Ok, I am beginning to look at .375s.
I want something that is not expensive. It will be a brush gun and will probably be abused. I don't mind doing some work to get it up to speed. Since the 375 has a good trajectory, I will probably want good accuracy. I'll install a barrel if I have to.
This is intended to be a handy brush gun, with accuracy potential to make a long shot if need be.
I could start buying parts now and get it together when I get around to it. Or I could just buy the right gun outright.
I have been looking at the ruger alaskan. Of course that is the ruger cartridge. I don't know if that is a good thing at this point.

Keep your eye peeled for a nice used Sako carbine. Very handy and they will shoot! I see them for $1000 to $1200.

Yes, the Sako 995 in 375 H&H will fit the bill nicely. LJS is right on the money. That said, a 375 Ruger Alaskan would work well too. I have one but have never shot it, however I shot my 416 Ruger Alaskan and like it very much. The Sako is trimmer and lighter though.

Ruger Alaskan is a great choice. I installed Macmillan stock on mine, and I love the effing thing...

My 375 H&H is very accurate its by SAKO.

My favorite factory 375H&H is the Interarms Whitworth or other Mauser; also like the Win M70 and Brno ZKK-602.

A .375 is in my future too.
I have looked quite a lot. I have seen some good deals on sako's. They have new version of the 85 that goes for around 1800.00 That has a 22 inch barrel and is designed for alaska.
IMI is selling one that I think is the Zastava action. that goes for 610.00.
I check the cabaela's adds and auction sites quite a lot.
Cabella's has the remington 798 (also a zastava) for a fair price, and I think it's prety nice. Might be sold out though...tj3006

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Originally posted by frank4570:
I have been looking at the ruger alaskan. Of course that is the ruger cartridge. I don't know if that is a good thing at this point.

About the only reason to avoid the 375 Ruger would be if it was to be a real high end custom wood gun on a M70 or M98.

Frank4570,

There is a used Mod 70 375,SS, syn stock in the classifieds.....just passing it along

Look at the 375 Ruger. You can get one with a 20 inch barrel which would be easier to get thru the bush. And as I understand it, I have not tested it myself as I have both the H&H and Ruger, you can get the same velocity in the Ruger with the shorter barrel as the H&H with the longer barrel. About the only problem you may run into is the availability ammo for the Ruger depending on where you go.

Ruger Alaskan. Drop it in a McMillan stock if you like. 20 inch barrel with decent iron sights and trigger right from the factory. I have owned several H&H's in the past and currently have a Dakota 375 Wby and the Ruger is my favorite to carry out of any of them. Put on a 2.5x8 Leupold in Warne QD rings and you have an awesome rifle for under $1,500 for everything.

I have seen Browning Safaris on Gunsamerica for arond $1000. Good FN commercial actions. Might keep an eye peeled for one of those if it floats your boat.

ALASKAN w/ McMillan Stock

Which McMillan stock model is that please?

What kind of accuracy are you guys getting from the Ruger Alaskans?

I can't believe I am going to say this, but I would have to agree with the 375 ruger. If you want a brush gun, the 20" barrel is really the ticket.

John

Yeah, I'm sold.
Would anybody like to buy a Nightforce scope or a 458 socom upper?

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Originally posted by Big Bore Boar Hunter:
I can't believe I am going to say this, but I would have to agree with the 375 ruger. If you want a brush gun, the 20" barrel is really the ticket.

John

I chose the CZ 550 American over the Ruger because I loved the feel of the rifle . I really like my CZ as it shoots really well. I am also a huge Ruger fan and have several Rugers. The weight of the CZ makes it very comfortable to shoot off the bench. I feel that in real life the 375 Ruger gained very little, if any over the H&H. I suspect that you will not go wrong with either gun.

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Originally posted by frank4570:
Yeah, I'm sold.
Would anybody like to buy a Nightforce scope or a 458 socom upper?

Its a tough thing, but I keep looking at the 416 ruger Alaskan. Just what I need, but the short barrel has an appeal.

John

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Originally posted by USAONE:
I chose the CZ 550 American over the Ruger because I loved the feel of the rifle . I really like my CZ as it shoots really well. I am also a huge Ruger fan and have several Rugers. The weight of the CZ makes it very comfortable to shoot off the bench. I feel that in real life the 375 Ruger gained very little, if any over the H&H. I suspect that you will not go wrong with either gun.

Your probably thinking of the Ruger RSM, the hawkeye's are pretty light and easy to point. The thing that gives it an advantage of over the H&H is it achieves the same ballistics with a 20" bbl that the H&H does with a 24" bbl. On game, not a spit of difference to be sure.

John

Gatehouse...THAT is nice...

You know, if they made a .416 Ballistic Tip...........

those things shot SO well for me in 1000 yard competition.

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Originally posted by Big Bore Boar Hunter:

quote:

Originally posted by frank4570:
Yeah, I'm sold.
Would anybody like to buy a Nightforce scope or a 458 socom upper?

Its a tough thing, but I keep looking at the 416 ruger Alaskan. Just what I need, but the short barrel has an appeal.

John

TAKE A LOOK AT THE RUGER #1 375 H&H STAINLESS. 24" BARREL BUT STILL HANDY IN THE BRUSH.

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Originally posted by frank4570:
What kind of accuracy are you guys getting from the Ruger Alaskans?

Here are a couple of targets with load work ups and groups.






I've got a few somewhere else, too. Bottom line is the Alaskan is as accurate as it needs to be for a hunting rifle.

One thing is for sure, i don't think you could go wrong with either. feel and hold each then pick the one you like.

Yes, would be nice. Unfortunately, most bullets for the 416 or developed for heavy game, but they still knock the crap out of hogs, elk, moose, and bear. The 375 has a little more versatility when it comes to light bullet loading.

John

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Originally posted by frank4570:
You know, if they made a .416 Ballistic Tip...........

those things shot SO well for me in 1000 yard competition.

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Originally posted by Big Bore Boar Hunter:

quote:

Originally posted by frank4570:
Yeah, I'm sold.
Would anybody like to buy a Nightforce scope or a 458 socom upper?

Its a tough thing, but I keep looking at the 416 ruger Alaskan. Just what I need, but the short barrel has an appeal.

John

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Originally posted by LJS:
Keep your eye peeled for a nice used Sako carbine. Very handy and they will shoot! I see them for $1000 to $1200.

I would also suggest a Sako Fiberclass in 375 H&H. They run about the same. I know that Mike at Village guns has one. He has it listed on Gun Broker. Lou

http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti...m.asp?Item=136377945

I cannot believe I am passing this on.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti...m.asp?Item=136318605

reference the Gunbroker auction

"Made in England"

Bet it was made and put together in Yugoslavia, but some were put together in Manchester England.

My Whitworth has Manchester England stamped opposite Interarms, if you ask the seller, bet it has a circled Z also stamped there

That said, still a great gun at a good price

Long live the H&H

If it had been an express rifle I would have taken it post haste. Without seeing the British proofing it is hard to say Where assembled. A very nice choice for the first .375 and other than the CZ rifles the price is easy on the wallet.
Frank

The stock is also different than my Whitworth Express rifle.

Add up whatever you think it will cost you to buy one and get it fully sorted out and then consider paying that or a little more up front for one that is already ready to go.

This is advice I read here years ago from folks like Allen Day and 500grains who no longer post here, and I should have paid more attention.

Frank 45/70

I would recommend you take a look at the Blaser R93 in 375 H&H.

I have had a few 375's over the years, the R 93 is the best of all of them.

Look for an older Winchester M70 pushfeed or a Remington M700. Either of these should be a good buy.

I have a new Rem. 700 SPS in .375 H&H. It shoots great once you put a real stock on it and tune the trigger. It has become my favorite .375. I also have a Ruger African in .375 Ruger and like it, plus an RSM, Kimber 89BGR, and .378 Wby MV. All good .375's just like the SPS the best, go figure.....Tom

I am surprised no one has mentioned a vintage pre 64 mod 70?

Im still using one that was made in 1948 (with new stock and barrel).

Andy

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Originally posted by Andy:
I am surprised no one has mentioned a vintage pre 64 mod 70?

Im still using one that was made in 1948 (with new stock and barrel).

Andy

+1 Andy, I just picked up one for my wife (1952 model), I think for weight and balance they are hard to beat.