it is only a matter of $ when CB is mentionned ....
so far he promoted the ruger and hornady ammo, mossberg for DG and not that long ago it was the cz550 special CB safari ... in 375hh so Gate choose a rifle or a caliber because you want it or need it not because a so called star is endorsing it in exchange of some green paper ....
h t t p ://cz-usa.com/product/safari-classics-craig-boddington-signature-series/
i m lucky that i met some of those stars in different areas than forums and i was not that surprised by how they are ...
IIRC he stated that ruger gave him the rifles in one of his articles, but I've been known to be wrong before. He is one of my
Favourite gunwriters, and he even talked me into getting a 375 imposter himself (sold it shortly for an H&H). Pretty hard to fault the ruger Alaskan in any way really. Just playing devils advocate.
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.
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...
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!
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 ...
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!
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 realityCheers.
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.
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I'm not using obsolete as a derogatory term, just telling it as it is.
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 !!
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 ...
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.....![]()
I own a howa 1500 in 375 Ruger and would have bought one in 375 h&h if there was one.
Hate to say it gatehouse, you're sounding like a bit of a fanboy.
I own a howa 1500 in 375 Ruger and would have bought one in 375 h&h if there was one.
Hate to say it gatehouse, you're sounding like a bit of a fanboy.