I have a New Haven Classic 375 that is black matte in a factory tupperware stock. It weighs 8lbs as is with sights and no scope. It's on the way to a gunsmith to do a few things such as: shorten the barrel, install NECG sights, bed factory stock, check / improve feeding, etc.

This will be a rifle that I'll use in Alaska for black and brown bears, and moose and I want it as short as practical. Is 18 or 19" too short for a 375 H & H? I'll likely shoot the 270gr TTSX and do reload.

Also, what is a good powder to use in a short barreled 375? Velocity is less important to me than the recoil and noise management.

One more thing....while I plan to use the tupperware initially, I'll likely upgrade to a McMillan down the road. What McMillan would be good for this short barreled 375? I kinda like the ergonomics of the factory tupperware. What McMillan is close to that design?

Thanks for the help. This is my first 375 and I want to get it right!





Hardin284