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    Improvements to Winchester Safari Express; to Interarms Whitworth

    I have the Zastava, my buddy the Whitworth. Both in .375. Same rifle, different branding. Think of the two like different trim packages on a truck. In my opinion, the Whitworth is the nicer of the two. Seems the machining is a cleaner, and the finishes a little better. Stock has nicer lines...
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    Action Length, Zastava .375 H&H

    Guys, thank you all so very much! This is exactly what I suspected, but had no sound data to back it. Thank you all for taking the time to share your valuable insight. I just knew that somebody here would have the golden eggs I was looking for, and you did not disappoint. I’ve already had the...
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    Action Length, Zastava .375 H&H

    Good day, fellow members of the greatest forum on earth! Restocking my Zastava LK M70 in .375H&H. Without going full custom, the number of stockmakers that offer a fine piece of wood for this left-handed rifle is very limited. I believe I have one lined up, but I do have a question. I am...
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    Little tips that can make a big difference?

    YES INDEED! Same boat here. Zambuk cannot be beat to purchase while in country, but you definitely need to take some chapstick/lip balm along.
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    Ammo issue or rifle issue?

    As so many others have said, I would not think that it is the rifle. I've experienced light strikes on factory ammo of various brands. Although it can occur on any brand, I have had far fewer from the "premium" manufacturers. Two things you can do to mitigate this issue (other than the diet you...
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    Talley Peep in NECG Grip Trap

    You know…I had considered something along those lines as well…if done right, it could accommodate other accoutrements as well. But, I fear it would require the removal of too much wood. And, even after drawing some things out, I just couldn’t get anything to look right. Form always follows...
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    Talley Peep in NECG Grip Trap

    I appreciate that tidbit, too! While I am piecing this together bit-by-bit, I have another future endeavor in mind. I have a Ruger in .300 Win that has become somewhat of a closet queen. Finding medium to big bores in left hand is…rather like finding hen teeth. As such, I’m considering...
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    Talley Peep in NECG Grip Trap

    Ontario Hunter, you may consider the XS front sight with a white stripe. Very robust, as it is solid steel. Very quick to pick up and get on target. Highly visible. Here is a link: https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-sights-parts/white-stripe-dovetail-front-sight/ Another...
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    Talley Peep in NECG Grip Trap

    Thank you, zephyr! This is EXACTLY the information that I was looking for. 86thecat, I had considered something similar, as I actually do leatherwork myself. Considered somehow incorporating a pouch into a sling for it. But what if, for whatever reason I take the sling off? In the end, I want a...
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    Talley Peep in NECG Grip Trap

    Good evening, all. I am slowly but surely getting my trusty .375 H&H together just the way I like it. Rifle currently wears Talley bases with QD rings. I chose this setup so that I could use Talley's peep in lieu of the scope, if needed/wanted. Front sight is an XS white stripe blade. I really...
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    What calibre for Cape Eland

    One more thing I’d like to add. I haven’t looked through all the replies, so forgive me if somebody else has addressed this. Shot placement is paramount. And it should be with a PREMIUM BULLET. Bonded, monolithic…it doesn’t matter. You want something that will not come apart and will...
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    Left Handed FTW Hunter in .300WM, anyone?

    *Note: Pelican, Garmin NOT INCLUDED. But will throw in the foam cut to this rifle, if you wish. Fits Pelican 1750. Would also throw in the shoes, if buyer interested HAHAHA
 
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