andrewdl007
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I am really interested in getting a brand new FN made Winchester Model 70 in 375 H&H. I've narrowed it down to either the Safari express or the Alaskan. My dream is to take it on safari but i would mainly just like it for all around 375 shooting. best I can tell the major difference is the Alaskan barrell is an inch longer, weight and LOP are the same. I'm including both rifle descriptions below. Which would you choose and why? Thanks.
-The Model 70™ Safari Express in a matte blued finish is the perfect choice for your once-in-a-lifetime hunt because it’s built to handle the heavy cartridges necessary to take dangerous game. Important details like the Pre-’64 type claw extractor, Pachmayr® Decelerator® recoil pad, barrel band front swivel base, hooded-blade front sight and express-style rear sight make the Safari Express ideal for any African hunt. The dual recoil lugs and two steel stock reinforcing crossbolts handle the punishment from heavy magnum loads. The time-tested Three-Position Safety has been a hallmark of the Model 70 for decades. The secure hex socket action screws won’t snag on clothing, and the one-piece steel trigger guard helps maintain rigidity and provides added strength. The handsome cheekpiece positions your eye instantly and firmly on target. Flip open the flush-mounted, hinged steel magazine floorplate for fast and easy unloading. Large calibers are available, making the Model 70 Safari Express the finest big game rifle in the world.
-The Alaskan has a satin Finish Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with cut checkering looks exquisite and aligns your eye perfectly with open sights or a scope • Folding Adjustable Rear Sight with Hooded Gold Bead Front for fast and sure target acquisition • Polished Metal Surfaces add style and elegance • Alloy One-Piece Bottom Metal adds solid rigidity for better accuracy • M.O.A. Trigger System for zero take-up, zero creep and zero overtravel • Open Sights are ideal for thick cover and quick shots • Integral Recoil Lug forged and machined as part of receiver for greater accuracy • Pre-’64 Style Controlled Round Feed with Claw Extractor fully controls the cartridge from magazine, to chamber, to ejection • Recessed Target Crown protects the rifling • Cold Hammer-Forged Free-Floating Barrel means pinpoint accuracy • Pachmayr® Decelerator® Recoil Pad for optimal protection against felt recoil.
-The Model 70™ Safari Express in a matte blued finish is the perfect choice for your once-in-a-lifetime hunt because it’s built to handle the heavy cartridges necessary to take dangerous game. Important details like the Pre-’64 type claw extractor, Pachmayr® Decelerator® recoil pad, barrel band front swivel base, hooded-blade front sight and express-style rear sight make the Safari Express ideal for any African hunt. The dual recoil lugs and two steel stock reinforcing crossbolts handle the punishment from heavy magnum loads. The time-tested Three-Position Safety has been a hallmark of the Model 70 for decades. The secure hex socket action screws won’t snag on clothing, and the one-piece steel trigger guard helps maintain rigidity and provides added strength. The handsome cheekpiece positions your eye instantly and firmly on target. Flip open the flush-mounted, hinged steel magazine floorplate for fast and easy unloading. Large calibers are available, making the Model 70 Safari Express the finest big game rifle in the world.
-The Alaskan has a satin Finish Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with cut checkering looks exquisite and aligns your eye perfectly with open sights or a scope • Folding Adjustable Rear Sight with Hooded Gold Bead Front for fast and sure target acquisition • Polished Metal Surfaces add style and elegance • Alloy One-Piece Bottom Metal adds solid rigidity for better accuracy • M.O.A. Trigger System for zero take-up, zero creep and zero overtravel • Open Sights are ideal for thick cover and quick shots • Integral Recoil Lug forged and machined as part of receiver for greater accuracy • Pre-’64 Style Controlled Round Feed with Claw Extractor fully controls the cartridge from magazine, to chamber, to ejection • Recessed Target Crown protects the rifling • Cold Hammer-Forged Free-Floating Barrel means pinpoint accuracy • Pachmayr® Decelerator® Recoil Pad for optimal protection against felt recoil.