Need Quality rifle in 375 H&H-Sako Hunter 75 Dlx or Sauer 202

Stone · December 28, 2005, 01:08 AM

I've been looking for a 375 H&H for a bit now. Looked at Rem, Win and have decided to pass.

Looked at Dakota Arms but its simply too much money.

Seems like a Sako Hunter 75 Deluxe with oil finish and express sights can be had for about 1500 to 1700.

Read up on the Sauer 202 and this seems like a wonderful rifle. Is the non take down version available in an oil finish? Are the barrels interchangeable on the non-take down version?

Wild Alaska-
I read a few past posts and would be interested in talking with you about some options. Monte Carlo stock with cheek piece/oil finish/great wood/375 H&H?

Any recommendations at this point between the Sako and the Sauer?

Which will hold value better (good to know if I want to sell at a later time)?

Thank you in advance for you attention to this matter?

3dogs · December 28, 2005, 07:09 PM

Did you check out any of the higher end Model 70 (safari express)?

iudoug · December 28, 2005, 07:52 PM

I bought one of the new Ruger 375 H&H a little over a year ago. Very easy on the eyes and built like a tank!!! Great action and shoots very good. The only drawback is the trigger needed worked over....seemed like out of the factory it had a 20 lb pull.

It also is a little on the heavy side but I bought it for Africa so it was no issue for me.....you might take a peek at one...overall I am very happy with it.

tINY · December 28, 2005, 08:36 PM

The CZ mausers are worth looking at in that caliber.

I have a thing for Sako 75's......

-tINY

Wildalaska · December 28, 2005, 08:39 PM

Stone if you need to chit chat about rifles I can be reached at 800/992-4570.

I would go with the Sauer over the sako any day of he week

WildhappydanceAlaska

jtb1967 · December 29, 2005, 02:07 PM

The Sako is a nice looking rifle and should last several lifetimes. Plus you can't beat the accuracy.

TABING · December 29, 2005, 02:38 PM

CZs are great value for any money.

Stone · December 31, 2005, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the responses. Seems like my need for the 375 has been filled. I'll still be getting a 7 Rem mag and the Sauer 202 seems like the ticket.

What dealer would like special order the Sauer 202 in 7mm for me AND give me a great price?

Thanks again for the information.

Wildalaska · January 1, 2006, 04:53 AM

Stone gimme a call anytime you need one

WildsignificatnlyoverweightAlaska

December 28, 2005, 01:08 AM	#1
Stone Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2005 Posts: 9	Need Quality rifle in 375 H&H-Sako Hunter 75 Dlx or Sauer 202 I've been looking for a 375 H&H for a bit now. Looked at Rem, Win and have decided to pass. Looked at Dakota Arms but its simply too much money. Seems like a Sako Hunter 75 Deluxe with oil finish and express sights can be had for about 1500 to 1700. Read up on the Sauer 202 and this seems like a wonderful rifle. Is the non take down version available in an oil finish? Are the barrels interchangeable on the non-take down version? Wild Alaska- I read a few past posts and would be interested in talking with you about some options. Monte Carlo stock with cheek piece/oil finish/great wood/375 H&H? Any recommendations at this point between the Sako and the Sauer? Which will hold value better (good to know if I want to sell at a later time)? Thank you in advance for you attention to this matter? Last edited by Stone; December 28, 2005 at 10:42 AM.

December 28, 2005, 07:09 PM	#2
3dogs Member Join Date: November 8, 2005 Location: alaska Posts: 30	Did you check out any of the higher end Model 70 (safari express)?

December 28, 2005, 07:52 PM	#3
iudoug Member Join Date: October 29, 2005 Posts: 82	I bought one of the new Ruger 375 H&H a little over a year ago. Very easy on the eyes and built like a tank!!! Great action and shoots very good. The only drawback is the trigger needed worked over....seemed like out of the factory it had a 20 lb pull. It also is a little on the heavy side but I bought it for Africa so it was no issue for me.....you might take a peek at one...overall I am very happy with it.

December 28, 2005, 08:36 PM	#4
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	The CZ mausers are worth looking at in that caliber. I have a thing for Sako 75's...... -tINY

December 28, 2005, 08:39 PM	#5
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,174	Stone if you need to chit chat about rifles I can be reached at 800/992-4570. I would go with the Sauer over the sako any day of he week WildhappydanceAlaska

December 29, 2005, 02:07 PM	#6
jtb1967 Junior member Join Date: September 29, 2004 Location: WV Posts: 454	The Sako is a nice looking rifle and should last several lifetimes. Plus you can't beat the accuracy.

December 29, 2005, 02:38 PM	#7
TABING Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 1999 Location: White Mountains, AZ & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posts: 638	CZs are great value for any money.

December 31, 2005, 10:09 PM	#8
Stone Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2005 Posts: 9	Thanks for the responses. Seems like my need for the 375 has been filled. I'll still be getting a 7 Rem mag and the Sauer 202 seems like the ticket. What dealer would like special order the Sauer 202 in 7mm for me AND give me a great price? Thanks again for the information.

January 1, 2006, 04:53 AM	#9
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,174	Stone gimme a call anytime you need one WildsignificatnlyoverweightAlaska