.375 H&H

[Green Chile]

Well you're right about that. An inch or two of barrel makes little difference in velocity most of the time but a lot of difference in how it carries. Sounds like you have your answer. Go forth and slay some beasts! Let us know how it turns out.

 

[mdwest]

I don’t know anyone who owns one, but I have heard the recoil is about the same as a 12gauge with 3” shells.
I would be looking for a Winchester or something with a wood stock.
Is stock cracking an issue with these?

What part of the country are you in? There’s a pretty good chance someone on AH lives close and would be willing to let you shoot their 375… if you’re in the DFW area you’re welcome to pull the trigger on my Winchester 70 375 H&H a few times and see what you think…

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Iv been hunting with my 30-06 sense I was about 16 years old. Iv found the round perfect for every situation. Iv been thinking of stepping up to a .375 H&H for a while. I have found these rifles to be quite scarce. From the research iv done the recoil doesn’t seem to overwhelming but I also dont want to drop $1800 on something that im going to start flinching. Can anyone tell me first hand how much more recoil it has compared to a 30-06 loaded with 180grs. Im not recoil shy but id like to know what im getting into as I know the case capacity is quite larger.

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[MShort]

On the model 70s what barrel lenth do you recommend. The Alaskan has 25”. The Safari has a 24”. I guess one inch wouldn’t make that much of a difference.

The 2 rifles feel totally different in hand. The Safari Express is heavier overall and many find it muzzle heavy in 375 H&H due to the barrel contour, I prefer the bit of extra weight on my front hand. The Alaskan has a thinner forend, lighter contour barrel and feels more like a standard sporter rifle.

 

[Erik7181]

So I prefer a heavier rifle my self. But the feel of a standard sporting sounds pretty good, I live in Florida and there is no place I could go to that I would be able to compare the two.
I just need to do more research.

I do see that the Alaskan is 8.8 pounds and the safari is 9 pounds even. Both have a magazine capacity of three. And I do see the difference.

 

[maxtheflyinghorse]

I have three Winchester mod 70s a light weight in .223 a featherweight in .308 and a classic super express in .375 H&H let’s say I absolutely love my .375 the first day I shot it I emptied a box. It’s more like a push than a slap. And my .375 H&H is my favourite to shoot.

 

[Erik7181]

So Iv been all over the net, and Iv noticed the Model 70 Alaskan in .375 is impossible to find, sold out everywhere, had this issue last year.
May end up getting the Safari.
Question for you guys, Do you glass bed your Safaris out of the box. Just worried about cracking the stock from recoil.

 

[ThreeJacks]

So Iv been all over the net, and Iv noticed the Model 70 Alaskan in .375 is impossible to find, sold out everywhere, had this issue last year.
May end up getting the Safari.
Question for you guys, Do you glass bed your Safaris out of the box. Just worried about cracking the stock from recoil.

Following, I recently received an Alaskan in .30-06 and was wondering if I should glass bed it. I have to say the bolt and action are incredibly smooth. I waited for six months to find this rifle, but I am starting to see some more show up now (Grab-A-Gun, etc.). You may want to check with Winchester Customer Service as to when the next batch of Alaskans in 375 are scheduled to be shipped. They have been very responsive to my inquiries.

I never previously owned a Model 70, I really like this rifle in the short time I have had it and will probably have more.

 

[steve white]

Iv been hunting with my 30-06 sense I was about 16 years old. Iv found the round perfect for every situation. Iv been thinking of stepping up to a .375 H&H for a while. I have found these rifles to be quite scarce. From the research iv done the recoil doesn’t seem to overwhelming but I also dont want to drop $1800 on something that im going to start flinching. Can anyone tell me first hand how much more recoil it has compared to a 30-06 loaded with 180grs. Im not recoil shy but id like to know what im getting into as I know the case capacity is quite larger.

It's just about exactly twice that of a 30'06

 

[Bush Buck]

So I prefer a heavier rifle my self. But the feel of a standard sporting sounds pretty good, I live in Florida and there is no place I could go to that I would be able to compare the two.
I just need to do more research.

I do see that the Alaskan is 8.8 pounds and the safari is 9 pounds even. Both have a magazine capacity of three. And I do see the difference.

If you prefer the heavier rifle then you should go with the Safari Express version. I see no disadvantage with this model other than the heavier weight.

The Alaskan model is actually lighter than Winchester states. It's at least a pound lighter than the 8.8 listed. I actually like this weight and if you have a good gunsmith he can shorten the barrel a couple of inches and remount the sight.
There will be more noticeable recoil with the Alaskan version.

 

[Erik7181]

Following, I recently received an Alaskan in .30-06 and was wondering if I should glass bed it. I have to say the bolt and action are incredibly smooth. I waited for six months to find this rifle, but I am starting to see some more show up now (Grab-A-Gun, etc.). You may want to check with Winchester Customer Service as to when the next batch of Alaskans in 375 are scheduled to be shipped. They have been very responsive to my inquiries.

I never previously owned a Model 70, I really like this rifle in the short time I have had it and will probably have more.

I originally wanted the Alaskan in 30-06 but had the same issue out of stock. I did see a few in 06.
I even called my buddy in Alaska who owns the gun shop I get ammo from before my hunts.
He said he rarely sees the Alaskan in .375 and when he gets them they sell quick.
I bought the Ruger M77 Alaskan in 30-06. It has the laminate stock which is great for up there.

If you prefer the heavier rifle then you should go with the Safari Express version. I see no disadvantage with this model other than the heavier weight.

The Alaskan model is actually lighter than Winchester states. It's at least a pound lighter than the 8.8 listed. I actually like this weight and if you have a good gunsmith he can shorten the barrel a couple of inches and remount the sight.
There will be more noticeable recoil with the Alaskan version.

So the Safari is just around the same weight as my M1 Garand. And I think sense Im moving up from 30-06 to a .375, the added weight wont be a bad idea.