srohunting
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Hi, what about a sako or Tika action. As to stock I have a MacMillian custom synthetic stock on my ruger 338 mag and it is great.
Considering a Custom 375 Ruger
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I'm more interested in function than looks, but if a guy felt strongly about ring colour aesthetics, he could buy a set of Ruger blue rings.
Or a silver coloured scope if he was the more flamboyant type.
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My taste tends to lend itself towards the stainless matte Ruger rings coupled with the matte black VariX III Leupold scope. Looks very nice Gatehouse and 8lbs is still light enough for a carry rifle.
I dont' think your assessment is very accurate.
While I personally didn't like the Hogue stock, lots of guys do. And the rifles *have* been selling like hot cakes- Especially for a .375 caliber rifle! At one point, RUger was having trouble keeping up with the demand for these rifles. And to be fair- The supplied Hogue stock works fine, and most hunters would get along fine with it..I'm just picky.
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No need to be rational about building a gun, just letting you know that there is an option.
I'm not a big fan of laminate stocks, so I am not sure. I do know that I really like the McSwirly I put on my Alaskan. Maybe Boyds makes a laminate stock?
That may be the case but I've talked to a ton of guys who want the Alaskan but can't see buying a gun only to restalk.
I've talked with far more people that dislike the stocks then like them and I am one of those that dislikes them...
Now if Ruger came out with a right hand bolt black grey laminate stocked Alaskan like that limited run of left hand rifles I would already own a 416 Ruger and possibly even a 375 Ruger.
I'm not interested in going through the hassle of finding/paying extra for and restocking another rifle though.
Now if Ruger came out with a right hand bolt black grey laminate stocked Alaskan like that limited run of left hand rifles I would already own a 416 Ruger and possibly even a 375 Ruger.
I'm not interested in going through the hassle of finding/paying extra for and restocking another rifle though.
Regardless of the caliber choice and intended use of the rifle, there is little question that a well tuned and tested factory rifle will perform as well in the game fields as any custom. It will be durable, accurate and reliable. The only reason to have a custom rifle is because you want one.
I think the BEST action for a serious hunting rifle is the Mauser 98 or a commercial version thereof. It might not be the smoothest or the best accuracy platform but it is the most reliable, rugged, and simple action there is.
My second choice is a pre-64 Model 70 Winchester. Slightly more modern and a true classic. The late model "Classics" are not in the same league and I rate the Ruger higher, in spite of it's crappy trigger. So, my list would go:
1. Mauser
2. Pre-64 M70
3. Ruger
4. Winchester "Classic"
5.Remington 700.....
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41. Cooey 71
42. Savage 110
In 375 Anything, a barrel is a barrel, more or less. Any factory barrel is likey to be as good, from a practical accuracy standpoint, as anything you buy. Again, the only reason to use a Krieger barrel for your 375 Ruger is because you want to be able to say you have one. There is every possibility that your friend will shoot as well with his factory Ruger barrel. Regards, Bill
I think the BEST action for a serious hunting rifle is the Mauser 98 or a commercial version thereof. It might not be the smoothest or the best accuracy platform but it is the most reliable, rugged, and simple action there is.
My second choice is a pre-64 Model 70 Winchester. Slightly more modern and a true classic. The late model "Classics" are not in the same league and I rate the Ruger higher, in spite of it's crappy trigger. So, my list would go:
1. Mauser
2. Pre-64 M70
3. Ruger
4. Winchester "Classic"
5.Remington 700.....
........
41. Cooey 71
42. Savage 110
In 375 Anything, a barrel is a barrel, more or less. Any factory barrel is likey to be as good, from a practical accuracy standpoint, as anything you buy. Again, the only reason to use a Krieger barrel for your 375 Ruger is because you want to be able to say you have one. There is every possibility that your friend will shoot as well with his factory Ruger barrel. Regards, Bill
Well, some guys are "gun nutz" and others just want to buy a gun and go hunting. I understand both positions. I am a "gun nut" so I end up replacing lots of factory stocks, bedding them, having triggers worked on, etc. Of my primary hunting rifles, I only have one that carries the factory stock- a .223 LVSF with a B&C stock.And that rifle I had the trigger smoothed and I bedded and painted the stock.
Some people have a limited budget and can't spend a few bucks on an aftermarket stock, but a guy could probably get a tupperware Ruger stock for $100 and sell his Hogue for $150. I ended up getting 2 Hogue stocks due to a recall. I sold one for $150 and I am giving away the other, although I could have sold that one as well, which woudl have greatly offset the McSwirly cost
I personally wouldn't turn down a rifle platform I liked just because I didn't like the (easily replaceable) stock, but everyone is different...
