I am looking for an inexpensive 375 H&H with crf for my girlfriend. We are going to have a muzzle break installed, so I don't want to spend a lot of money on a nice rifle, only to ruin (in my eyes) the look with a muzzle break. I was thinking maybe a CZ. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Be patient and wait for Remington to finally get their 798 to the distribution system.

The CZ is a very large feeling stock in my opinion. Hard to beat the MKX Whitworths A 375 on basically a normal hunting stock. Watch and you can get one for the price of a CZ. Or as suggested the 798 or Daly.

One of the M70 stainless.

This one is now sold but would have been perfect. Brake included.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976703337.htm

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Originally posted by ramrod340:

One of the M70 stainless.

This one is now sold but would have been perfect. Brake included.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976703337.htm

That's sharp!!!

If you must pursue blast enhancement to reduce recoil Magnaporting is much prettier than any brake, and less expensive to boot. Perhaps the elegant trapezoids aren't quite as effective as a brake but some less than maximum loads, a mercury recoil reducer, and a Sims pad can pick up the slack.

I might be intrested.. post pics of the girlfriend and i'll post of the 375.. f we like, we'll trade!!

jeffe

Jeffe,

No way in Hell!! I can't believe you would even post such a suggestion!!

However, if you've got an extra 470AR sitting around....

Thanks for the recommendations guys. Does anyone know when Remington is going to start distributing the 798?

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Does anyone know when Remington is going to start distributing the 798?

I'm sure the 798s will be flying off the shelves just as soon as the Spartan line is up to speed.

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Does anyone know when Remington is going to start distributing the 798?

Daly had that thing listed in .375 and I don't think they ever got a single completed gun to market. I had and just sold one of the actions for the .375 however.....so we know that much exists.

We'll know when they get here and hopefully someone will post critique for us.

I found a Charles Daly Mauser NIB for $669. Is that a good price for this rifle?

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I found a Charles Daly Mauser NIB for $669. Is that a good price for this rifle?

If that's a 375 H&H one might make a few bucks on it.....

vapodog,

Thanks for the help. I just bought it!

Here it is

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=7330596

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Originally posted by Lhook7:
I am looking for an inexpensive 375 H&H with crf for my girlfriend. We are going to have a muzzle break installed, so I don't want to spend a lot of money on a nice rifle, only to ruin (in my eyes) the look with a muzzle break. I was thinking maybe a CZ. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Lhook7,Have you concidered a .376 Steyr? Being thats its a bit shorter lenght cartridge it could be a better choice for a lady.

A .375H&H does not need a muzzle brake. Please do not add one to such a rifle.

Focus on stock fitting, over all weight of the rifle (on the heavy side) and a light trigger job to make it work for your girlfriend.

Don't shoot hot loads and enjoy.

LHook7

Call Wayne at Island Firearms in Pittsburgh 412-264-4867. He has a pre 64 model 70 with a rebarrel in 375 with a very short stock (about 12.5 inches). It is a duplicate of a factory barrel on a pre 64 mag action in a factory stock with a Leupold 2X7 scope. I believe it can be had for about $1200.

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Thanks for the help. I just bought it

It is a decent rifle. Key issue to most is the lack of sights. It is the same action as the later MKX the barrel is also 26 where the old ones were 24.

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Thanks for the help. I just bought it! cheers

Here it is

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=7330596

That looks to be a good start. Take a rasp to it after she has a chance to throw it up a little and maybe knock down some of the monte-carlo hump to better fit her. Look at the recoil pad and LOP. If she already shoots let her tell you what the feel is like. If not, start with lighter loads and build up until she is comfortable with factories and then start working for velocity and accuracy. You are a good person helping her get her own rifle.
Frank

Good move I'm sure she'll love it!!!

That's interesting. I thought the Daly had a 26" barrel. My wife is only 5'4" won't quote the weight(I want to live in case she sees this) She has been shooting my 375 of the bench. It is a Whitworth. I bought of bunch of the closeout 270gr CTs. Anyway using around 62 grs of 4064 and 2460. Gives about 2600fps. She uses a Past on the bench with no complaints.

Thanks to everyone for the tips. I was going to tell her about it last night, but have decided to wait and surprise her with it in a few weeks when it's ready to shoot.

I've got a VAIS on my CZ .416 Rigby. Looks awful, but it sure makes shooting it a pleasant experience! Easier on my shoulder than my .375 H&H No. 1!!

What is a VAIS?

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What is a VAIS?

Vais is a muzzle brake company.

Thanks Charles.