sure your elk will die in the field.
 
If you like the gun and plan on keeping it, go ahead. Or pick up a light slick crf model 70 and punch it out. Had a Jrs and ackley, they go faster but kick ALOT more. Had s 378 as well. Plain old H&H for the last ten years.
 
Mostly just prognostication on a bitterly cold day, probly wont go anywhere. It's just that the gun is overbuilt for the H&H and I often shoot elk at 300+. Does the quarter rib complicate matters for a rechamber? I would for sure be a fool if it messed up a good rifle.
 
Before I would rechamber a rifle like that, I would be more inclined to get a scope/bullet combo that makes hits on elk at 400+ yards simple.
 
The early ones are not as desirable as the later ones, and as you say, they are a massive rifle for just a little .375 H&H. I say go ahead and do it.
 
Any RSM is collectible and I would not do it but it's your rifle and your money.

Got one in 375 H&H and the other in 458 Lott looking for one in 416 Rigby to complete my collection.
 
guntech said:
Just sell it and buy a .340 Weatherby for flat shooting long range killing power...
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I have owned and used both the 340m and the 375 Wby. Both are great hunting rounds, but the 340 is indeed a very flat shooting outfit.

Formed both using 375 H&H brass, so never had a problem with ammunition.

Ted
 
Spcamno said:
Any RSM is collectible and I would not do it but it's your rifle and your money.

Got one in 375 H&H and the other in 458 Lott looking for one in 416 Rigby to complete my collection.
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They also made a .458 Win, if you want the full set of factory offerings.
 
starvin said:
I've got an early RSM in 375 H+H, the really heavy one with the barrel band sling stud through the stock.
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All 375 RSM's are too heavy - the captured band version is crazy heavy like you point out.
You mention it having bumps and bruises, that would probably be the deciding factor in my eyes. If it's beat up to the point of low resale value I would rechamber it if it will float your boat. If it's in nice enough shape to get decent $ for it, I agree with the majority of the guys and would sell it rather than alter it.
 
Its not some kind historic rifle; its a overly heavy Ruger with a real nice handle. Before they became a cult classic of a sort they were a discontinued rifle on the bargain rack for $999. I know, because I put them back on the rack after just about falling through the floor. Its your gun, do whatever you want with it, whether thats rechambering, shooting as is, looking at it or selling it.

Myself; I'd sell it and buy a Winchester, or really, just about anything else.
 
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