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What you have is a very old wildcat, one of a series (Chatfield-Taylor), based on the 338 Win Mag (375x338, 404x338 and 416x338). The reason for the wildcat was using big bullets in a standard length (30-06) action. It has long been established that the 375x338 will duplicate the 375 H & H using considerable less powder. Now you have the round with a headstamp.
The 375 H & H takes a long magnum action that rings the cash register very nicely. In effect you can buy or build a 375 Ruger for cheap compared to a 375 H & H. If you want to rebarrel a standard long action for a factory cartridge that is all but stamped H & H, a barrel and rented reamer is a lot cheaper than even a CZ in 375 H & H. Speaking as a rifle builder.
For those countries that demand that the gun markings and ammo match... this is the ticket. A win, win situation all round.
You may wait, but I see the light here. I was going to add a 375x338 or 416x338 Taylor to my Mdl 70 Classic. Right now it is a switch barrel 7mm Rem Mag and 338 Win Mag. I can add the 375 Ruger and have a 3rd factory chambering light, medium and heavy.
Ed
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