Which .375 rifle?
This is a discussion on Which .375 rifle? within the .375 & Up forums, part of the Firearms & Ammunition category; I'm planning to purchase a new rifle chambered in the classic 375 H&H. I'm looking at either a CZ 550 ...
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01-02-2012, 04:25 AM #1
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Which .375 rifle?
I'm planning to purchase a new rifle chambered in the classic 375 H&H. I'm looking at either a CZ 550 or a Weatherby Mark V. The rifle will be used for dangerous game as well as larger African and North American game. I'm a bit partial to the Weatherby because of owning another Mark V in 300 Wby mag. I've have heard good things about the CZ and it appears to always be in the running in other posts. Any experience, thoughts, or suggestions would be a great help. Thanks.
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01-02-2012, 05:07 AM #2
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Check these threads, you won't get much more advice than this. Some wise men here.
What 375 H & H rifle would you Purchase and Why
CHOICE in .375 - Guidance please!
"THE EMPEROR" .375 H&H Magnum
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01-02-2012, 05:44 AM #3
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Welcome to the forum.
Out of the two rifle in your post IMO opinion the CZ is a better choice. First of all I am not a big fan of Weatherby. that is a personal choice and other will disagree.
I am assuming you are refering to this rifle:
CZ-USA -> CZ 550 American Safari Magnum
The CZ is a big stout double square bridge control round feed rifle. If in the future you want to upgrade to a bigger caliber it is a good platform to build just about any Dangerous Game cartridge all the way up to a .600 Overkill.
The drawbacks IMO are the trigger, the barrel is too long, there is no barrel band for the sling, and it is heavy for a .375.
I own a CZ in a 375 with the AHR #2 upgrades. The upgrades make it a very nice rifle with the exception of the weight. It shoots everytime and will feed flat nose solids with ease. I have taken mine to Africa twice and have carried it all day, but a pound and half lighter would make it almost the perfect rifle.
Another choice would be the new Winchester Model 70s. I have not shot one, but from all reports the new ones from Winchester are quite nice. The have a good trigger, CRF, barrel band, 3 position safety and come in about a pound lighter than the CZs.
http://www.winchesterguns.com/produc...01C&mid=535116
Good luck on your choice.
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01-02-2012, 06:51 AM #4
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DOCMAN is right, The other threads pretty much have this covered and there is a lot of useful info on the topic of the 375. One thing I have noticed here is that in the world of DG hunting there are not many Weatherby fans. Most will agree that it is a fine PG rifle in whichever Weatherby caliber you choose (my PH had the 375 Weatherby) but, it was for PG. I personally could care less if a rifle is CRF or PF, but the CZ's are great rifles and very accurate and you get the CRF as a "bonus".
BTW, welcome to the forum.
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01-02-2012, 07:50 AM #5
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Hi, welcome.
I think the CZ is a good choice because of the magazine capacity and general quality and ruggedness. I dont know the Weatherby, never owned or used one. I am impartial to the Win M70 Safari express because I have used both CZ and M70 in .375 for a while, and I prefer the M70.
Its been said you will get info regarding the .375 on this forum, rightly so, you are at the right place.
Enjoy the hunt!
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01-02-2012, 07:52 AM #6
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I meant I am partial to the M70.
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01-02-2012, 10:08 AM #7
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Docman has this one covered
James Grage - New Mexico
Hold a steady Eye & Rifle...
"Very few of the so-called liberals are open-minded...they shout you down and won't let you speak if you disagree with them." John Wayne
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01-02-2012, 04:44 PM #8
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I would suggest the Winchester 70 or CZ 550. I think the Weatherby could be a fine plains game gun, but not a great choice for dangerous game.



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