Winchester Alaskan .375 question

[Erik7181]

Hi,
So as some of you may know, Iv been looking for a .375 for a while. Iv looked at both the Alaskan and Safari express although not in person as no place even remotely close to me stock them.
So im currently looking at the Alaskan.
Now I have seen some used Safari express models on line but one I want CRF not push feed and the ones iv seen are push feed, and two I am leery of buying my first real magnum caliber rifle used.

One thing iv noticed is the Alaskan has a single cross bolt. Would I expspirence any issues with stock cracks?

 

[cajunchefray]

Hi,
So as some of you may know, Iv been looking for a .375 for a while. Iv looked at both the Alaskan and Safari express although not in person as no place even remotely close to me stock them.
So im currently looking at the Alaskan.
Now I have seen some used Safari express models on line but one I want CRF not push feed and the ones iv seen are push feed, and two I am leery of buying my first real magnum caliber rifle used.

One thing iv noticed is the Alaskan has a single cross bolt. Would I expspirence any issues with stock cracks?

I've owned the .375 Alaskan version from current Winchester production. I do not expect an issue with stock cracking, as the recoil lug is glass bedded. With that said, I had the rear stock screw pillar bedded and the tang checked for proper clearance.

I bought mine used, in like new condition. I didn't know the round count, I put maybe 80 rounds through it.
My opinion, the Alaskan is the best platform for the Model 70 .375 H&H. The slimmer barrel compared to the heavier Safari Express makes for a responsive rifle in your hands.

The Monte Carlo style stock fit me very well, even though I like the classic look of a straight comb stock. The M/C stock is very nice for cheek weld and tame recoil.
The Alaskan was 1.5 pounds lighter than the Safari Express and a real pleasure to shoot. Leupold VX-R 2-7x33 with illuminated German #4 reticle, it was reliably accurate.

I suggest buying with confidence.

 

[Clodo Ferreira]

If I were looking for a new .375, it would be the Winchester Alaskan! The reasons are the ones cajunchefray said.

Good luck!

CF

 

[Erik7181]

I've owned the .375 Alaskan version from current Winchester production. I do not expect an issue with stock cracking, as the recoil lug is glass bedded. With that said, I had the rear stock screw pillar bedded and the tang checked for proper clearance.

I bought mine used, in like new condition. I didn't know the round count, I put maybe 80 rounds through it.
My opinion, the Alaskan is the best platform for the Model 70 .375 H&H. The slimmer barrel compared to the heavier Safari Express makes for a responsive rifle in your hands.

The Monte Carlo style stock fit me very well, even though I like the classic look of a straight comb stock. The M/C stock is very nice for cheek weld and tame recoil.
The Alaskan was 1.5 pounds lighter than the Safari Express and a real pleasure to shoot. Leupold VX-R 2-7x33 with illuminated German #4 reticle, it was reliably accurate.

I suggest buying with confidence.

Thank you so much for your reply and your input.
I would not hesitate to buy a Safari express as it has some features I like but the only ones Iv seen are push feed. I do prefer a heavier rifle but It looks like it would be overly heavy balance wise.

 

[dogcat1]

I prefer the Alaskan. I have a couple of customs made like the Alaskan. I actually really like the Rigby stalking rifle profile or the Heym Martini Express type stock. The Alaskan is similar and very nice.