Author Topic: Which of 2 375's (Read 1636 times)

22rimfan · « **on:** March 19, 2006, 07:09:02 PM »

Between a Browning A Bolt Medallion 375 H&H and a CZ 550 American Safari, which would you guys choose? I can get the Browning for around $200 cheaper than the CZ, but I haven't held or even looked at a CZ, unless one counts looking at pics on the net. The Browning felt pretty good on the shoulder and the sights lined up pretty well, but I haven't heard of anyone talking aobut the Browning. Just still trying to find out info. Thanks for all replies.
Aaron

Grumulkin · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2006, 11:47:37 PM »

I don't know anything about the Browning but I have a CZ 550 Safari Magnum in 458 Lott which I really like. It has nice wood, I really like the set trigger and the integral receiver dovetails for scope mounting are great (I put Tilley quick release rings on mine which stay put).

There have been a number of posts about stock breakage under heavy recoil. I'm probably pushing near 100 rounds out of my 458 Lott with no problems thus far. I really like the gun.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2006, 12:47:54 AM »

I have a CZ 550 Safari Magnum in 416 Rigby and it is an extremely accurate gun. I am shooting 1 inch groups at 100 yards. I also have a Browning A-bolt in 338 Win Mag that shoots equally as well. If I had to make a choice between them I think I would go with the CZ. I am so impressed with the accuracy of the 416 Rigby in this gun. The only 375 H&H I had was a Sako that my buddy know owns.

msorenso · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2006, 08:40:57 AM »

tought call.. Both are very nice...Not sure what you are using it for but I everytime I pick up a cz 550 magnum I get images of africa, when I pick up an a-bolt 375 I get images of Alaska...

nasem · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2006, 12:13:47 PM »

I prefer stainless steel over anything else, so, I'd go with the browning (I think the model you speak of is stainless steel)

jrhen · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2006, 04:59:51 PM »

I own a CZ Safari "humpback" in .375 H&H and love it. Hundreds of rounds, lots of big grins from friends and any one at the range that cares for a shot. You really need to see and hold one, feel the crisp trigger, work the bolt and see the deep bluing... I hope you reload because once you get the fever

reloading is the only way my wallet could afford this habit.

sherppa · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:12:07 PM »

[tought call.. Both are very nice...Not sure what you are using it for but I everytime I pick up a cz 550 magnum I get images of africa, when I pick up an a-bolt 375 I get images of Alaska... ]

I was afriad I was the only one that does that.[/quote]

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:33:15 AM »

Quote from: sherppa

[tought call.. Both are very nice...Not sure what you are using it for but I everytime I pick up a cz 550 magnum I get images of africa, when I pick up an a-bolt 375 I get images of Alaska... ]

I was afriad I was the only one that does that.

[/quote]

When I pick up my CZ 550 in 416 Rigby, I think no matter where I go I will not be under gunned.

:-D I am at times to be considered over gunned, but never under gunned. :-D

jro45 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2006, 10:10:09 AM »

My 375 H&H is a SAKO I think its a little higher priced but it is a great rifle.
My 416 is made by Remington. I think its a little higher priced but its a great rifle.

crash87 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2006, 02:43:33 AM »

Go with the CZ or the Sako. I have a CZ in .416. No complaints, great gun. Just got done looking at the Sako, if I were in the market for a .375 that just might get the nod. Browning? Let me just say that I will NEVER forget who brought Winchester down. CRASH87[/b]

msorenso · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2006, 05:47:37 AM »

sherppa,
So did I...

sherppa · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2006, 04:35:40 PM »

Dreams of africa,

I have been looking for 375 h&h for a couple months, had somewhat made my mind up on a CZ 550, safari. Was in a gun shop in Rapid City, SD last week. From the end of the rack I could see a barrel with a hooded front sight towering above the rest of barrels.

I aproached thinking no it can't be, but it was, a used CZ 550, safari, 375 h&h, "hump back" and all. The sights came up perfectly.

Holding that rifle in my hands all I could think of was Africa.

But the reality of 15 inches of snow and 25 degrees quickly ended my metal safari.

I think the price was right ($675), but I am trying to break my nasty habit of "gunpulse" buying. I figure if it is there in a couple weeks when I go back it was ment to be, if not. oh well.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2006, 01:30:37 AM »

Quote from: sherppa

Dreams of africa,

I have been looking for 375 h&h for a couple months, had somewhat made my mind up on a CZ 550, safari. Was in a gun shop in Rapid City, SD last week. From the end of the rack I could see a barrel with a hooded front sight towering above the rest of barrels.

I aproached thinking no it can't be, but it was, a used CZ 550, safari, 375 h&h, "hump back" and all. The sights came up perfectly.

Holding that rifle in my hands all I could think of was Africa.

But the reality of 15 inches of snow and 25 degrees quickly ended my metal safari.

I think the price was right ($675), but I am trying to break my nasty habit of "gunpulse" buying. I figure if it is there in a couple weeks when I go back it was ment to be, if not. oh well.

I think I would of snatched it up real quick. :-D My CZ in 416 Rigby is a tack driver.

jro45 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2006, 03:12:29 AM »

Quote from: sherppa

Dreams of africa,

I have been looking for 375 h&h for a couple months, had somewhat made my mind up on a CZ 550, safari. Was in a gun shop in Rapid City, SD last week. From the end of the rack I could see a barrel with a hooded front sight towering above the rest of barrels.

I aproached thinking no it can't be, but it was, a used CZ 550, safari, 375 h&h, "hump back" and all. The sights came up perfectly.

Holding that rifle in my hands all I could think of was Africa.

But the reality of 15 inches of snow and 25 degrees quickly ended my metal sa

I think the price was right ($675), but I am trying to break my nasty habit of "gunpulse" buying. I figure if it is there in a couple weeks when I go back it was ment to be, if not. oh well.

My 375 is a SAKO but the CZs are a good rifle also.
You talk about Africa. Thats where me and my buddy plan to go in 07

South Africa are the plans. I will take my Sako 375 H&H and mybe my Rem 416 Mag for some planes game.

22rimfan · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2006, 12:45:07 PM »

Thanks everyone for your replies. I handled a CZ today, and well I think I am in love! Just felt right. Cannot say it any better than that. Now I just have to save up my money. Thanks for all the responses.
Aaron

msorenso · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2006, 11:46:17 AM »

sherppa,
yeah If I was you I would grab that one... where in SD do you live??

sherppa · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2006, 07:41:37 PM »

Mobridge, and you.