Alaskan Ironworker said:I like the extra weight of the alaskan (for the recoil), and I carry it all day for days and days in a row. A difference of a pound on something that weighs 9 or 10 pounds is a moot argument unless you are somehow handicapped.
Alaskan Ironworker said:Most women have carried an extra 10 pounds for 9 months at a time and survived lol.
If you were to get a Winchester Model 70 chambered in .375 H&H, which one would you get - the Alaskan, or the Safari Express - and why? Thanks.
I like the extra weight of the alaskan (for the recoil), and I carry it all day for days and days in a row. A difference of a pound on something that weighs 9 or 10 pounds is a moot argument unless you are somehow handicapped. Most women have carried an extra 10 pounds for 9 months at a time and survived lol. Also, the alaskan comes in classic blue with walnut stock as well.
I live and Hawaii and have a .375! Common join the club!Alaskan. I love the looks of the SE. But the Alaskan seems more versatile.
Oh, and I hate you. I'll be looking at 375 H&H rifles for a week now. And I have no use for one. Which is depressing.
And buying a semi 9.3x62 is like buying an automatic Volkswagen JettaAbout year ago I looked over at what I thought was a Benelli. Close examination revealed to be Merkel in 9, 3x62. It was nice handling light semi-auto with plastic stock and ERA-Recknagel battue sight system. I should have bought that rifle. Nice light gun and one does not need to work the stupid manual bolt. Assuming local laws allow semi-auto for hunting that is what I would examine before buying Model 70.
To me buying Mauser-style bolt action is like buying luxury sedan with maual transmission.
And buying a semi 9.3x62 is like buying an automatic Volkswagen Jetta
I tease, as I quite happily build a 7400 in 9.3x62, or a BAR in .375 ruger, and may at some point.
H&Hhunter said:Winchester has really dropped the ball on the .375. They need to start building an “extreme” version in stainless and synthetic like they used to.
That's saying something...You are bigger rifle looney than I....
That's saying something...