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.
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?
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.
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.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.