I am seriously contemplating having a 375 built within the next year. I have seen references to Mark X Whitworth actions in various threads. I understand this to be the magnum length action? How can I go about getting my hands on one of these (Unbarreled) and what would a ballpark cost be? I would probably have Pac-Nor do the barreling. Anyone have any experience with this action or have any general comments? or would I be better off buying a Model 70 action or something similar? Thanks in advance, Wyo

Wyo I have a cz 550 .375 H&H which I am very happy with, holds six rounds shoots under an inch with Hornady 300 gr RN's has flip up expres sights and uses a magnum masuer square bridged action. They are gerat value.

Wyocowboyshooter

I would get either a CZ or Model 70.

The CZ has a longer magazine and (at least in Australia) is quite a bit cheaper than a blue/walnut Model 70.

The Model 70 offers a lot more freedom with scope mounts in terms of choice and is probably seen as a "classier" gun to own but probably the CZ is the better way to go.

CZ is also nice if want to have a big banger sister rifle to a 375 as it comes in 416 Rigby.

Mike

wyo,

The Whitworth isn't a true magnum action -- it's a Yugoslavian Mark X Mauser '06-length action opened up in the front and with the magazine box extended. The "Whitworth" is a version gussied up with a better stock and express sights.

I wouldn't look for one unbarreled -- I would look for one used, in good condition, and just shoot it. Mine shoots very well--it seems sensitive to runout but any load I've ever tried with bullets seated straight in concentric brass will go into 1.5" and many much less.

Used, they are still cheaper than a new Model 70, maybe more than a new CZ but with a better-looking stock.

Mine ended up being a little more expensive because it needed some filing and polishing to feed correctly. I sent it to Gentry Custom for the work and also had them install a 3-position safety. The work was excellent and the turnaround time exceptional.

John

If you want to build a gun have a very hard look at the Montana Rifle Company from Kalispel, Montana...I just got mine a couple days ago and I'm very happy with it. It'll handle the .375 H&H, .416 Rem Mag, the .458 Lott and several more such as the .300 Weatherby, and the .340 Weatherby and I also believe the .404 Jefferys

Unless you have money to burn why not just BUY a CZ or a new M70?? I have the CRF M70 and couldn't be happier. Classic looks, very accurate and well made.

Just got a CZ in 9.3x62 so can comment a bit on the CZ's as well. Mine appears to be a good shooter and other than a few rough edges its still a hell of a value for the money.

You'll like the three seven five.....HELL of an elk cartridge! Really tips them over.

FN in MT

John is correct the cz or m70 is the go, I have yet to own a an m70 but will one day. I have 5 cz's all shoot great and are a closer copy of a true mauser 98 than the m70.

I say save the montana for odd ball stuff or if you need lefty actions.

I have a 375 ICL, kinda like a 375 wby, but it shoots H&H rounds, other than its weight its a GREAT gun, and the weight realy helps keep recoil down.

The big plus on a CZ is it holds a armory full of ammo, you can load the 375 on Saturday and shoot a round a day until the following Sunday...That is a big plus in a DGR......

The Whitworth, MK-10, FNs and Brownings are all good Mausers in 375 and will hold up to anything the 375 has to offer....They are for the most part std 98s that have been openned up all the way in front, not a good practice in theroy but I have never heard of a Whitworth developing headspace or blowing up with a 375 H&H chambering and neither has anyone else, short of an overload...they won't however stand up under the 7STW and such...