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Also open to .416 in the same configuration but don’t know if Winchester ever made one in a lefty model.
I see very few M70 Lefties in 375 these days...you might look at Dakota's as well...last lefty 375 M70 I saw sold for almost $3k
All but one of my 375 length Lefty M70's started out as 7 Rem Mag's and 300 Winnie and had the rear bridge opened up to accommodate the 3.6" length.
John Farner in New Mexico did my 375 H&H...he is now retired.Who did that for you if you don’t mind my asking? I tried that guy in WI who is the M70 guru and he flat out declined. I have one I would do.
Thanks, they definitely seem to be a needle in the haystack. I saw the Ruger on GB but from what I’ve read, it seems the H&H would be worth holding out for. Do you know anyone with .375 Ruger experience? Looking for a plains game/Cape buffalo rifleThe M70s in LH are hard to find. I was fortunate enough to get one last November. I gave $2900 for the rifle. There is a LH CZ 550 in 375 H&H on GB right now. I think it has been bid up to around $2,650 or so. There is also a Ruger 375 on GB now with the current bid around $850 I think. Just a couple of other options you might be interested in if you can’t find the M70. Good luck in your search.
I did buy a Zastava and was not as impressed with the action compared to Win and Dakota. good heavy stock thoWelcome aboard DLB3. Although not exactly what you were looking for, I believe Zastava makes left-handed rifles in that caliber. Hopefully some of our left-handed members will chime in here. Sgt_Zim, are your ears burning?
@JMJ88 knows his stuff. ( by the way send me pics of your build on that action you bought)John Farner in New Mexico did my 375 H&H...he is now retired.
Jim Kobe in Minnesota did my 458 Lott, my 375 RUM, and he has my 416 Rem now.
There are a few other very capable M70 smiths that can make it work...biggest issues are rear scope mounts, knocking the spacer out of the mag box, mag follower, and lengthening the bolt stop.
I know a dude in TN that can hook you up with a LH 375 Zastava, usually has a few in stock. Zastava, like CZ before it, needs the attention of a good smith to make it slick. He probably still has them at around $1000 new. PM me if you want his info.Also open to .416 in the same configuration but don’t know if Winchester ever made one in a lefty model.
Beautiful rifles! Now I kind of want to put together the trio of Safari Expresses hahaThey did! I regret passing the 416 rem up years ago. Settled for a Montana still pretty good. In the process of getting syn stock swapped to walnut.
375H&H:
the bottom is a safari express
middle is a classic super express
top is a safari express 458 win mag re-barreled to Lott
took me a long time to find then. keep looking and be ready they are out there. These are not for sale.
Thanks, I’ll have to look into these!I use a Browning A bolt in 375 left handed. 60 degree bolt lift, nice slick action. Personally I am very happy with it.
Lane that is correct. Not to sidetrack the thread but good info. The M70 CRF actions for 7 Rem Mag/300 Win are identical to the 375 H&H/300 WBY/7 STW actions with a few changes. The WSM actions are their own animal and not suitable for the H&H swap.@JMJ88 knows his stuff. ( by the way send me pics of your build on that action you bought)
correct me if I’m wrong but with what you said you should be able to tap into the 375H&H family tree with a rebarrel/ chamber and make a fine riffle? 264 win mag, 7 mag, 300 H&H, 300 win mag, 338 win mag, 458 win mag…..just makes the search a little easier?
I shot the buff in my avatar with a 375 ruger. 1 in the heart and done at 50 yards. With good bullets like the TSX, CEB Raptors and Hammer Hunters, they elevate either .375 you chose to shoot. I also took a nice gemsbok, warthog and impala with the same.Thanks, they definitely seem to be a needle in the haystack. I saw the Ruger on GB but from what I’ve read, it seems the H&H would be worth holding out for. Do you know anyone with .375 Ruger experience? Looking for a plains game/Cape buffalo rifle