gohip2000

Frst off, does this rifle have to be new, or can it be a used rifle? This will make a big difference in what you have to choose from!

I personally would not pick any of the rifles you have listed, even if like you say you never intend to go to Africa. Even with Africa out of the equation, I would assume that dangerious game is on he menue since you want a 375 H&H. If any kind of dangerious game will be involved, a rifle with CRF (controlled round feed) is essential, period.. Also, since a 375 is a danerious game rifle, I would not rule out Africa or any other place, as you never know what you might do in the future. So why not purchase a rifle from the start that is apporiate to begin with?

My suggestion would be a top qulity used Mauser. Since you have a price range of $1000.00 or less, a good used Mauser is defenately possible. My personal pick would be a used Brno ZKK 602 in 375 H&H. I only hunt and shoot Brno ZKK rifles as I believe they are the best Mauser ever made for the money and the Brno ZKK 602 is a true magnum mauser action. Unlike a standard length mauser, one does not have to open up the action or take metal out so the the cartridge will feed properly. I have never liked taking metal out of a action, it has been done for years, but I feel it weakens the action. The Brno's also have groved recievers for scope mounting, which eleminates the need for bases, one less thing to attach and work loose.

I would also choose the 375 H&H over a Weatherby as the H&H is a tried and true caliber, ammo is available everywhere and has far less recoil. No matter where you travel for big game hunting, you will find 375 H&H ammo. The H&H is also in the price range you have stated. Another thing to consider is that if you ever decide to get rid of a 375 H&H built on a mauser action, it would not be difficult, this is not true with the weatherby or a 375 with a push feed action.