SPEEDY Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I finally picked up my new big game rifle recently a Remington XCR in 375H&H with a 2.2-7X36 Kahles scope. The 1st time that I fired it I was very surprised by the recoil to say the least as it was about the same as a 7mm rem mag but with more push and less jump and not as much bite. After I got home I lightened the trigger a little to about 2lbs and set it a bit crisper and as I have a good 3-5mm space in the mag to seat the projectiles out I can see this being a very accurate big game outfit indeed. As for the mechanics it is one of the smoothest and best functioning rifles I have ever bought new. With a little wearing in it will be very smooth indeed, feeding from the magazine is flawless and ejection is strong and very positive. The surface finish is blemish free and there was no sign of tool marks and the stock fit was perfect. Over all while I don’t like buying any firearm sight unseen my previous experience didn’t let me down in my opinion there definitely on a winner here. I find the XCR to be a great buy and after some extensive testing I would say that for a fairly big bore it has many fine qualities 1) It has quite reasonable recoil from the bench but more then a box of ammo and it starts to bruise a bit. 2) In the rain I caries very well and those Hogue grips provide the best feel and the firmest most stable grip on any rifle I have held. No matter how wet or how slippery it got I always had a perfect grip and total rifle control at all times and I just made me feel confident in my outfit no matter the weather. 3) That after all the rain and mud and gunk it wiped clean very easy and showed no signs of having been out in the weather except on the rings that are the only part not stainless. 4) From the shoulder it is very balanced and has very manageable almost borderline pleasant recoil with a lot of push and very little bite. 5) And cleaning is a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Sweet looking rifle. :yp: Glad your happy with it, thats what matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Wow nice!! Really does look like the bullets are pushed and crimped into the case as far as possible Good luck with it! would be nice to see some long range targets.. EDIT: Frank, Im sure you would use it for fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Wow nice!!Really does look like the bullets are pushed and crimped into the case as far as possible Their PMC silver box ammo I load 270gr Woodleigh PP pills now their much better. Frank, Im sure you would use it for fox Why not I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Nice gun, looks a bit like a Sako 75 Finnlite. How much does it weigh? I was surprised by the recoil of the 375, I expected it to be massive, but as you have described it, it was more a big shove than a smack in the shoulder (I shot it off sticks not prone) the bloke that owns the gun I shot now shoots with a flinch as he only ever fires 'plains' type rifles which can't be a good thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 It weighs just over 8lbs and I still don’t like shooting it from the bench but I can shoot it from the shoulder or off of a doorframe very easy and I don’t even notice the recoil. I also find the best way to get used to a big game rifle is to take it hunting for rabbits, my view is if I can hit a Rabbit at 50m from the shoulder then a Deer or a big Buff will be a piece of cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Nice rifle I've shot the .340 wetherby magnum and i don't think i would want to shoot one from the bench and definately not prone Standing from sticks isn't that bad though and as you say recoil isn't really noticeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Wow nice!! Really does look like the bullets are pushed and crimped into the case as far as possible :o Their PMC silver box ammo I load 270gr Woodleigh PP pills now their much better. Frank, Im sure you would use it for fox Why not I have. Is that why it apears to have a bullet wound from head to rear? Im sure that nocks them down pretty clean Will make a nice stalking rifle too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 EDIT:Frank, Im sure you would use it for fox Well, you know me. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Thats a fine looking Rifle mate ............have you by any chance got any .223 ammo where you can photograph this calibre along side one round to give me an idea of size You ain't colourblind by any chance ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Right to left 223rem, 243win and the 375H&H with a 270gr Woodleigh PP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yup pretty big! Speedy out of interest how much are those .375 rounds? I think they are geeting on towards £2 a shot here if you use factory loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Between $1.50AU and $2.00AU with my reloads or about $3.00AU to $6.00AU for factory rounds I'm buying a bulk box of 500 220gr taipan pills for Rabbits to Pigs and my re-loads should come down to about $1.00AU a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboy Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hi Speedy, nice rifle ! Will a gun like that drop just about anything with good shot placement ? Leeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) . Edited September 4, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Leeboy, if you check a website such as African Hunter, there are claims that every species of dangerous and plains game has been killed cleanly with a .375. Seriously impressive guns, and very versatile. Unlike a .600NE.... Take a look at this article: http://www.african-hunter.com/375_on_elephant.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLINSRI Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Lovely looking gun...happy looking owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Right to left 223rem, 243win and the 375H&H with a 270gr Woodleigh PP. Cheers for that speedy ..................Anti Aircraft ammo ,can't fault you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 You ain't colourblind by any chance ! I am guessing Trinny and Susanah haven't made it down to Australia yet Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 speedy do the pigs come armour plated down under, how much meat damage would u get from one of those babies if it hit the bone. nice looking gun, and boy are those rounds big. cheers flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboy Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Leeboy, if you check a website such as African Hunter, there are claims that every species of dangerous and plains game has been killed cleanly with a .375. Seriously impressive guns, and very versatile. Unlike a .600NE.... Take a look at this article: http://www.african-hunter.com/375_on_elephant.htm Baldrick, thanks mate. Great website. regards Leeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY Posted May 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Lovely dog you got Speedy, what breed is s/he?John She is a Staghound and a damn great Rabbit catcher she even knocks over Foxes with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 http://www.centuryarms.com.au/docs/4bore.html The mother of all heavy rifles. Not entirely what one would shoot with this, particularly as it's likely to be £150+ per shot. probably not an issue if you can afford to buy this cannon in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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