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Even though my "geterdone" rifle is a custom Mod 70 .338 I still think the best Brown Bear combo going is a pre-64 Mod. 70 .375 H&H with the right bullet. Why? Plenty of power and manageable recoil for the fast repeat shots. They hold 4 in the magazine and one up the spout. Good iron sights, gun and cal. had proven reliability long before any of us showed up. Carried by a whole bunch of old bear guides and Alaskan hunters. African pro's speak highly of this combo also. That rifle was ready to go out of the box. Something I can't say about the current crop of mass produced rifles. I know there are bigger and badder out there and custom rifles but the old pre-64 .375 H&H will always get my vote. No, I have never shot anything with a .375 but I can still vote! Lets hear your pick!

Message Thread:

• Best Costal Brown Bear Rifle .338 mag. Jan 31 2006
  • 338 Win alaska bush man Feb 22 2006
    • Mauser FN alaska bush man Feb 22 2006
  • .375H&H Whogoose Jan 31 2006
    • My facts Bighorse Feb 01 2006
      • Facial... Brian Richardson Feb 01 2006
    • right on whogoose/375 h+h gumboot458 Feb 01 2006
    • my fav... BRWNBR Jan 31 2006
      • shot placement AK375HH Jan 31 2006
        • question... BRWNBR Jan 31 2006
          • 45/70 brush AK375HH Jan 31 2006
  • Venerable pre 64, 375H&H VernAK Jan 31 2006
  • over blown? interesting comment jklingel Jan 31 2006
    • bear rifle shphtr Jan 31 2006
  • IF HE CAN USE IT DR B Jan 31 2006
    • Do NOT agree!!! Brian Richardson Jan 31 2006
      • Layne Simpson survey LaneW Jan 31 2006
    • Sage Advice Michael Strahan Jan 31 2006
  • 375HH AK375HH Jan 31 2006
    • M-70 .375 H&H whateveri8 Jan 31 2006
  • BB gun BrownBear Jan 31 2006
    • The biggest AlaskaCub Jan 31 2006