.375 H&H Rifles

[LeftHandGuy]

Any love for Parker Hale or Zastava?

I have a left hand bolt Zastava M70 and it is tough, accurate and confidence inspiring....

 

[maxtheflyinghorse]

I was looking for one two years ago my options were Winchester mod 70 , Sako and CZ 550
At the end I found a Winchester mod 70 classic super express in mint condition shot less than 20 rounds from new for a reasonable price. I heard Sako 85 had lots of issues with extraction. If you find a mod 70 go for it or a CZ 550 with an American style sock. Do not go for the hog back stock the recoils is horrible ( had one in .308).
The mod 70 I have is absolutely lovely to shoot. It pushes rather than a slap. I took my first red stag with it in the UK. I’m a massive fan of mod 70s I have three of them now

 

[levigsp]

That. Or a CZ550/Brno 602. Try to handle them all and see what fits best. I've got a magnum actioned 550 you'd be welcome to try if you're ever nearby. It's in .416 Rigby but the stock and action is the same.

I had a Brno 602 in 375 hh and used it on one trip, got rid after missing out on an animal of a lifetime. Put the cross hairs where needed, safety off and nothing but a click, and target vanished into cover! bloody backward safety.

 

[Aister]

This my m70. Its a cabelas limited edition 1 of 200 made in 2012 to commemorate 100 years of 375h&h.

 

[Ronin]

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This my m70. Its a cabelas limited edition 1 of 200 made in 2012 to commemorate 100 years of 375h&h.

That is lovely

 

[Sika98k]

Always hankered for one of Trevor’s rifles myself - just to keep his legacy going

If I were to get one it would be a 275

They work well. Out in Wicklow yesterday

 

[Selous]

I had a Brno 602 in 375 hh and used it on one trip, got rid after missing out on an animal of a lifetime. Put the cross hairs where needed, safety off and nothing but a click, and target vanished into cover! bloody backward safety.

It is possible to replace the backward safety with a 3 position safety

 

[Ronin]

It is possible to replace the backward safety with a 3 position safety

 

[Selous]

You know you loved every minute but it works perfectly and transforms the rifle

 

[Jamouk]

R93 375 barrel and all good ! Same bolt head as my 7mm RM

 

[Ronin]

You know you loved every minute but it works perfectly and transforms the rifle

It was certainly rewarding



To hand back to you

 

[alberta boy]

It is possible to replace the backward safety with a 3 position safety

Yes it is . I've had a couple of 602's , one in 8x68S and one in 375 H&H . I loved the rifles , the 8mm was a bit of a pig weight wise , but hated the safety . It was a number of years ago , but I bought the three position safeties from a company in Oregon , the name of which escapes me at the moment . Solid old rifles .

AB

 

[John Gryphon]

Yes it is . I've had a couple of 602's , one in 8x68S and one in 375 H&H . I loved the rifles , the 8mm was a bit of a pig weight wise , but hated the safety . It was a number of years ago , but I bought the three position safeties from a company in Oregon , the name of which escapes me at the moment . Solid old rifles .

AB

How does the safety fit in with the stock AB,IE any large gaps? Is there any need for stock material removal?
Last one can you find the link lol...I would like one on my 602 10.3

 

[alberta boy]

How does the safety fit in with the stock AB,IE any large gaps? Is there any need for stock material removal?
Last one can you find the link lol...I would like one on my 602 10.3

The guy I bought mine from was , I may be wrong , Lapour ? They aren't available anymore if I remember correctly . There is an outfit called American Hunting Rifles that does a Winchester Model 70 type 3 position safety . I've never used one , but they have had good reviews . Whether they ship outside the US is another question .

AB

 

[John Gryphon]

The guy I bought mine from was , I may be wrong , Lapour ? They aren't available anymore if I remember correctly . There is an outfit called American Hunting Rifles that does a Winchester Model 70 type 3 position safety . I've never used one , but they have had good reviews . Whether they ship outside the US is another question .

AB

I did find Ed Lapour earlier and have mailed them,thanks AB.

Out of stock.

CZ 550/BRNO ZKK 3-pos safety - American Hunting Rifles

3 position safety for CZ 550 and BRNO ZKK 600 series rifles. Includes cocking piece. These are in stock but you must call to place order. We will only ship to your Gunsmith

americanhuntingrifles.com

 

[Ronin]

The guy I bought mine from was , I may be wrong , Lapour ? They aren't available anymore if I remember correctly . There is an outfit called American Hunting Rifles that does a Winchester Model 70 type 3 position safety . I've never used one , but they have had good reviews . Whether they ship outside the US is another question .

AB

The AHR saftey is very good

Though a little labour intensive to fit and get operating reliably (as in easy to set and operate)

 

[levigsp]

It is possible to replace the backward safety with a 3 position safety

I did no that. What with?

 

[nun_hunter]

All this thread has done is make me think I need a 375 even more than I did before

 

[Selous]

I did no that. What with?

American hunting rifles make a safety to go on the 550/602 shown below in the white. They need a bit of fettling to get them to work ( eh @Ronin !!)

CZ 550/BRNO ZKK 3-pos safety - American Hunting Rifles

3 position safety for CZ 550 and BRNO ZKK 600 series rifles. Includes cocking piece. These are in stock but you must call to place order. We will only ship to your Gunsmith

americanhuntingrifles.com

 

[Selous]

All this thread has done is make me think I need a 375 even more than I did before

Everyone should have at least one big game rifle