Replacement sights And bases for a Winchester 70 Classic Stainless 375 H&H (1999 New Haven)

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I recently acquired a Winchester Model 70 Classic Stainless in 375 H&H. It is a New Haven model built in 1999. Unfortunately, the fixed sights were taken off of it and they are no were to be found. The previous owner mounted a huge scope that interfered with the rear sight so he took off the rear sight and base along with the front sight ramp and sight. I included a picture below where you can see the hole left empty on top of the barrel and the scope overlapping it.

I have looked online and I can find new front sight ramps and sight parts for a 458 Win Mag, but the 375 H&H sights are not available new. I have heard criticism of the Winchester sights mostly centered around the rear iron sight having a fold down sight blade. Can anyone recommend high quality replacement fixed sights that would fit this rifle using the original mounting? I really like the kind of sights that have a fixed sight blade at 100 meters and a folding blade for different distances beyond that, but a single fixed blade would also be OK.

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Go to the NECG web site and take your pick of the parts to be installed.
A banded-ramp front sight is more desirable than a ramp alone.
They have rear sights galore too.
 
I have the same rifle and replacing sights with stainless quarter rib kit (quarter rib, banded front sight, banded swivel)
Hope to have this month.
Here is thread

quarter rib, banded sling swivel and banded front sight kit interest​

 
...Max, I have the front sight ramp, insert, screws, and hood. All like new. $60 shipped.
 
Go to the NECG web site and take your pick of the parts to be installed.
A banded-ramp front sight is more desirable than a ramp alone.
They have rear sights galore too.
Thanks. I checked out NECG and they have very nice stuff.
 
As many people upgrade their sights there has to be some take offs floating around. You might try some gunsmiths who work on these rifles.
Could you point out some that you are thinking about? I am not familiar with them. Sure there are a lot of gunsmiths (unfortunately less than before), but anll of them I know are not working on Safari type rifles. It would be helpful.
 

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