BusMaster007
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Admittedly, trying to fill this niche in my collection has been the most difficult decision in the safe, so far.
For years, I've wanted a .375 H&H rifle.
I've gone bananas trying to 'finalize' my decision. :banghead:
I am down to 3 choices, all different.
disclaimer:
I DO NOT want and AM NOT considering a CRF Model 70; 98; 550; etc., so, please don't waste your time trying to get me there...thank you!
I know a couple of other guys on the Forum were also looking at the SAKO 75.
Anybody go get one yet?
I'm still looking at the Stainless 75 in .375 H&H as a possible 'best in quest' to replace my Remington 700 BDL-DM in .338 Win.Mag. that I unloaded to get things right with a .375.
I should mention that this .375 rifle will join my AR15.com/ArmaLite AR10 2003 Special Edition Black Rifle as a crowning achievement in the acquisition phase.
I originally wanted a .308 autoloader and a .375 bolt-action when I started my 'quest' 10 years ago. They would've both been Remingtons. One is now very different and paid for, the other is about to be purchased, which is why I'm enlisting the help of the Forum.
I'm down to making a choice among 3 guns real soon to fill this '.375' niche.
I've come down to:
SAKO Stainless 75 in .375 H&H; a fine gun that I wouldn't hesitate to take into harsh conditions someday. Two scopes and set of rings is necessary due to no open sights.
Browning A-Bolt II Medallion w/BOSS in .375 H&H; a 'nice' gun with all the toys, and I'd be hesitant to take out and ruin...but, would be a joy to own as the wood&blue is beautiful and the caliber is nostalgic.
Remington 700 BDL in .375 Remington Ultra Mag; a familiar gun to me with additional power, recoil, and cost of ammo.
Initially less expensive than the other two rifles.
Easy to add accessories to. Still has open sights.
Planned would be the Hogue full bedded stock; heavier tactical style base/rings; reasonable power range scope.
(I was going to make a 'TACTICAL' Custom Shop version, but, it was too expensive to start with and still needed some additional work to get it to where I wanted it.)
Three different rifles, to be sure. Each with their strong points.
The one thing that really bugs me is the SCOPE MOUNTING system used on the SAKO.
What a weird and expensive set-up...not to mention 'proprietary'.
I'm poring over my distributor flyers and Brownells catalog and even the internet searching for an alternate system of mounting a scope to the 75.
NOT MUCH out there!
I know what I'd do with the 700 or A-BoltII, but, I still need to be convinced the SAKO is the 'only' choice of the 3 I listed.
Any other important and pertinent input on the 75 for us?
Bus
For years, I've wanted a .375 H&H rifle.
I've gone bananas trying to 'finalize' my decision. :banghead:
I am down to 3 choices, all different.
disclaimer:
I DO NOT want and AM NOT considering a CRF Model 70; 98; 550; etc., so, please don't waste your time trying to get me there...thank you!
I know a couple of other guys on the Forum were also looking at the SAKO 75.
Anybody go get one yet?
I'm still looking at the Stainless 75 in .375 H&H as a possible 'best in quest' to replace my Remington 700 BDL-DM in .338 Win.Mag. that I unloaded to get things right with a .375.
I should mention that this .375 rifle will join my AR15.com/ArmaLite AR10 2003 Special Edition Black Rifle as a crowning achievement in the acquisition phase.
I originally wanted a .308 autoloader and a .375 bolt-action when I started my 'quest' 10 years ago. They would've both been Remingtons. One is now very different and paid for, the other is about to be purchased, which is why I'm enlisting the help of the Forum.
I'm down to making a choice among 3 guns real soon to fill this '.375' niche.
I've come down to:
SAKO Stainless 75 in .375 H&H; a fine gun that I wouldn't hesitate to take into harsh conditions someday. Two scopes and set of rings is necessary due to no open sights.
Browning A-Bolt II Medallion w/BOSS in .375 H&H; a 'nice' gun with all the toys, and I'd be hesitant to take out and ruin...but, would be a joy to own as the wood&blue is beautiful and the caliber is nostalgic.
Remington 700 BDL in .375 Remington Ultra Mag; a familiar gun to me with additional power, recoil, and cost of ammo.
Initially less expensive than the other two rifles.
Easy to add accessories to. Still has open sights.
Planned would be the Hogue full bedded stock; heavier tactical style base/rings; reasonable power range scope.
(I was going to make a 'TACTICAL' Custom Shop version, but, it was too expensive to start with and still needed some additional work to get it to where I wanted it.)
Three different rifles, to be sure. Each with their strong points.
The one thing that really bugs me is the SCOPE MOUNTING system used on the SAKO.
What a weird and expensive set-up...not to mention 'proprietary'.
I'm poring over my distributor flyers and Brownells catalog and even the internet searching for an alternate system of mounting a scope to the 75.
NOT MUCH out there!
I know what I'd do with the 700 or A-BoltII, but, I still need to be convinced the SAKO is the 'only' choice of the 3 I listed.
Any other important and pertinent input on the 75 for us?
Bus