20" 375 H&H

[Pheroze]

is a barrel length of 20" for a 375 just too short for comfort? I saw a full stocked rifle in that caliber. Weight was about 8.5lbs. Looked beautiful but I was thinking performance loss and muzzle blast make it less appealing.

As I have no life I just troll around looking at various 375's lol.

 

[enysse]

I think it would be okay, the velocity loss would not be huge. It will make the gun easier carrying in the brush. I was constantly getting tangled in the Limpopo with my long barreled gun.

 

[greyfox]

I shoot a 20" 375 (and a 21 " 7mm Mag) the velocity loss int he 7 mag is present, yes, in a 375 not so much.
as stated in the brush (I used to live in AK) the short barrel is real handy.

 

[ActionBob]

I think the velocity loss would be minimal. If I'm not mistaken, the 375 Ruger is designed to perform the same out of a 20" as the H&H out of 24" barrel. And there is not much difference between the two in same length barrels.

 

[ActionBob]

P.S. wouldn't that be a great gun to put a silencer on?

 

[DOC-404]

..here is a pic of mine with a can on the noisy end. You will have no problems, 20 inches is fine for a .375, especially in thick bush..

 

[spike.t]

is a barrel length of 20" for a 375 just too short for comfort? I saw a full stocked rifle in that caliber. Weight was about 8.5lbs. Looked beautiful but I was thinking performance loss and muzzle blast make it less appealing.

As I have no life I just troll around looking at various 375's lol.

pheroze got anyway of putting a photo of the rifle on here? no problem as far as i would be concerned, but then i like short barrels

 

[DOC-404]

..but then i like short barrels

..you stuck with one then, my buddy..?

 

[spike.t]

Ahhhhhhh dont you just love creative editing......

 

[CAustin]

I shoot a Ruger Guide Gun that is a 20" barrel in 416. This rifle has the muzzle break system that is removable if you prefer. Very accurate rifle.

 

[Pheroze]

the gun is a Zastava. Inexpensive but it looks good. Here is the link to their website http://www.tradeexcanada.com/content/zastava-commercial-m98-m70-full-mannlicher-stock-375-hh-0

 

[sestoppelman]

I don't care for short barrels and full stocks,,,,but that is pretty neat looking! It might be a bit lively though!

 

[ActionBob]

Ok love the mannlicher stock And Iiron sights. Can't put a silencer on that. Even a scope could screw up the look. That gun might be worth just "having". To bad it does not have better wood and finish.

 

[ActionBob]

If you want an effective gun designed to be short and handy, in a caliber engineered to perform in a 20" barrel... get a ruger guide gun in 375 ruger. Only downfall is the less available ammo and it is not a classic. Cost might even be less.

 

[spike.t]

the gun is a Zastava. Inexpensive but it looks good. Here is the link to their website http://www.tradeexcanada.com/content/zastava-commercial-m98-m70-full-mannlicher-stock-375-hh-0

nice little carry rifle with a compact QD scope to go with it just in case. reminds me of my 9.3x62 heym

 

[Jonathan Swatts]

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..here is a pic of mine with a can on the noisy end. You will have no problems, 20 inches is fine for a .375, especially in thick bush..

Hi Doc-404, I am looking for a comb raising attachment like the one you have on your 375. Can you please tell me who makes this specific one and where you bought it?

Thanks!

 

[Pheroze]

I found a nice comb attachment at Cabelas a while back.

I was thinking that this gun would have to be a project. I think its basic weight is ok but it will probably require tweaking it to make it a better shooter. At a minimum a recoil pad. I am just concerned that the basic platform is manageable. If it is too "lively" then I will be taking on too much. Maybe some weight in the fore grip?

 

[Rob404]

I like Mannlicher Stocks ,,I.m thinking that little guy would give you quite a thump

 

[Pheroze]

Would the recoil be greater because of the short barrel alone? I ask because on the Zastava website it lists the gun at 8.5lbs. When I compared that with other 375s it seemed about average (some were lighter and some heavier).

I am wondering if the recoil be less in a 8.5lbs rifle with a longer barrel? Would the 20" barrel jump more than a 24" with the same weight?

 

[spike.t]

Pheroze i think you should just put yourself out of your misery and confusion and buy it ,and then you will know the answers and so will we . plus i think it looks quite nice