375 H&H possibilities?

[Action_Can_Do]

Hello everyone. I've come to the decision that my firearm collection won't be complete without a nice bolt-action 375 H&H magnum. Unfortunately the options are limited. I can't afford a custom rifle. Might as well get that out up front. I do want the most accurate production 375 I can get though. I just don't know where to start. The CZ 550 looks like a nice rifle. I have no idea about that models quality though. Can anybody help me? I'd happily consider any brand so long as the price is well below 2 grand.

 

[paintballdude902]

ruger has the new .375 which offers the smae performance i believe for like 900 or so i believe

 

[atlanticfire]

mmmmmmm. . . . ..375 and CZ 550, sounds good to me. I have been dreaming of a CZ550 in the lott.

 

[planetmobius]

I have the 550 in .416 Rigby. The rifle is of great quality. Fit and finish is very nice. Accuracy is excellent. It is a Mauser action, so if you enjoy any of the older Mauser rifles, you will be satisfied. Considering the price, it is probably one of the most under rated rifles around. Get one.

 

[skinewmexico]

I'm still kicking myself for not buying a 1939 Model 70 in 375 H&H about 6 months ago. I bet somebody had big plans for it in 1939.......and then boom......

 

[UnTainted]

Sako offers a really nice few rifles chambered as an option for 357h&H and a few models ONLY chambered in 357h&h.

I would recommend the brand for its accuracy. Plus, this rifle holds 4 of those in the mag, plus 1 in the chamber!!! The safari model lets you put 5 in the mag, 1 in the chamber.

www.sako.fi

 

[lonegunman]

You should keep an eye out for a pre-2006 Winchester Classic Safari. They have the pre-64 action, great fit and finish and outstanding stock shape.

The CZ-550 is well liked by professional hunters the world over for it's high quality and high realibility.

I'd stay away from oddball calibers like the new 375 Ruger and the various short magnums and go with a round that is sold the world over like .375 H&H.

 

[DRYHUMOR]

Look on Gunbroker, nice visual selection there of old and new. Select "bolt action rifles" enter "375" and search. There are a couple of real beauties to look at.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I wouldnt worry too much about the accuracy of a 375. If your using one then you better be close enough where inherent accuracy isnt much of an issue.

That said, the Ruger M77 MK II Magnum is the best looking production 375 out there. Circassian Walnut stock, quarter rib, barrel bands, and controlled round feed, all characteristics of a traditional safari rifle.

 

[Shawnee]

There is always the Savage 111 in 375 H&H. Synthetic stock, 6 3/4 lbs. ought to be lethal on both ends !

+1 for sticking with the 375 H&H and forgetting the oddball 375 calibers.

 

[UnTainted]

The 375 has the ability to take big elk and moose at ranges past 100 yards, where accuracy (as always) is a concern. That's one of the benefits of the 375h&h is the versatility. True, if you're using their heaviest loading, you won't be lobbing it out past the football field, but the 250 grainer isn't that bad (to shoot either, but I shot it out of a CZ, not a sako).

 

[Action_Can_Do]

Thank you for the responses. The rifle would be more for long-range hunting than for elephant bashing. So accuracy is a must.

 

[wheelgunslinger]

I know you said bolt gun, but have you considered the Ruger 1 in that round?

 

[earlthegoat2]

get a 300 winchester then, more accurate, longer range possibilities. You can even use a bullet that is 220 grains and have the same penetration potential as well as better accuracy.

 

[litman252]

Browning for about the same price as some of the CZ's, not sure on what action the A bolt has in that caliber (Extractor)

TC Encore would be nice for long range, sucks when the bear wants the Elk though

Tony

 

[Blacksmoke]

I have a Remington 700 in .375 H&H. Good accuracy and sufficient weight to make recoil tolerable. One problem it is tiring to carry on mountain trails. Hence the lighter newer magnums. The 300 grain factory loads seem to have trajectory about like a .30-06 with a 180. Being familiar with the '06 means sighting in the .375 does not take long (fortunately).

If elk is your game I agree the .300 Win Mag is a better choice. If you spent a lot of time with .30 magnums you might find the .375's trajacetory a bit annoying.

The factory loads now run 220 to 300 grain. I have not tried a BTHP 220. I wonder if it runs much flatter for longer shooting?

 

[SaxonPig]

I always prefer the classic Mauser design in a bolt rifle. I bought a .375 BRNO 602 about 20 years ago. It now wears a Leopold 1.5x4 and I wouldn't trade it for any Browning or Remington. I think the current CZ550 is essentially the same rifle. I have a 550FS in 30-06 and I like it very much. I think you'd be happy with the CZ product.