Wanted to buy Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Safari Express

[Rifleman97]

The Montana Rifle Company should have their TSAVO in .375 H&H in production and available around Christmas this year.

The MRC TSAVO will be higher priced than the Winchester M70 but I believe it will be a better made rifle.
I put the MRC TSAVO rifle in the same class as Kimber of Oregon rifles. A big step above my beloved Model 70's!

Thread 'Montana Rifle Company TSAVO in .375 H&H - Shooting!!!'

Mar 27, 2025

@Altitude sickness and I hosted Ian, Brian, and Kristen of the Montana Rifle Company for a “user test” of a pre-production example of the new MRC Tsavo Rifle in .375 H&H. It is a really nice rifle featuring;

• 4 round magazine in .375 H&H
• 23” barrel
• Removable muzzle brake
• Cerakote finish
• Uses M70 Classic scope bases
• Very nice wood with a “vacuum” impregnated finish
• A bunch of other features that I didn’t take notes on… J
• Retail price when available, $3295

We shot at 50 yards off the standing rest and at 15 to 20 yards for rapid fire. We took a lot of...

• Mark A Ouellette
• Replies: 106
• Forum: .375 & up

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Thread 'Video - Shooting Montana Rifle Company TSAVO in .375 H&H'

Mar 31, 2025

All,
@Altitude sickness and I have the pleasure of @Imac45acp , Brian, and Kristan of the Montana Rifle Comany allowing us to test fire a pre-production example of their TSAVO rifle in .375 H&H.

Please know this is my first ever video and I think it's fairly good. I am still learning this new stuff...
Camera used was a Nikon Z8 mirrorless with 28-400 F4-8 lense.

This link is unlisted (not public, for now..) but its okay share it among us gun guys!

Photos of this rifle are posted in this thread...

• Mark A Ouellette
• Replies: 8
• Forum: .375 & up

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While those are gorgeous, they’re a bit rich for my blood. If Winchester would make enough to have in stock I’d be more than happy to pay the $1800 they suggest selling a new one for. All my other Winchester 70’s have been great and I’d have no issues with getting another.

I don’t want a pre 64, because who knows if the barrel has been worn out, and I wouldn’t want to be “that guy” going out hunting and potentially beating up a rare classic.

 

[Muskox]

Yeah I agree. I might be new to this forum but if I was selling something here I’d encourage people to check me out on a different forum (Long Range Hunting is my main, and can respond to messages on there for proof that I’m the same Rifleman97) for my trader history and hundreds of messages over years of being on the forum. Without that, I’d be cautious

I still wouldn't buy from someone I didn't know.

I am over getting the shaft.

 

[Rifleman97]

I still wouldn't buy from someone I didn't know.

I am over getting the shaft.

Totally understandable, I’ve yet to be shafted on LRH or shooters forum but I don’t take ANY risks

 

[549]

The Montana Rifle Company should have their TSAVO in .375 H&H in production and available around Christmas this year.

The MRC TSAVO will be higher priced than the Winchester M70 but I believe it will be a better made rifle.
I put the MRC TSAVO rifle in the same class as Kimber of Oregon rifles. A big step above my beloved Model 70's!

Thread 'Montana Rifle Company TSAVO in .375 H&H - Shooting!!!'

Mar 27, 2025

@Altitude sickness and I hosted Ian, Brian, and Kristen of the Montana Rifle Company for a “user test” of a pre-production example of the new MRC Tsavo Rifle in .375 H&H. It is a really nice rifle featuring;

• 4 round magazine in .375 H&H
• 23” barrel
• Removable muzzle brake
• Cerakote finish
• Uses M70 Classic scope bases
• Very nice wood with a “vacuum” impregnated finish
• A bunch of other features that I didn’t take notes on… J
• Retail price when available, $3295

We shot at 50 yards off the standing rest and at 15 to 20 yards for rapid fire. We took a lot of...

• Mark A Ouellette
• Replies: 106
• Forum: .375 & up

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Thread 'Video - Shooting Montana Rifle Company TSAVO in .375 H&H'

Mar 31, 2025

All,
@Altitude sickness and I have the pleasure of @Imac45acp , Brian, and Kristan of the Montana Rifle Comany allowing us to test fire a pre-production example of their TSAVO rifle in .375 H&H.

Please know this is my first ever video and I think it's fairly good. I am still learning this new stuff...
Camera used was a Nikon Z8 mirrorless with 28-400 F4-8 lense.

This link is unlisted (not public, for now..) but its okay share it among us gun guys!

Photos of this rifle are posted in this thread...

• Mark A Ouellette
• Replies: 8
• Forum: .375 & up

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Mark,

It’s a fine rifle no doubt. But I couldn’t pay the asking price when I already know I’d have to pay to replace the stock and have the barrel cut and recrowned to make it “mine”.

I keep hoping to see their actions for sale.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

I am told Winchester is doing a production run this fall.

 

[Scott4030]

I did manage to find a beautiful South Carolina production Safari Express in .375 H&H on this forum. Great transaction, no issues, gorgeous rifle in excellent condition from WC86. Excellent seller, sent to my FFL. Picked it up last week and couldn’t be happier.

 

[BGGMKLR]

I did manage to find a beautiful South Carolina production Safari Express in .375 H&H on this forum. Great transaction, no issues, gorgeous rifle in excellent condition from WC86. Excellent seller, sent to my FFL. Picked it up last week and couldn’t be happier.

Soooo...starting a world-class 375 collection?
You have a pretty good headstart.
Best
Spike

 

[Scott4030]

Soooo...starting a world-class 375 collection?
You have a pretty good headstart.
Best
Spike

I figured I would pick it up since I started the ball rolling on looking for one. Plus I’m a little nervous about scratching that beautiful CZ!

 

[BGGMKLR]

I figured I would pick it up since I started the ball rolling on looking for one. Plus I’m a little nervous about scratching that beautiful CZ!

Ha! You told me you you're hard on them...tried my best to break you of the habit. Mission accomplished.

 

[WC86]

I did manage to find a beautiful South Carolina production Safari Express in .375 H&H on this forum. Great transaction, no issues, gorgeous rifle in excellent condition from WC86. Excellent seller, sent to my FFL. Picked it up last week and couldn’t be happier.

Thanks very much scott4030.

He was great to work with as well and was patient with my FFL when they were slow to get it out the door.

Also enjoyed some conversation about getting kids hunting. As said before, he’s a great addition to the site.

Enjoy the rifle!

 

[Scott4030]

Thanks! It is a gorgeous rifle and I’m super happy with it. It will see some serious hunting. I will send pics!

 

[Scott4030]

Ha! You told me you you're hard on them...tried my best to break you of the habit. Mission accomplished.

You saw the terrible things I do to my rifles earlier this week! Couldn’t let that happen to that perfect CZ!!

 

[BGGMKLR]

You saw the terrible things I do to my rifles earlier this week! Couldn’t let that happen to that perfect CZ!!

Clearly...you're a hard case...but at least now, we have you finally contemplating beauty.
Baby steps amigo.
Best
Freddie "Shitty Shot" B

 

[Scott4030]

Clearly...you're a hard case...but at least now, we have you finally contemplating beauty.
Baby steps amigo.
Best
Freddie "Shitty Shot" B

Baby steps it is! Don’t know what you’re talking about with the signature!

 

[BGGMKLR]

Baby steps it is! Don’t know what you’re talking about with the signature!

Appreciate you covering my six.