What would be your pick of scope for a .375 H&H, pre '64 Model 70, Krieger barrel, custom sights, Talley rings.

I have two Win 70's in 375H&H. My original rifle has a 3X9 50mm Burris and the newer rifle has a 4X16 Burris Signature. I like the higher power scopes on these. My 416's and 458's have 2X7, 1.75X6 or 1.5X5 power scopes.

Same answer as the other couple dozen threads about what scope is the best choice for a 375 H&H. Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36.

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Originally posted by Canuck:
Same answer as the other couple dozen threads about what scope is the best choice for a 375 H&H. Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36.

Yep, we don't need to beat a dead horse.

I´ve decided for me on the new Zeiss Dialyt 2 - 8 x 42, its LOTS cheaper than the Swaro Z6i 1,7 - 10 x 42, which is regarded in Europe as one of the best, if not THE best universal hunting scope at this time.

Hermann

Very good recommendations so far. I use Swarovski 1,5-6x42 since 1994 with no complaints.

I tend to go for higher powered optics. I have a 4.5-14 Zeiss Conquest on CZ 550 375 H&H. This is my plan "B" elk rig.

As others have posted, try a search on this topic and you will find lots of opinions. It really is a case of the use your rifle will be put to. Do you hunt woods, wide open spaces, DG? If you have the QC mounts you can get a scope for each purpose. Probably the most recommended on the previous threads is the 2.5-8 VXIII. Pick your poison.

As Blacktailer said, pick the scope based in the type of hunting, not the caliber of the rifle.

One word of caution: I recently purchased a Leupold VX-R 3-9x50 for my post-64 M70 .375 and the damn tube was too short for mounting. I did not want to fuss with reverse bases, etc.- as I believe the Talley bases and QD rings as they come from Talley are the way to go. I had to send that scope back and I'm looking at other options now. I would suggest verifying the scope tube you choose will span the length of the action, unless some here have a better suggestion to overcome my oversight.

Good luck!

-John

I have a Leupold 2.5X8 on one of my .375s and an illuminated Leupold 3.5X10 on the other one.

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Originally posted by John Galt:
One word of caution: I recently purchased a Leupold VX-R 3-9x50 for my post-64 M70 .375 and the damn tube was too short for mounting. I did not want to fuss with reverse bases, etc.- as I believe the Talley bases and QD rings as they come from Talley are the way to go. I had to send that scope back and I'm looking at other options now. I would suggest verifying the scope tube you choose will span the length of the action, unless some here have a better suggestion to overcome my oversight.

Good luck!

-John

Hello John.
I had the same issue with my Rem 700 375, I installed a Seekins picatinny rail in combination with Leupold QD rings to mount the new Leupold VX-6 2-12x40 CDS. This allows plenty of room to place the rings as needed. Talley makes the same type of QD ring that will work on a pic rail. Seekins pic rails are the lowest I could find, ensuring a good cheek weld.
LX

Zeiss VariPoint 2.5-10x42mm on mine. Very versatile cartridge, so pick your scope accordingly.

Leica 2.5-10x42 with the #1 reticle on my .375 H&H.

I also put the same scope on my .300 H&H - same action length in the same type of Talley QD rings. That way I have a back up scope to swap whenever I need to.

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Originally posted by LegioX:

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Originally posted by John Galt:
One word of caution: I recently purchased a Leupold VX-R 3-9x50 for my post-64 M70 .375 and the damn tube was too short for mounting. I did not want to fuss with reverse bases, etc.- as I believe the Talley bases and QD rings as they come from Talley are the way to go. I had to send that scope back and I'm looking at other options now. I would suggest verifying the scope tube you choose will span the length of the action, unless some here have a better suggestion to overcome my oversight.

Good luck!

-John

Hello John.
I had the same issue with my Rem 700 375, I installed a Seekins picatinny rail in combination with Leupold QD rings to mount the new Leupold VX-6 2-12x40 CDS. This allows plenty of room to place the rings as needed. Talley makes the same type of QD ring that will work on a pic rail. Seekins pic rails are the lowest I could find, ensuring a good cheek weld.
LX

Thanks- I'll have to check into that as an option. Not to hijack too much, but how do you like the VX6? I was just about to purchase the VX6 1-6.

-John

I like it so far but haven't used it for hunting yet. My intention with the scope is to be able to take shots as far 500 yds but still have the 2X for short range wide FOV stuff. I have a good load worked up using the Barnes 250gr TTSX and will soon call Leupold and get the CDS dial on the way. The illuminated crosshair should work well for low light too. I'm a big fan of the 30mm and larger tubes as you get more available elevation on the turret, much better than the 1" IMO. I should also mention that using the Seekins rail still allows use of iron sights.
I only have the 375 for hunting so versatality is key for me.

To the OP, hope I didn't stray too far off subject....