Does anyone know which direction the parker hale 375 H&H's are opened up? Only in front, or in the back too? Would anyone who has one recommend the metal as a basis for a custom rifle?

"Would anyone who has one recommend the metal as a basis for a custom rifle?"

No, I wouldn't. All the P/H bottom metal I've seen was made of aluminum and is low quality. Might be ok for a ultralight rifle, but if that's what I was after, a Mauser action wouldn't be my choice.

Terry

opps......375 H&H, Didn't see that. I've never seen a 375 H&H length P/H bottom metal, so take my 1st post with a grain of salt

Terry

Mark, the only PH 375 I ever played with was opened up at the front like the FN's. I don't know if this was a factory 375 tho'. FWIW - Dan

The reason why I ask is a person on Gunbroker puts unfinished boxes up every once in a while:

http://gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=18529450

They are a steel box, not AL, and are made with the release in the trigger bow, but I have never seen one in real life.

Looks neat.. if it's all from the front, it's a problem.. you can get a standard length one, just about the same, for 80 bucks, complete from numrich



http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=881550A&chrSuperSKU=881550&MC=



jeffe

the 2 i have are pot metal & won't blue and gore very easily

jeffeoso have you seen one of the Numrich trigger guards in real life? Was wondering about the workmanship?

Doug,
I have one.. it's "okay".. but, what can be expected for 70 bucks and shipping? it's functional... i think it could be polished and worked a bit (and blackburns are provided right off the mill, so the same holds true)

Is it a 400$ piece? HELL NO... is it a nice add one for an econosporter? I think blackburn should make a $150 model to match it.

I have a london gun ancient piece in the mail, and I'll compare them...

the numrich beats the trollsh!t out of a cheap assed piece of alum. one I picked up about 10 years ago... at least the numrich is steel.

Doug, i'll be glad to send it to you to inspect it... just pay the postage back

jeffe