Yup, but this one is right handed and in the African configuration 23" barrel)
I thought all the laminates were leftys, but I guess they made some rightys, too.
The .375 Ruger discussion thread
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Yup, but this one is right handed and in the African configuration 23" barrel)
I thought all the laminates were leftys, but I guess they made some rightys, too.
A lot of guys don't like them but I tried another brand of stock on my Alaskan and it didn't shoot as well as it does with the Hogue ' rubber ' handle so I put it back on and I'm quite comfortable with it.
For that price I'd snap one up in a heartbeat.... awesome deal.
I can tell you for sure I wouldn't sell mine for that price used.
Hmmmm, maybe I'll pick another one up..
The Hogue stocks are perfectly serviceable, but a bit clubby. I replaced mine with a Macmillan. I bet most guys just use the Hogie and are happy with it.
The Hogue stocks are perfectly serviceable, but a bit clubby. I replaced mine with a Macmillan. I bet most guys just use the Hogie and are happy with it.
Several fellas trimmed the Hogue down in the forearm area because it is clubby, but its a stronger stock than the African wears.
Seriously I could never understand why Ruger used only one cross-bolt in a heavy recoiling rifle like the African and then used two in the Ruger Gunsite 308.
They did know enough to reinforce the 308 because of the detachable mag.
I did hear enough rumors about a tang cracking problem in the African to reinforce the one I had before using, but have had no problems yet with the Hogue...
"clubby" is an apt desciption, i didn't care for how the grip looked either. i'll have to find one to handle then decide or just buy one and deal with what it is. kevan, have you seen a trimmed one? how did the rubber coating hold up?
Calling them "clubby" is being way too kind...they are the ugliest stocks I have ever seen! They are also, hands down, the most comfortable I have ever used...so I'm stuck in a love/hate relationship with the several that I own. They're perfect for hunting that involves lots of walking with a slung rifle, 'cause you can't see the gun most of the time. For stand hunting, or extended glassing from a fixed position, they suck...your eyes keep straying down to the rifle, and you start thinking "That is one homely-looking POS gunstock..."
I have only seen pictures of trimmed ones so no idea how they stand up.
I'm leaving mine as it is because it serves me well in its current form and I've put it through rough conditions without a problem.
Regardless of their appearance I think they are very durable and strong..
375 Ruger
I had a brand new African in the 375 Ruger and was so disappointed with it that I sold it almost right away. I bought brass and spun up some rounds. I couldn't get the action to lock down on that rifle without grinding brass off the case. Also the safety was very sloppy and loose on it and finally the factory rings wouldn't line up to save your life, despite using my two aluminum points. I want to purchase the shorter Alaskan model but am afraid of getting another cheap lemon like the African I had. I just don't know why it would come from the factory with so many defects. I don't know what kind of experience others have had but you shouldn't have to shim, tweak, file, smooth any new rifle in order for it to function properly. That being said, I'd love the try the shorter Alaskan if I could find one that worked properly. The ballistics on this caliber impress me and I love shorter big bores.
I had a brand new African in the 375 Ruger and was so disappointed with it that I sold it almost right away. I bought brass and spun up some rounds. I couldn't get the action to lock down on that rifle without grinding brass off the case. Also the safety was very sloppy and loose on it and finally the factory rings wouldn't line up to save your life, despite using my two aluminum points. I want to purchase the shorter Alaskan model but am afraid of getting another cheap lemon like the African I had. I just don't know why it would come from the factory with so many defects. I don't know what kind of experience others have had but you shouldn't have to shim, tweak, file, smooth any new rifle in order for it to function properly. That being said, I'd love the try the shorter Alaskan if I could find one that worked properly. The ballistics on this caliber impress me and I love shorter big bores.
Douglas,
a lot of years before maybe you re right but today i wont even think you can get ammos in Kenya and in Zimbabwe ...
Kenya hunting is over and Zim unless the camp has some to buy some in a shop would be an intersting task. dont think since the 90s the hunting or gunsmith store developped that much.
all the best and wish you a very good soon travel.
Phil.
Alberta Bigbore
CGN Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
yep yep! and also they are chambering the Savage Alaskan Brush Hunter in .375ruger. Which I'll be trying to pick up, and a BearvHunter in .338wm instead of a .375ruger.
Yeah the Savage Alaskan Brush Hunter is pretty impressive http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/116ALASKANBRUSHHUNTER I have ordered the Savage Hog hunter in .308 and I'm interested in the Alaskan Brush Hunter too but I'm not sure if a 18" barrel is long enough for the 375 Ruger and also I have read on a US guns forum that the 375 Ruger is less and less popular is it true?
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I wonder what is meant by "less popular". Does it mean sales have leveled out, or that component sales have dropped off? Or does it mean that lots of gun shops have used .375 Ruger's that they can't move? I can't imagine that the cartridge is any less popular amongst those who have a need for it, the ballistics are time proven, the rifle (the Alaskan anyway) is compact, reliable, accurate, and powerful, and bullet choices have made .375 bore rifles more versatile than they were a generation ago. Still, cartridges and rifles tend to be trendy purchases for some people, and once the trend has run its course, they move onto the next best thing ever.
I'm not sure I would opt for an 18" .375 when a 20" or 22" was available. I found the 20" rifles handy and quick to get into action, without having muzzle blast issues, whereas I'm not sure that an 18" barrel wouldn't have more bark when shooting into the wind than I'd enjoy, but not having fired one, this is only conjecture.
- Location
- Brockville
Took my 375 African to Africa year and a half ago. Hand loaded 350 gr Barnes X with 69 gr. Of reloader 22. Gave me 2430 ft per sec. Shot Cape buffalo at 50 yards. He ran about 80 yards and bled out. I was quite impressed with the 375 ruger.
