Looking to buy a 375 but can't decide which one to go with. While I'm sure this is probably a common question, I am hoping to hear from someone who has actually used or at least held the CZ euro safari. I prefer the look of the safari to the American model but wonder about the odd shaped butt. I have heard it reduces felt recoil but how if so? I also welcome input on the other brands from those of you who have experience with them. I'm hoping to go on a Nilgi hunt in south Texas soon....and hopefully Africa someday and want to be prepared in advance. Thanks, Dave

I asked pretty much the same question a while back. Here were the comments as to the various 375s out there. Can't help you on the Euro stock. Other than the drop in the stock will put the recoil lower on your shoulder and you will usually get more pad contact.

https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tp.../479103472#479103472

I saw a beautiful chappuis 375 sidelocked & engraved double at a gunshow this weekend. you could buy it for only 19,500, then if you didn't like it you could sell it to me for 10 cents on the dollar

I like traditional 98 Mausers and my favorite out-of-the-box 375 is the Interarms Whitworth, although they are no longer made and you will have to find one used. I also like Winchester 70s (pre64 & Classics) and Brno ZKK602s.

I went with the model 70 . It just seem to fit me better then the CZ with the American stock. The CZ felt a bit bulky.

I have the cz .375 with Euro stock and I really like it, it holds six in the mag it will shoot 3 Hornady 300 gr RN's under "1 and feeds and ejects flawlessly, metal to wood finish was good. It fits me fine infact for me it comes up like a shotgun, the long barrel seems to hang well for off hand shots. I do note beleive that winchester tell the truth about the weight of there stainless .375 and there is probably only 1/2 pound in weight difference. Buy which ever feels good on your shoulder, but the cz won't lete you down. I also like the square bridge magnum mauser there built on as well as the integral mounting system, tougher than bases and rings. The rifle also comes with an integral island base and 1 standing and 3 flip up sites. I like the model 70 but have never owned one.

Thanks PC...my problem is that I can't find the CZ safari to actually hold. Everyone carries the american version. Any thoughts on recoil with your stock compared to traditional ones?

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Originally posted by mitchell6873:
Looking to buy a 375 but can't decide which one to go with. While I'm sure this is probably a common question, I am hoping to hear from someone who has actually used or at least held the CZ euro safari. I prefer the look of the safari to the American model but wonder about the odd shaped butt. I have heard it reduces felt recoil but how if so? I also welcome input on the other brands from those of you who have experience with them. I'm hoping to go on a Nilgi hunt in south Texas soon....and hopefully Africa someday and want to be prepared in advance. Thanks, Dave

Yeah I tried the CZ 550 Safari Magnum in .375 H&H. The stock doesn't lend itself to scope mounting(it kept wanting to slip down under my armpit, letting the scope come very near my forehead) and that "Hogback" stock has a reputation for splitting right behind the action at the grip. The one I shot did on the sixth shot. It’s the pits having to dig an inch and half long sliver out of one’s right thumb. The American version stock is a bit thicker at the grip area behind the action. Lawdog

Go over to the NitroExpress.com forums. Someone in the Washington DC area has a Whitworth .375 in unfired condition you could have for possibly $700. I believe his handle is CPHER. Most of us who have managed by either design or pure, dumb, good luck to get hold of Whitworths treasure them. Why he's dumping his, I don't know.

I used the M70 with great success. No problems and reliable.

I have shot both & don't care much for the Euro stock for scope use, recoil seems a bit more w/ the CZ but then the M70 is heavier. I'm trying to decide myself; the CZ holds more rounds but even the American stock needs rebedding & a recoil lug, 3-pos safety would be nice too. The M70 is good to go w/ a check for reliability but costs about $200 more & holds 1-2 rounds less down.