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January 20, 2015
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Looking to acquire a shooter model 70 pre 64 in a .375 H&H for collecting as well as occasional “plinking”. I see that some have been reinforced to prevent splitting, etc. I would probably be only running a dozen or less rounds though it on a yearly basis. Is stock splitting a real concern on these powerful loads????
March 12, 2008
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Yes, stock splitting/cracking is a definite concern. I have seen literally dozens with stocks cracked at the tang, and many more that were cracked under the rear half of receiver as well. Personally, I would pick up a “beater” stock and shoot it that way. Why chance it?
Steve
January 20, 2015
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Good point. I wonder if the new production model 70’s have been beefed up. Maybe I just pick up a new Alaskan – for half the price!!
March 12, 2008
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Cannot comment on the new rifles, I have never even held one.
Steve
January 20, 2015
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Took an Elk two weeks ago with a new production .300 win mag supergrade. Love the rifle – very accurate. Really want a big-bore pre though for occasional bench shooting at the gun club.
February 19, 2013
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I recently acquired a pre 64 375 h&h…..and it is a hoot to shoot!!! And way less kick than my pre 64 ’06 featherweight…Do yourself a favor and get one!
January 20, 2015
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Any issues with stock cracking/splitting??
February 19, 2013
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Not that i have seen. Everything on my rifle is clean and straight. Probably 95% condition….Shot about 10 rounds through it not too long ago and no splitting of any kind.
Here’s a picture of what mine looks like.
January 20, 2015
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That’s a beauty!!! Did you shoot from shoulder? Shooting bags? Or sled? Assume cracking would be more likely in a fixed position.
October 27, 2012
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Foxfire–Check your Private Messages please.
February 19, 2013
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foxfire said
That’s a beauty!!! Did you shoot from shoulder? Shooting bags? Or sled? Assume cracking would be more likely in a fixed position.
Some buddies and i were shooting it in the standing off shoulder position. Accurate as can be and surprisingly there was little kick. My 30-06 has more kick then the 375
