I've wanted one since I first became interested in guns. I have a .338 Win Mag. Ruger M77MKII which is a fine gun....I love shooting it, the recoil doesn't bother me at all. I've only punched paper with it though, never hunted with it yet.

I've heard (and read) on several occasions that large caliber cartridges, loaded with the right bullets, will damage less meat than smaller, high-velocity rifles with the very frangible bullets. Can anyone share some personal experience on that?

At any rate, it seems like a deal on that rifle, and in a caliber I really think I would enjoy. I know everyone here in East Texas will think I'm crazy....if what I've read and heard is true, I'd love to prove 'em wrong next season and harvest a nice animal with minimal damage to edible meat.

As always, my same ol' question....how can you over-kill an animal?

Rod

Try woodleigh projectiles they hang together well and have deep penetration and I do not think they will damage to much meat.
Regards PC.

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My only comment on that Remington is that it's not controlled round feeding. Since the .375 H&H is a DGR I would consider one with that feature. Also that's a lot of money for a used gun. About 50% is all a used gun is worth. In particular after the season.

Go to Walmart and get a price on a new M-70 with CRS. The standard rifles there are about $350 and up NEW!

I don't call myself a big Remington fan and only own one...a bolt .22 rimfire rifle. I thought this might be a good deal since it was one of the classics; but after some research, I see they don't normally go for that much.....I guess the magnum action should fetch a little more, but I remember when they came out that they weren't any more than any other gun per se.

Thanks for the help, I'm really leanin' towards a Winchester SS/Synth. Looks like it might kinda stand up to a little more abuse.

jeff

Other than that its blue, walnut and doesn't have a truck axle for a barrel. Its also accurate. I like mine.

If you don't plan on hunting dangerous game in east Texas, go for it.

Joe.

P.S. Offer him $500 cash money!

With a name like that you must pay 25% of new! It's general information that a dealer will buy a used gun for 50% of the retail price. Even that is high. When I make a trade that's what I expect to pay or less.

I have a 2 month old Kel-Tec P-32. It cost me about $215 new. I was offered $50 for it from a dealer.

But I did misread the topic question. The 700 is being sold as new.

Oh, and BTW, the spelling you are looking for is "Shyster". Mine means something completely different. - Sheister

A used gun in like new condition is worth more than 50% of it's new condition.If that was true,I would own a whole lot more used rifles!A gun is one of the few things you can use then either get your money out of or make money on.If you bought just about anything in the Browning line between 1960 and 1975,used it but took fairly good care of it up until now,could could easily double or tripple your money.

Guns,when kept in good condition,NEVER decrease in value-they are worth more every year.

Rod,
Despite what everyone on here says,you do not need CRF to hunt whitetails in Texas.When bucks in Texas start charging hunters,I'll move to there.

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I was also wondering if there was anyone making a synthetic stock that the CZ 550 would drop into with minimal smith-work required? I really prefer the straight comb stocks on my guns.

Thanks much,
Rod

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I've got one of the Rem .375s with their synthetic stock and the rifle is fairly light, which translates into a good bit of recoil with normal loads. I'm not going to argue the CRF/push feed here. Both are good, and both will fail. I've shot thousands of rounds through a 700 with nary a failure to feed or extract, but it might happen tomorrow.

My only caveat is the weight of the rifle and the resulting recoil, which is sharp but not unbearable. Where is Montgomery, you might be able to come up and shoot mine and see what you think? Email me if you want.

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Originally posted by JHC10:
I took a doe this year with a 375 H&H using a 235 grain soft point. Shot placement accounted for minimal meat damage and maximum impact. If you reload it should be handy for a variety of Texas game.

jeff

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Jeff, the heavier the bullet the less damage to meat. He should get a box of 300 gr with Nosler partitions, or Swift A-frames, and you can eat right up to the bullet hole! These bullets do not even open on a deer, but the frontal area is big enough expansion isn't needed. I've shot a lot of North American game with a 375 H&H, and I only use one weight bullet for everything, from coyote, to Hippo, in it, a 300 gr, soft or solid!

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One fact on these big calibers is the shape of the cheekpiece. The shape on the Weatherby M-V is the best. I wish more rifles had this shape. Not the style however. There is nothing else about Weatherby products that I like at all.

The commment on charging whitetails must be in jest. The point of a .375 H&H is not a "baby" of a rifle. It's no .257 Roberts! Get a .375 H&H and get it right. Then it's the queen of them all.

That is the reply I got from a guy asking $550.00 for a Whitworth. His original description in his ad reads as follows:
375H&H Whitworth $550.00 Includes Warne QD rings and mount with peep(no rear bbl sight), 24" MagnaPorted bbl, bbl band swivel, very crisp 3# trigger. Real clean, accurate gun with only minor stock dings. Add your scope (or use the peep)and your are ready for Kodiac bear, cape buffalo or anything else.... $550 + shipping to your FFL. Scope in picture not included.

Does it sound like a good deal and is the rifle any "more desireable" than any other Whitworth?

Thanks much,
Rod

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I happen to have two 375 H&H Whitworth rifles, both with Warne QD rings and bases, both scoped, one in a synthetic stock, for hunting in Alaska's rainey hunting season, and the other still in the factory stock for drier climates like Africa. I have no complaints with either of these rifles, and have not had a failier of any kind with either! If I needed another 375 H&H I'd grab that one!

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Collector/trader of fine double rifles, and African wildlife art

Man,the dealers in your area must be real sticklers.Here dealers mostly give you 70%-80% of retail for your gun.Anything less IMO is a slap in the face.

The charging whitetails was in reference to that he really doesn't "need" CRF for hunting whitetails.I agree that the 375 would be quite effective on deer.BTW,I'll be hunting blacktails next season with my 458 loaded with 500 grain Hornadys.Overkill?Depends on how you look at it.

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Good Hunting & Hunt Safe,
David

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Jarrett

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