ideas for a rem700 375hh action...

[michaeltx]

I'm tired of this rifle constantly kicking my ass, so I'm thinking about a re-barrel. A 7 pound 375hh sounded like a good idea at first...

I suppose it would be a good action to build a 338 lapua on, that's the first thing I thought of at least. Any ideas?

 

[rwest309]

Re: ideas for a rem700 375hh action...

338 edge

"lapua" sounds really cool when you say it out loud but not when youre buying brass 338 Edge (wich uses 300 RUM brass) can be had for far less than Lapua anything.

The Lapua brass is higher quality and may give you more loadings but the edge has the "edge" ballistics plus it is standard magnum bolt face.

Get a good bbl 28-30 incher 3 grooves are better as far as increased velocities The edge is every bit as effective as the lapua even slinging 300 grainers.

 

[ursus148]

Re: ideas for a rem700 375hh action...

If you like the .375 why not put a brake on it? I use one made by Randy Selby in Wyoming that is actually quiet compared to others. I have 700 KS mountain rifle cut back to 21 inches. The rifle weighs 7 1/4 scoped and kicks like a 30.06, with the Mcmillan Classic Mountai Rifle stock and a Remington Magnum contour barrel. It is one of my favorite rifles. I even had the chance to take a lion in Africa with it two years ago. When people handle it they think it is a .308. An awesome hunting rifle with stout but manageable recoil. Just a thought. The .338 Lapua has pretty stout recoil itself. Wade

 

[michaeltx]

Re: ideas for a rem700 375hh action...

I'll have to look into that 338 edge, I've heard of it but don't know anything about it.

I've thought about putting a brake on the 375, but hate to lose or mess with the front sight. I shot it with irons for the first year I owned it, although it has a scope now. I really don't NEED a 375 for anything, but it's a lot of fun, for about 3 shots.

 

[ursus148]

Re: ideas for a rem700 375hh action...

You can leave the sight on the front and still add the brake, no problem. You can do alot with this round, but everyone has their preferences. If you ever sell it instead let me know. All the best!

 

[rwest309]

Re: ideas for a rem700 375hh action...

http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/338-edge-1.php

Good article by the guy that developed the edge complete with load data and field test data.

There is alot out there on this one.