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AWWWW Key-Rap! I think I just bought this one. A message was sent, and I'll see.
Hunt with Class and Classics
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Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
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I've been thinking about a 375 down the road as well. From the few that I have shot, i've kinda got an idea of what I want. Right now I am thinking for my money and intended use the Remington 798 is the best deal going (Zastava action) NIB they are around $700, upgrade to a better stock and shorten the barrel to 24 or 22" and i'd be good to go.
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I've been thinking about a 375 down the road as well. From the few that I have shot, i've kinda got an idea of what I want. Right now I am thinking for my money and intended use the Remington 798 is the best deal going (Zastava action) NIB they are around $700, upgrade to a better stock and shorten the barrel to 24 or 22" and i'd be good to go. I've had them at 22", 24", 25" and 26". I'll never have a "keeper" over 22" again. .
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I'm thinking the 260gr accubonds or partitions would be the chit on elk and other big critters.
Guy isn't that what you used on your bear out of your #1?
I shot a stock 798 with factory 270gr loads and it was down right pleasant recoil wise.
If I run into a large sum of money the Winchest model 70 safari classic is a beautiful rifle. Not sure If i'd go blue wood or stainless synthetic.
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I've got an old FN Browning Safari in 375, and it has been an extremely accurate and durable gun. Took my cape, kudu, elk and countless hogs with it. One of those guns that would never be sold. would love to have one of those with the long (mauser style) extractor..........
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Matt - yes, 260 Accubond at a modest 2620 fps, from a mild charge of RL-15. One shot at a bit over 300 yards, full penetration and the bear fell instantly. We found him under some brush, he crawled about 6' after being hit, lost a lot of blood.
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I have been shooting alot of cast in mine so far. pete
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Great looking wood on that one Pete. What weight Cast boolits are you running and what kind of MV?
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275 gr with lube and gas check.
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Whitworth 375 has been mentioned a few times I have one for sale, in Canada only, in a McMillan stock if anyone is interested
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txpete: What load do you use with the 275 gas check bullets?
Last edited by BobinNH; 12/27/10.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Praise the Lord for full Salvation Christ Still lives upon the throne And I know the blood still cleansess Deeper than the sin has gone Lester Roloff
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My favorite 375 is an ol' pre 64 Model 70 that has been all over North America...
"To pick a rifle and bullet for use on game by muzzle energy alone is, at best, foolish...and can be dangerous to your own health..." Bill Steigers, April 23, 1980
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My Browning Safari worked pretty well.... Stock refinish by our very own Karnis!
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...and one more, cuz I am shameless!
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The english red pad is skookum.....
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A couple more, just for GuyM and Sactoller..
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Those would be great photos, if you had your poobah hat on!
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A couple more, just for GuyM and Sactoller.. Look at the head on that one! Yes, the Poobah hat is sorely missed in those photos...
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I should know better... I didnt wear my Poobah hat back when I had hair! Couldnt help but notice Sactoller using a proper scope on his African .375...andddd...wearing a pseudo-Poobah shirt!
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