375 ruger velocity

Ben if what I read is correct the 375 Winchester is similar or the same as the 38/55. Just winchesters 80s version of ti. I got to shoot a deer with the 375 winchester. It did a hell of a number on it(didnt wreck any meat of course). So I cant wait to see what the ruger does. Of cours correct shot placement not to wreck any or litle meat.

Gatehouse I never liked the bigger ones cause I never new how I would handle that much recoil. Without practicing shooting a big gun like them(weatheby or rum).. Im definately not interested in muzzle breaks cause i have really good hearing lol. I also like to shoot alot so ill put as many down the barrel as I can handle at a time. Most likely Increasing to as many shots as i can handle at one sitting. I have been always working my way up to a larger caliber. I started with 270 went to 30/06, 300 win 338and 450 marlin now I want to try a bigger caliber. And it came out just in time. I was happily surprised to say the least.
 
The 375 Winchester (or 375 Bonez, as I like to call it) is a cartridge I have never owned, but a buddy has one. It's basically a 375/30-30 and a good shorter range cartridge (any distance you feel comfy with shooting the 30-30 will work for 375 Win)

But it's mostly chambered in lever rifles, so you are restricted to FP bullets, and there doesn't seem to be much point in using a bullet over about 220gr @ 2250fps or so...

The 38-55 and 375 Winchester are good in thier proper applications, but run out of steam pretty rapidly.:)


Notso- I can handle big recoil, been doing it for years. But I don't see the point of putting up with it if there are no real gains. Unless you just happen to *like* a big recoiler, for the hell of it., and that is valid...:cool:
 
Hi guys. Interesting read. Just ordered the African model. Would have preferred one in stainless but am not too keen on the stock and the short barrel. If they had a rifle like thier other stainless rifles but in 375 I would have bought one of those. Now I will have to track down some dies and brass. Hart
 
The VX-7 1.5-6X came in for my pal's Ruger Alaskan. I took some nice fuzzy pictures - I really should leave this stuff to someone who knows something about cameras, but I'm not redoing them so here they are.

The scope has a 30mm tube and some optical refinements that you can read about on Leupold's website. What intrigues me is the new style of turret. At first it looks like a conventional turret cap, but unscrew it and it pops open to provide a low profile adjustable turret like you might find on a tactical scope. This feature will prove very handy for those of us who carry a number of different loads in the field. For example, my rifle is loaded with 380 gr Rhinos @ 2300 to solve any bear problem that may occur, but I also carry a few small game rounds (270 gr Hornady's @ 1200) and if I'm hunting some high velocity rounds that might be anywhere from 2600-2800 fps.

Turrets Closed
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Turrets Open
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Size comparison, 1.5-6X vs 1.75-6X
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Once we work out how to mount the new scope so that the ocular is far enough forward (I don't like to see them behind the cocking piece on a bolt action) it should compliment the Ruger quite nicely.
 
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Boomer, does that scope have an adjustable zero?

(Does it have a set screw to allow you to zero your rifle and then set that as zero, liek a target turret?)
 
Gatehouse said:
Boomer, does that scope have an adjustable zero?

(Does it have a set screw to allow you to zero your rifle and then set that as zero, liek a target turret?)
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Ya know, I didn't see an allen screw anywhere and to tell you the truth I was in a rush to get the pics done and posted before I left for work this morning, so I didn't look it over as closely as I should have.:redface: I assume for the cost of these things there is a way to zero the turret, and the Leupold web page says it is easy to zero, as opposed to easy to adjust. Looking back at the fuzzy pics, there appears to be a flat screw at the 17 minute mark on the elevation turret. Could be that releases the drum to set the zero.

Tod, the cost of the scope was just under $1800.00 in hand.
 
Camp Cook said:
And he's putting it on a Ruger??? :slap:
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This guy doesn't buy new rifles very often, but when he does he tries to get the best equipment available. The question of value must be measured by the level of use we get from our equipment. To put it into perspective, he's putting an extremely versatile scope on his protection rifle to;

A) optimise his ability to engage a threat in low light.
B) to maximize the utility of his rifle, without adding significant bulk or weight.

The rifle could of been used as a protection rifle as it came out of the box as it functioned perfectly, certainly the equal of my custom Brno at several times the cost. He is a very competent shot with any type of sight and the factory irons are quite good. But doing so would limit the rifle to being useful only in the role of a personal protection rifle. It's role will include protecting clients which extends the piece beyond the typical close range solution so often the only consideration of those who promote the pump 12 gauge as the be all and end all for bear defence.

So, how to increase the utility of the rifle, without detracting from it's primary role? Well, you must scope it with a low power scope, one that allows fast acquisition at very close range, but will allow you to engage big game at longer ranges. Now what if you are in the habit of carrying more than one load for the rifle at a time. Well, either you need a custom reticle with multiple aiming points or you need to be able to quickly adjust the scope between low velocity and high velocity loads in a quick and repeatable manner. Multiple aiming points become a distraction when fast shooting is required, and do not allow for windage adjustments if one load strikes wide of the aiming point. Therefore turrets that can be accessed quickly, with repeatable adjustments were chosen.

Now we should add to the fact that this rifle isn't a safe queen to be pulled out for a few days of shooting each year. He carries his rifle more than 200 days a year, just like Pounder and I do. The fact that he wants to start spending more time at his cabin across the river means that this could increase to 300 days a year as he is often there for 12 weeks of the year now. The rifle will be used in the cold, it will be used in the heat, it will be used when it is hot and dusty and when the wind is driving rain mixed with snow horizontally. Given my pal's age, barring an injury, his outfit will probably see steady use for the next 15-20 years, as I expect he might begin to slow down when he is in his mid to late 70's. Seems to me that he will get good value out of the money spent.
 
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