|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 7,031 Likes: 2
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 7,031 Likes: 2 |
Need some ideas. Scope, mounts.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 264 Likes: 1
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 264 Likes: 1 |
Talleys, low with levers, VX 2 3-9 #4 German on a M70 SS. Back up scope is a 4X M8 with heavy duplex, same rings.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,258
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,258 |
Leupold two piece dual dovetail bases, Burris signature rings and a Leupold Vari XII 2x7. I'm shooting my reloads with RL-15 and the Barnes 270 Gr. TSX bullet. With this load I'm good for anything from Impala to Cape Buffalo. I have a 416 Rigby for Elephants.
Last edited by Labman95; 03/30/14.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,296 Likes: 6
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,296 Likes: 6 |
2.5-8x36 matte Leupold in a set of low Talley QD's, firing the 270 gr TSX's at 2800 fps, perfect combo imho.
Gunner
Trump Won!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173 |
The Number One has a 1.5-5x Leupold, and of course the Ruger sights. JB filed the brass bead to about a 45 degree angle. Works great. I have no idea why a mule deer & black bear hunter has a .375, let alone two of them, but I do. I like the cartridge. Guy
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 7,012 Likes: 3
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 7,012 Likes: 3 |
Ruger Hawkeye African, .375R:
2.5-8 Leupold VX3, in Warne QD rings McMillan McWoody stock, 1" Pachmayr Decellerator pad
I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,296 Likes: 6
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,296 Likes: 6 |
The Number One has a 1.5-5x Leupold, and of course the Ruger sights. JB filed the brass bead to about a 45 degree angle. Works great. I have no idea why a mule deer & black bear hunter has a .375, let alone two of them, but I do. I like the cartridge. Guy Got my little #1 300 H&H set up identical. Gunner
Trump Won!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56 |
Alright, here's my old tired rifle. Set up a couple different ways: Leupold QRW'S and leupold steel bases: The VX3 1.5-5 didn't have enough magnification for my tastes, so I upped the x's a bit (Zeiss 3.5-10x44): I also believe the 375 needs cross bolts so I got a different stock (even though the original was nicer). This is a stronger stock and will not crack out like the original did: I also decided to chit can the QRW's and go with the permanent mount PRW's...Still using the same steel bases, but different rings.. This set-up seems to be very rock solid:
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 307
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 307 |
My 375 is a very similar modern copy of the Alaskan in a previous post.
I have a new 375 Alaskan, with Talley low QD's. I have a Zeiss HD5 3-15 with the lock turrets on it. It's setup as a do everything rifle. I will eventually buy a wide backup scope if I ever get a chance at Africa or something, but right now, the 3 power on this scope is about the same as it is on the Leupold 2.5-8 that has been so successful for so many people, and I can use 10x on the scope and have the eye relief very generous.
The 15x I have found useful at the range, so overall, the package is really flexible. But it depends on what you have planned for the rifle. Like I said, mine is a 'one gun for all' solution, but your vision might be different.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173 |
BSA, a lot of folks have no idea the .375 is so doggone accurate.
I like that rifle.
Guy
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56 |
Thanks Guy. I like your rifles too. We'll both be ready if there's ever an out break of wild elephants in the PNW
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 7,031 Likes: 2
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 7,031 Likes: 2 |
Open sights at 100yds today. Next time, a 2.5x8x32 zeiss will be applied. Talley steel QR rings. The felt recoil isn't bad, this was my first time ever behind a .375. Very pleased with the rifle, and fine gentleman who sold it to me TDN.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56 |
Pretty good for open sights. That sure is a beautiful rifle.. I can tell you are going to really like that one...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,689 Likes: 5
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,689 Likes: 5 |
I don't use the 375 as a dangerous game rifle, so I scope it with a 2x12 VX6, to take advantage of the 375's range capabilities.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,140
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,140 |
I've never shot the 375 H&H, only a 375 Weatherby and it was terrible. How would the H&H compare as for recoil?
Kids are for people that can't have dogs
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,767 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,767 Likes: 1 |
.375 RUM #1 .375 RUM #2 .375 AI
Guns don't kill people, drivers with cell phones kill people.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,448 Likes: 56 |
I've never shot the 375 H&H, only a 375 Weatherby and it was terrible. How would the H&H compare as for recoil? The 375 H&H is a puzzzzy cat, especially in a rifle like mine or the OP's..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,307 Likes: 2
Campfire Oracle
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,307 Likes: 2 |
With Leupold VX-III 1.5 to 5 on those horrible windage adjustable mounts that never varied in 2000 shots�.
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,173 |
Doggone it Ingwe! I've got the rifle, I just need the buffalo!
|
|
|
|
532 members (10Glocks, 06hunter59, 1OntarioJim, 1lessdog, 160user, 1936M71, 48 invisible),
10,623
guests, and
1,187
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,195,347
Posts18,546,589
Members74,060
|
Most Online21,066 May 26th, 2024
|
|
|
|