Trijicon Accupoint 1-4x for a .375Holland - or is there another I should consider?

[Loosehead]

G’day. Looking for a scope for my .375H&H (Winchester M70 Safari classic). This will be used on my big game hunt in RSA in September ’23 and I’ll use it for moose and elk here. Most shots will be under 80m according to my PH, so a 1-4x will do fine as I won’t be taking shots over 150m.
One of my limiting factors is the reticle - I want a simple German #4 or triangle post (green preferably) so some 1-6x would be out as they have reticles for .308 or 5.56 and those are a bit cluttered for my liking.
Worst case, I’ll just use the iron sights as I’m hitting 8.5 x 11 consistently from 50m now off the bench (resting my elbows only) and that is getting close to “good enough” for the dagga boys (I’m bringing my .270 as well for plains game).
For the money, I’m looking at Trijicon’s Accupoint scopes (1-4x or 1-6x).
I’ve looked at some of the other recommended “toughies” and they’re all over $2000 (S&B, Zeiss, Kahles, Swarovski). If I see a good sale I would jump on one else I don't think I need to spend that much.
In the middle band, I’m considering one of Leupold’s VX6 firedot scopes (1.5-6x I think it is). Good warranty and they seem well-regarded in the community (well, better than Vortex - and I have Vortex scopes on my rimfire rifles).
I have the Etch Vudu 1-6x on my list as well.
Any others you’d recommend I add to my shortlist?

 

[A-zone]

G’day. Looking for a scope for my .375H&H (Winchester M70 Safari classic). This will be used on my big game hunt in RSA in September ’23 and I’ll use it for moose and elk here. Most shots will be under 80m according to my PH, so a 1-4x will do fine as I won’t be taking shots over 150m.
One of my limiting factors is the reticle - I want a simple German #4 or triangle post (green preferably) so some 1-6x would be out as they have reticles for .308 or 5.56 and those are a bit cluttered for my liking.
Worst case, I’ll just use the iron sights as I’m hitting 8.5 x 11 consistently from 50m now off the bench (resting my elbows only) and that is getting close to “good enough” for the dagga boys (I’m bringing my .270 as well for plains game).
For the money, I’m looking at Trijicon’s Accupoint scopes (1-4x or 1-6x).
I’ve looked at some of the other recommended “toughies” and they’re all over $2000 (S&B, Zeiss, Kahles, Swarovski). If I see a good sale I would jump on one else I don't think I need to spend that much.
In the middle band, I’m considering one of Leupold’s VX6 firedot scopes (1.5-6x I think it is). Good warranty and they seem well-regarded in the community (well, better than Vortex - and I have Vortex scopes on my rimfire rifles).
I have the Etch Vudu 1-6x on my list as well.
Any others you’d recommend I add to my shortlist?

Your choice of scope is excellent.
I had a 1-4 with the green triangle mounted on my 404 Jeffrey back in 2013. It was very fast and worked well past 200 yards on one unlucky baboon. It was also perfect for a charging elephant (spitting distance).
The reticle is perfect for a hunting rifle in poor light conditions. The illuminated triangle is very quick to pick up.

 

[Why not?]

Don't forget to take a look at one of the the old Leupold 3X scopes. Have several of them, tough as nails, VERY reliable adjustments, they are the real deal!

Had one on a too-light 358 Norma Magnum for several hundred rounds. It never whimpered.

Ted

 

[Loosehead]

Thanks guys.

@A-zone, those be some fine looking tusks!

@Why Not?, I am keeping an eye out for one of the older, fixed power scopes. They don't come up often and the prices are still firm, so I'm inclined to go with a new one for my primary scope. If I see a 6x or 8x it'd compliment the 1-4x nicely for longer shots when I am ready to take them.

Thanks again!

 

[medvedqc]

Don't forget to take a look at one of the the old Leupold 3X scopes. Have several of them, tough as nails, VERY reliable adjustments, they are the real deal!

Had one on a too-light 358 Norma Magnum for several hundred rounds. It never whimpered.

Ted

that is one of the best recommendation.

a shame my 375 ruger destroyed the one you gave me while on a bison hunt. luckily leupold usa build for me the newer version with the same lenght of body and now a 3.4x power.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

A variable 3-10X should not be overlooked. I have a Swaro Habicht, 3-10X42 with a German #4 reticle on my 375H&H. The 3X is by no means too much magnification for close range or even point-blank and the 10X is nice for reaching out accurately. My 375 performs well at 300 metres and I am quite sure it can stretch a bit further with some additional range time.

 

[starvin]

I had the 3-9x40 accupoint on a 375. Green triangle reticle is very fast and intuitive.

 

[Loosehead]

Thanks again for the additional replies and comments. I've been focused on 1x. at the low end but will consider 3x - I'll ask my boet (PH...) what's his recommendation.
I've been creeping the EE as well. I'm still practicing with the iron sights on my M70, with the hunt scheduled for September I reckon I don't have to get the scope on it until spring when I can shoot outside again (comfortably...). FWIW, PH said 80-90% of his clients' shots are inside 100m, over half are around 40m. I'll also have my .270 for the smaller, tasty stuff
Now, back to writing MPs about C21!

 

[BlackRam]

I have the Trijicon 1-4 with green tringle post on my 416 Taylor for 10 years now, and it works very well, and I can still produce 1/2" groups with it at 100 yards.
Leupolds 1.5-5x20 have always been reliable scopes for DG rifles. I have a couple that have been providing great service for over 20 years now.
Keep watching EE for some of the older Kahles or S&B 1-6x42 scopes w/ #4 reticles. They come up from time to time.
I have bought one of each over the past few years for reasonable prices and have them on my 9.3x62 and 376 Steyr and they are great!

 

[BigUglyMan]

Frankly, for a 375 that's not as much power as I would prefer. The 375 is a great heavy game hunting rifle. It is a piss-poor choice as a getting-yourself-out-of-crap rifle. It has the reach and power to take game, especially lighter game, out to 300 yards with ease. With that in mind, handcuffing the rifle with a low powered variable is a little short sighted, if you'll pardon the pun. A better choice (at a reasonable price) is a scope like the 2.5-8x Leupold which gives you all the magnification that you could want for long shots while maintaining the wide field of view and pointability of the older fixed 2.5x and 3x Leupolds.

I love a low powered variable on something heavier, like a 416 or 458 (even though the 416 has all the same capabilities of the 375 at distance) or on any rifle where you don't anticipate shooting more than a hundred yards. I have at least three 1.5-5x Leupolds which I hold as the Gold Standard for low-powered hunting scopes. There are other scopes that run the 1-6x range or 2-12x, but they tend to be European in origin and use 30mm main tubes which, in my opinion, are too large and obstructive for accessing the ejection port, either to load or clear a malfunction. Either is less than ideal.

 

[regulate34]

I have a 2.5-8 leupold on my 375 ruger.
Been great for shooting out to 400yards.
As much as I like it. Most of my hunting shots are inside 200yrds.
So a 1-4 would probably work fine.

 

[Bittereinder]

I have the same rifle, new Model 70 Safari in .375 H&H. One thing to keep in mind is the mounting space if you consider the VX3 2.5-8. I just checked on my rifle and with Warne QD rings on their extension bases (front base goes a bit over the open part of the receiver) the distance from the front of the front ring to the back of the back ring is 4.9". Per Leupold.com, the current model VX3 2.5-8 has 5.23" of "total mounting space", so it would fit but you wouldn't have much room for adjustment. That's probably ok given the generous eye relief and eye box on the Leupolds. Of course, you'll be fine with the straight tube options you've been considering because those generally have lots of mounting space.