Ok. So now that I have my 458 working I am going to look toward picking up a .375 to work with.
Suggestions wanted.
I am just starting this process. I am looking at the Ruger .375 Ruger Alaskan for starters. The ballistics seem the same. And the rifle is compact which is what I want. Price isn't bad. I just don't like the plastic stock.

Let fly.

Take the Ruger 77 Safari rifle - it beautifull...

Maybe a little heavy in .375H&H bad a super rifle...

I would seriously consider the .375 Ruger African model, or a CZ 550 Safari in .375 H&H, I have shot both, and for the money it is hard to beat them.

However, the CZ would be a great base for a custom project, if you decide to go that route.

My problem with Ruger is they use same bbl profil for 375, 416 and 458. Ends up the 375 is heavier than the 458! I have a 416rigby in a Ruger and like it very much- but I think the Ruger felt way to heavy for a 375. I do have a Win M70 in 375 that seems to shoot and carry to suite me.

If the Ruger is too heavy, take the Win 70 - I have one in .375H&H and I am very pleased, but the Ruger is better made quality. I trust the Ruger more then the Win...

I prefer the M70 also. If not available the Alaskan would be my second choice. I think the
CZ and M77 in 375 H&H are too heavy.

My RSM I had shot easily sub-moa w/ 230 Hot Cors. .6's at 100 and I shot a 1.5" group at 200 w/ it. That was using a 1.5-5 VX-III. 5x is rough at 200 for me anyway. I loved my RSM but had to sell it. Nice wood and the sights were dead on at 100 for me. I read a few months ago it took something like 7 hours of machining to make one RSM barrel. When I can afford another though I really like the handling of the CZ 550. Needs a little work but is a very sweet .375. The CZ would be a big step for me as I preach to everyone to buy US made guns. I know there are better and nicer offshore choices but I like my cars and guns from the good ol' US. I used to deliver parts to Toyota dealerships once a week and it made me feel like a pilgrim in an unholy land (by the way we used to take them 7-8 replacement transmissions a week and that was one dealer). I have to admit I do have a soft spot for the 550 though.

I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion on this. Looks like the ruger alaskan or african.

I have the alaskan and I love it. It is affordable and built like a tank. Some people hate the hogue stock but after I had it for a few months the stickyness went away and now it is a great stock. I also like that it is stainless.

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Originally posted by Strawman419:
I have the alaskan and I love it. It is affordable and built like a tank. Some people hate the hogue stock but after I had it for a few months the stickyness went away and now it is a great stock. I also like that it is stainless.

How is the trigger?
What kind of accuracy are you getting out of it?

I have one of the Alaskans as well. Stainless in the laminate stock. Only complaint is the pad could be better but I am not replacing it since I have a McMillan stock on order for it.
Great iron sights, feeds and ejects perfectly, trigger is pretty good. Am guessing it breaks at about 4.5 pounds.
Action was a little rough out of the box so I just put some lapping compound on the bolt and worked it in for about 15-20 minutes and now it is as smooth as glass. Rifle is a joy to carry and points like a shotgun.
Can't comment about the accuracy as I have not scoped mine yet and have just used it for off hand practice.

I agree with Snowwolfe. The trigger is pretty good. And it breaks clean. It does point like a shotgun and I think it handles great. I have never sat down to see how good of accuracy I could get out of it. When I scoped it in, I got 1 1/2" groups at 100 yards but I haven't tried other bullets or loads. I never felt the need but I certainly assume you could do better if you wanted to try. My action was rough but I never lapped it over time it became smoother. I like the pad on it and overall I have no complaints.

I'm probably going to go with the Alaskan then.
Now I just need to sell something to pay for it. Probably the .458 Socom upper, or the Nightforce.

The .375 will give me a real distance advantage if I want it. But I may spend a lot of time with my .458 Win mag. I don't feel it "points like a shotgun" though. And that is something I would really like.