Bass Pro 375 H&H

dogcat1 said:

Cannot address everyone's taste in the esthetics on this rifle, but, the Model 70 made today is better than the ones made prior to 1964. I have shot both extensively and had accuracy issues as well as mechanical issues with the old ones. I much prefer and do not buy the pre-64 hype machine by "collectors'.
If you want a pretty rifle, then this one works. If you like CZ, they work. If you like the Ruger version, they work.
After 15 trips to Africa, the rifle is not the "end all be all". The shooter is the key and being able to hit what you aim at. On half my trips I used camp guns. Never had an issue.
I ask every PH what they want to see in a hunter. They answer the following -
1. Be in decent physical shape.
2. Have broken in boots.
3. Listen to the PH.
4. Be able to hit what they aim at.
5. Be able to handle the caliber they bring or use.
6. Use a .375 HH bolt rifle.

I have never heard one say - "Gosh, I am glad you brought that pretty rifle" or "I am so glad you use a .500 Buffalo Stomper". A rifle is an inanimate tool... It has no life and does what you direct it to do. You never see a carpenter stand in front of a house with a picture of him and his hammer. I never get the love affair with a tool.

I won't even say what they say about doubles, single shots, bows or lever guns. At the end of it, the PH wants to give you a great experience. Being able to shoot is a big part. So use what works.

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wildwilderness said:

Is this rifle offered in a Left Hand model?

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MD Driver said:

Hey Curt, how is the crown on yours? Also, is the rear sight mounted OK on the barrel?

I’ve had a chance to delve into mine deeper, and man I hate writing this (and disregard my post above)…..

My rear sight mount sits somewhere between 12 and 1 o’clock on the barrel top. The front sight hood sits lopsided on the mount, like it’s cocked off to the left. The sight itself seems properly mounted. The stock has three spots that are wood knots even though they’re smoothed like the rest of the wood. The trigger is not good, Timney already ordered.

Absolutely my fault for not inspecting it closer when they took it out of the box at Cabela’s.

Don’t know about this guys. As soon as the Timney gets installed, I’ll wring it out at the range. But for now, hmmmm…..

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curt672 said:

Word of caution, the trigger on these new Model 70s it terrible. Mine would not adjust down below 5 lb. A new Timney fixed it. Just an fyi

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Chad '06 said:

I recently got a new Safari Express and maybe I just got lucky but mine has a very nice trigger. I haven't checked the weight but it definitely feels lighter than 5 pounds right out of the box. IIRC, I believe Winchester claims 3.5 pounds and I bet that is pretty close.

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