My magnificent .375 Ruger!

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Well, my Diamondblack Alaskan arrived yesterday from Clay at Prophet River. My purchase of this rifle from Clay was a wonderful experience. :)

First off all, I went to P&D this morning and bought a box of 300 grain Hornady factory round point loads for $73.50. :eek: I had mounted a Leupold Compact 3-9X scope last night, so I headed to the range. :)

What an amazing feeling rifle! :)

It has a significant kick, but not as bad as I expected. It seems to be milder than my past Winchester model 70 in .375 H&H and that one was MagnaPorted.

Unfortunately, by the time I "got around to" this particular rifle (seven new-to-me guns to shoot today :redface:) I only had time to fire five rounds. They clustered into a snug little group at 50 yards...the only range I had available today. I'll be back soon with target pics and results of my first handloads... :)

For now, here are pics of the first Diamondblack Alaskan I've seen so far. I really like the subdued look of the matte finish...

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Here is a .375 Ruger cartridge next to a .22 short... :D

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Hey Jeff, I told you that you would love this rifle! I personally haven't shot the 300gr's yet, but I would imagine they have a bit of jump. All you need in the future is that matte finish scope to complete that "Stealth" factor. Gun looks great, I am kinda liking that matte finish myself.:) I am sure that this gun will serve you well for many years to come.:cheers:

Scott
 
Really nice rifle! I did shot mine and yes the recoil is really not as bad has I expected even with 300 grainers. Enjoy it!

Mike
 
8ball said:
Really nice rifle! I did shot mine and yes the recoil is really not as bad has I expected even with 300 grainers. Enjoy it!

Mike
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How would the recoil of this rifle compare to say a standard Remington 870 shotgun shooting a 3" slug? Would the felt recoil be anywhere near similar or is the .375 Ruger at a different level all together? I am just trying to get a feel for what the recoil would be from a gun like this.

Regards,

Chizzy
 
Chizzy said:
How would the recoil of this rifle compare to say a standard Remington 870 shotgun shooting a 3" slug? Would the felt recoil be anywhere near similar or is the .375 Ruger at a different level all together? I am just trying to get a feel for what the recoil would be from a gun like this.

Regards,

Chizzy
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Chizzy, if you shot both from prone, you would prefer the .375, particularly if you are referring to 12 ga 3" Federals.
 
Interesting to see Ruger's rendition of dangerous game sights:

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Just when you thought something couldn't get any beefier... That rear mount's proportioned like an ##### temple. Those ain't gonna move just 'cause they got smacked against a doorjamb.
 
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You*re gonna like her , I have the diamond black finish also , added a limbsaver and bedded the front recoil lug as well.She groups 3 of those 300 grain Hornadys in .75 at 100 meters.

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