I never thought I would make a post like this, but I'm having a hard time finding a 375 H&H that I like. I bought a 375 ruger last month shot it 8 time and sent it to its new owner today. It was a nice rifle but it didn't fit me. The comb was to straight. I handled the CZ 550 and it felt like a club. The win 70 was OK but the lack of quality control over the last few years pts me off. (I have a mod 70 small bore that cost me $750 to fix.)
Does any one have a sugestion for a factory rifle in 375 H&H.
I have a 375R being built as we speak, so I'm not looking for a Hawkeye.
DR B

doc,

why don't you go the route of many others and have one built? you'll likely alleviate many of your concerns and get what you want.

Where are you located? Here in TX we get together for shoots with lots of rifles for everyone to try! Maybe some folks near you might help out. I would look at the Whitworth express in .375, they come up from time to time. Also, while not a factory rifle, Champlins has had a nice basic Paul Jaeger custom 375 on a FN commercial action for around $1500 that is a good deal.

Try a Blaser R 93 with the kickstop. It has an excellent trigger, can easily be taken apart to fit in a suitcase, is accurate and the recoil in 375 H&H Magnum isn't bad.

Sako, Remington, Savage, Weatherby, Remington 798, Browning and probably others all make a .375 H&H.

Personally I think your fears of the M-70 is not warranted but it's your money!

You can also look for a used Whitworth as they're also pretty good rifles.

Doc,

see the post on Marc_Stokeld's rework of a CZ.
Slim and trim, like a Yankee Clipper!!

Rich
DRSS

Doc,

I can get you a Pre-war Model 70, fully bedded, barrel Target crowned, Leupold 1-4, excellent trigger....A real shooter...1400.00 ready to go.

There's a start!

JW

I saw a very nice Sauer 202 Alaskan at the Houston Gun Show the other day. I have a 202 in .375, but it's not the Alaskan, and I really like it. You might consider one of those. The owner of the Alaskan is an AR member, and it may still be for sale.

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Sako, Remington, Savage, Weatherby, Remington 798, Browning and probably others all make a .375 H&H.

I have considered these rifles I guess I should have listed my opinion in my first post.

Sako - Pushfeed
Remington - Pushfeed
Savage - Pushfeed Junck
Weatherby - enough said
Browing - Pushfeed Junck

Remington 798 - intrested
Withworth - intrested

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Where are you located? Here in TX we get together for shoots with lots of rifles for everyone to try! Maybe some folks near you might help out. I would look at the Whitworth express in .375, they come up from time to time. Also, while not a factory rifle, Champlins has had a nice basic Paul Jaeger custom 375 on a FN commercial action for around $1500 that is a good deal.

I live in Mississippi, but I have inlaws in Dallas I would love to make one of you shoots let me know whear and when.

Who is Paul Jager, does he have a good Rep?
Thanks
DR B

Like Ggumulkin stated, take a look at the Blaser R 93, you can get it in wood or synthentic.

You can get the 375 3 ways.
With a Safari bbl [fairly heavy contour]\A standard sporter contour, or the Tracker bbl 19 3/4".

I have a Tracker bbl and a standard sporter in 375 H&H.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=15655

thanks to 470Evans

The only factory .375 I can recommend as good to go right out of the box is the Blaser R93. It holds three down and one in perfect safety up the spout. It is reliable and accurate. And it handles beautifully.

Everything else I have seen or tried needs work, IMHO.

I should add that I have not seen or tried them all, but I have seen and handled all of the factory rifles generally available and encountered.

A notable exception is the Sauer 202 - I have never handled one - but I think it looks promising, FWIW.

Kimber?

Paul Jaeger was/is a well-known gunsmith from a long line of german gunsmiths. I believe he was at his peak in the 50-70"s. I would not hesitate to buy that particular gun, F.N. Commercial Mauser action, It has a removable side mount of his own make which was a good one. Check it out on Champlins website. I must say though that Jeff Wemmer's pre-war sounds like an excellent deal ready to go!

American Hunting Rifles has a reputation for doing a good job reworking the CZ 550

http://www.hunting-rifles.com/

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Originally posted by Jeff Wemmer:
Doc,

I can get you a Pre-war Model 70, fully bedded, barrel Target crowned, Leupold 1-4, excellent trigger....A real shooter...1400.00 ready to go.

There's a start!

JW

I would like to have one of these, contact me please.

Sorry Guys I found out over the weekend that this rifle has been sold.

My apologies for not posting this information sooner,

JW

Another vote for the Whitworth. Hard to beat for the going rate.

I would suggest the older Sako Safari. The 2 I have owned needed absolutely NOTHING to hunt with as built.

Hello,
It is strange that the Ruger RSM stock would be considered "straight..." but to each his own. Believe the stock design is one of the best recoil shedding stocks on the market today and generaly of higher quality than most commercial offerings. Better recoil pad is called for, but Kick Killer lace up pad helps a great deal or if you must, add one of the "space age" material recoil pads, of which there are several good ones. For the life of me can not think of a better 375 HH offering on the market today, factory offering that is, than the Ruger RSM. Mine rivals some match guns in accuracy, low felt recoil, excellent sight set up, much revered "square bridge..." style receiver, rock solid scope mount system/rings, Mauser controlled feed, extractor/ejector system, integral barrel rib w/ sights, etc., etc., etc.
I have handled/shot some of the CZ offerings and can find no features/benefits for the rifle even though the price is less than half of the Ruger RSM that would convince me to give them money for one, little or a lot. All in all I firmly believe the Ruger RSM represents fine American factory gunsmithing/building in all respects. Most of the other offerings from Europe are way overpriced for the performance received in my opinion. However, we all know about opinions and other items, we all have one you know!! Good luck in your quest for the perfect 375HH. I have found mine.

Dsiteman, the RSM is a crowbar. That's what one gets when they chamber .375H&H round using action designed for .416 or .450 Rigby.
PS. It is a very nice looking crowbar.

Hello Paolo9,5x73,

No, no, no, Paolo, a more proper name/term is "over engineered!!" Sounds much better don't you think?? I do agree that the RSM in 375HH is a bit on the robust side, but better that than some of the low priced CZ's I have seen and heard about. Across the counter selections are far and few between and even the late produced Winchesters were sadly lacking in quality, so for us "commoners" your only real logical choice is the RSM. I have read that the "robustness" is highly sought after by PH's in Africa and other parts of the world due to it's durability and fine accuracy and depdability. Just have to eat a "power breakfast" before starting out in the morning to carry the rifle is all.

Dr B,

I have owned several .375s, and shot a fair number of animals with them. I understand what you mean about the BRNO/CZ .375 H&H: they are built to magnum action specs. My BRNO would hold 6 .375 H&H cartridges, while my Kimber (a M89 BGR basic clone of the M70) would only hold 3. The difference in handling between the two rifles was striking.

I would look for a used M70, there are a lot of them out there. You can probably find one that will save you the time and cost of buying a new rifle and getting it up to speed.

I want to try the Rem M798, but I have not seen one yet.

jim

DrB, did you handle the new Ruger 'Hawkeye' African? In this case it's the rifle that makes the cartridge. One needs to look at the rifle instead of cartridge ballistics on this one.
I have seen the add for CZ 'Safari Calssics' listing .300H&H. With that fancy wood I fear a 10 pounder. My friend had ZKK 602 in .300WinMag, now there was a crowbar to behold!