375 Ruger
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I had and hunted with a NEW KING long before Boddington touched one. So nobody influenced me at all. Like I said, I've never been a fan of his writing, but he was brought up here, so I commented.....and really-we can't disregard the opinion of a guy that has more worldwide experience than most.
I've met some "celebrity hunters" too, you aren't the only one.
He might have been given them, I don't have any idea. But he is no shill, otherwise he wouldn't have written about how he disliked the Hogue stock.
My opinion was the same...perfectly serviceable stock but not to my liking.
Even though I liked the H&H when I owned one, I couldn't see myself ever going back to such an obsolete cartridge, even though I own and love several 100+ year old cartridge firearms. The NEW KING simply outclasses the H&H in every respect, except nostalgia and the use of cordite...
Clarke,
CB got them and used before they were available on the market ...... so unless you were buddy with the Hornady or Ruger i do not see how you can lol ....
never pretend to be the only to meet them, just making the point about i will not thrust them just because they are known lol that is it ...
Ardent
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You have to admit that'a a tad rich.
They're both brass tubes that hold the exact same chemical compounds and launch the exact same metal objects, and will even do so from the exact same actions. I can't reasonably reject the .375 Ruger anymore for the same reasons, I do really like the availability of .375 H&H globally and struggle to imagine any actual shortcomings in use to make me seek an alternative. Those that like the alternative good for them and I welcome them in clients hands after seeing an Alaskan at work this spring on big grizz. But to think it's a somehow superior brass tube in field conditions or that the game or a shooter blind to a rifle's chambering can tell a difference... well. 
Let's all just hunt more stuff with .375s, whatever the flavour chosen, it is rather inconsequential. Ford Chevy of the brass tube world. It is fun though to argue!wapitiwhacker
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DING DING DING!! We have a winner! While I appreciate Gate's enthusiasm for the 375R using words like "obsolete" and "outclasses" is a bit over the top. I'm left pondering the thought that Clark continues on with this line of reasoning only to bait a select few who continue to rise to that bait. Trolling, I believe it's called? I own and love a 375R but wouldn't have hesitated to throw my money down on an H&H if that was what presented itself in LH at the time.
Once again, rational, and reasonable Ardent, maybe a future in politics when you hang up your helmet? Then again, naw, those two words don't really fit that reality Cheers.
I own and love a 375R but wouldn't have hesitated to throw my money down on an H&H if that was what presented itself in LH at the time. Once again, rational, and reasonable Ardent, maybe a future in politics when you hang up your helmet? Then again, naw, those two words don't really fit that reality
Cheers.You have to admit that'a a tad rich.
The article I linked to above is dated Jan 2011, with Boddington discussing his first impressions of the 375 Ruger, and I received my rifle in summer 2007 so it appeared that it was 4 years after I got one. But you are correct, he mentions in the article it was June 2006.
You have to admit that'a a tad rich.
The H&H will still work the same as it did prior to 2007, and it remains almost as a good as the 375 Ruger.
Everybody likes different things, and many people enjoy vintage items for various reasons. Hunting and shooting is no exception with many people enjoying obsolete cartridges and firearms. One of the great things about firearms is that with a little care, they will long outlast their owners and remain perfectly functional and adequate, unlike most other consumer goods. I certainly understand the appeal of using the obsolete H&H, it's just not something that interests me, now that the superior 375 Ruger exists.
DING DING DING!! We have a winner! While I appreciate Gate's enthusiasm for the 375R using words like "obsolete" and "outclasses" is a bit over the top. I'm left pondering the thought that Clark continues on with this line of reasoning only to bait a select few who continue to rise to that bait. Trolling, I believe it's called?
Once again, rational, and reasonable Ardent, maybe a future in politics when you hang up your helmet? Then again, naw, those two words don't really fit that reality
I'm not using obsolete as a derogatory term, just telling it as it is.
The article I linked to above is dated Jan 2011, with Boddington discussing his first impressions of the 375 Ruger, and I received my rifle in summer 2007 so it appeared that it was 4 years after I got one. But you are correct, he mentions in the article it was June 2006.
and i remember about that bear you even use a 260 nosler bullet.
in the spring of 2007 i handled an alaskan rh version and i wanted it when one LH will come. i had to be patient but finally Ruger made some. didnt have to change the stock has the plywood one was better than the hogue ...
And that is a crock of schitt, all the while you are making yourself look dumb in the process.
Give it a bloody rest, you've made your point !!
Kevan, if my posts upset you, I suggest you not read them, but it's not your place to decide what I may or may not post.
We are discussing firearms and cartridges on this thread, there is no need to get so emotional.
Actually, WE are discussing cartridges while YOU are drinking Kool-Aid and prattling on about kings and queens while tossing dancing bananas around......
Your advice to Kevan could easily be applied in reverse order...... not that's any of my business of course.....
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Actually, WE are discussing cartridges while YOU are drinking Kool-Aid and prattling on about kings and queens while tossing dancing bananas around......
Your advice to Kevan could easily be applied in reverse order...... not that's any of my business of course.....
You've hit the nail on the head.Some things never change.
i do not know why you can even say so ....
Speaking of Shoemaker, here's an interesting quote of his
According to Ruger they sold 8000 375 Ruger rifles the very first year. Additionally sales of the 375 Ruger have been strong every years since it's introduction
In a few more years we will see the 375 Ruger become the most popular .375 cartridge in the world. You have to hand it to Ruger/Hornady, they created a huge winner with the NEW KING!
According to Ruger they sold 8000 375 Ruger rifles the very first year. Additionally sales of the 375 Ruger have been strong every years since it's introduction
In a few more years we will see the 375 Ruger become the most popular .375 cartridge in the world. You have to hand it to Ruger/Hornady, they created a huge winner with the NEW KING!
