The 375 Ruger

The 375 Ruger is still the King…:)

There are plenty of reasons why. It was designed to be shot in a standard 30-06 type length action. It has no belt on the case, can be 100 feet per second faster than the 375 H&H, and has spawned many a children from its parent case. It also can produce 375 H&H performance with a 20” barrel.

The 300 PRC, 7mm PRC, 300 Ruger Compact Magnum, and the 338 Ruger Compact Magnum, are kids from the 375 Ruger. I believe the 416 Ruger is a blown up 375 Ruger case as well.

Recoil is manageable, although one can definitely feel it! LOL…:)

I like the 375 Ruger, one never knows when it might be needed against the evil forces of nature….:)
 
remington jim said:
I Always had a 375 H&H and had a 416 Taylor BUT There is absolutely nothing wrong with a modern 375 Ruger or a 416 Ruger to replace the OLD design . 👍😊
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I was always going to get a 375 H&H Jim. I fired a few of them when I was a hunting guide. The recoil on the H&H was more of a big push than a thump.......:) LOL

However the 375 Ruger really has a wallop behind it.:ROFLMAO::LOL:

I tried my big-girl panties, but ended up with a real nice KS Arms gill brake. Now she recoils like a 30-06.:unsure:

I'm not a fan of harsh recoil as I get older, however one needs a thumper to stop the evil attacks that nature can produce.;)
 
Thunderhog said:
I was always going to get a 375 H&H Jim. I fired a few of them when I was a hunting guide. The recoil on the H&H was more of a big push than a thump.......:) LOL

However the 375 Ruger really has a wallop behind it.:ROFLMAO::LOL:

I tried my big-girl panties, but ended up with a real nice KS Arms gill brake. Now she recoils like a 30-06.:unsure:

I'm not a fan of harsh recoil as I get older, however one needs a thumper to stop the evil attacks that nature can produce.;)
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Mine was a R 700 XCR 11 Std bdl with Syn stock so not heavy - less HARSH kick then a 300 Win mag but a but more push !
 
I have the .375 and .416 Rugers and Like them both a lot.
I've had 375 H&H. Hunted with it and enjoyed it also.
I've shot all of them with factory (to get the brass) and handloads.
Hunted deer last fall with the .375 Ruger but failed to connect. I'm sure it would have done the job.
 
WeatherdoG said:
I love that this ancient thread is still going strong!
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Long live the King!

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First year hunting with my (new to me) African, I shoot the 250gr CX had great luck with it so far and shoots well. Got my elk and deer with it last year hoping to get moose this year! Also has Leupold vx5HD 3-15x44 CDS. Can’t add pics for some reason 🤷‍♂️ maybe next time haha bear season now here, so good luck to all
Cheers!!
 
pathfinder76 said:
Is it against the rules now to shoot rifles without actually holding onto them? Does anyone wrap their thumb around the grip anymore?
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The answer to your question is no. Most do not wrap their thumb around the stock anymore.
Not gripping your stock like a club promotes all sorts of better shooting habits. A quick run of the Googler would help you discover why.

R.
 
Rman said:
The answer to your question is no. Most do not wrap their thumb around the stock anymore.
Not gripping your stock like a club promotes all sorts of better shooting habits. A quick run of the Googler would help you discover why.
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Is this true? Do "most" peopIe shoot that way now? I don't know, don't really care, but I wonder how prevalent that grip is today.

I know that the Gospel According To Google claims this is The One True Path. Funny how you never seem to see shotgunners...who are engaged in a very dynamic activity, constantly moving, and shooting a gun that has some recoil to control...with their thumbs on the same side as their trigger fingers. Maybe I'll ask Google why that is...because, of course, that's the source of wisdom. I'm sure there will be some reason that only makes sense if you don't question it.

If I'm carrying a hunting rifle in a two-handed ready position...I will utilize that wonderful opposable thumb that we're so proud of to maintain a comfortable and positive grip on it. So will everybody else; it's the natural grip that you will adopt automatically. If I must suddenly raise the gun to shoot, I'll maintain that grip while I do so. I could swing that thumb around onto the other side to shoot, but frankly, all those justifications for doing that just don't seem hold water for me. I can't feel any alteration in the tension or the angle of my wrist when I switch the thumb over, regardless of what the "experts" say, when the gun is at my shoulder and I'm ready to fire. But when the gun is held in two hands across my body, I can absolutely feel the lack of tension in my wrist when the thumb is around the grip, and I can feel the increase in tension if I try to lay the thumb alongside the trigger finger.

No point in telling me what the internet experts say; I am going strictly from how it feels to me, which of course is all that matters to me. I will keep my thumb slightly pointed forward, but still keep it across the grip. This will keep my thumb from smacking my nose if shooting a gun with significant recoil, but still maintains that strong natural grip.

Experts say a lot of things, some of which are true...and some of which are just said because they want to reinforce their status as experts. It's hard to remain relevant as an expert if you just say and do the same old things the same old way everyone else does them...even if that way works really well. No, you must constantly re-invent the wheel, to impress everyone with how forward-thinking and brilliant you are; after all...you're an expert!
 
jjohnwm said:
Is this true? Do "most" peopIe shoot that way now? I don't know, don't really care, but I wonder how prevalent that grip is today.

I know that the Gospel According To Google claims this is The One True Path. Funny how you never seem to see shotgunners...who are engaged in a very dynamic activity, constantly moving, and shooting a gun that has some recoil to control...with their thumbs on the same side as their trigger fingers. Maybe I'll ask Google why that is...because, of course, that's the source of wisdom. I'm sure there will be some reason that only makes sense if you don't question it.

If I'm carrying a hunting rifle in a two-handed ready position...I will utilize that wonderful opposable thumb that we're so proud of to maintain a comfortable and positive grip on it. So will everybody else; it's the natural grip that you will adopt automatically. If I must suddenly raise the gun to shoot, I'll maintain that grip while I do so. I could swing that thumb around onto the other side to shoot, but frankly, all those justifications for doing that just don't seem hold water for me. I can't feel any alteration in the tension or the angle of my wrist when I switch the thumb over, regardless of what the "experts" say, when the gun is at my shoulder and I'm ready to fire. But when the gun is held in two hands across my body, I can absolutely feel the lack of tension in my wrist when the thumb is around the grip, and I can feel the increase in tension if I try to lay the thumb alongside the trigger finger.

No point in telling me what the internet experts say; I am going strictly from how it feels to me, which of course is all that matters to me.

Experts say a lot of things, some of which are true...and some of which are just said because they want to reinforce their status as experts. It's hard to remain relevant as an expert if you just say and do the same old things the same old way everyone else does them...even if that way works really well. No, you must constantly re-invent the wheel, to impress everyone with how forward-thinking and brilliant you are; after all...you're an expert!
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Never claimed to be an expert, ever. Facts are apparently difficult for some. And yes, it is true. Look for yourself, as suggested.
A question was asked, and it got answered, just like yours.
Evolution apparently isn’t for everyone.
The benefits of the side thumb are taught at the highest levels. It isn’t internet goop. If you had bothered to look, you would have seen that. But hey… rant away, and hold your rifle however you like.
The same old things the same old way? Progress apparently isn’t for anyone either. It’s surprising you even shoot a rifle? Why not just use a club? You know, the same old way?
Impressive indeed.

R.
 
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Rman said:
The answer to your question is no. Most do not wrap their thumb around the stock anymore.
Not gripping your stock like a club promotes all sorts of better shooting habits. A quick run of the Googler would help you discover why.

R.
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If I’m shooting a 375 Ruger offhand I’m wrapping my thumb around the grip. I can assure you that laying your thumb alongside the stock is going to have zero affect on your success. But I get it. It’s cute and trendy.
 
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