Now HERE is a 375!

About the same.

This load was a bit hot, but even then there was no problem with extraction. Recoil was brisk!

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That place looks familiar :sniper:
 
Got a 20" .375 Ruger for the thick stuff. The .378 is for when I'm angry at Elk.
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Got a good deal on .378 factory from a fellow CGN'r. After I free up some brass there are a pile of 260 & 300gr. Accubonds that need a home.
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:agree: Especially in the natural toned laminate you have used. That is a really nice chunk of wood.

Having said that, if I was partial to synthetic stocks, I don't really see why everyone gets so cranked about the Hogues. My hunting partner put a Hogue on his M70 after the factory stock busted. It's a little heavy (not a bad thing on a 338 WM) but I like the feel of the overmoulded rubber, and really like how quiet it is in the bush. I think it' a decent piece of kit.:confused:

The Hogue stock isn't a terrible stock by a long shot. I replaced mine because I am picky. My issue with it has more to do with the flared forearm and the pistol grip more than anything else. The rifle was accurate with it, anyway.

If the overall attributes of the Hogue were kept (The rubber coating over the tupperware that adds grip and is quiet) and the poor outer design (already mentioned) I may not have replaced it...Well, I probably would have, because I am a snob, but I woudl have had less reason to.:p
 
A different way of stating the above is the Hogue stock that comes on a Ruger Alaskan rifle is a freaking club...
 
Nice rifle SC!

Way (WAY!) better stock!

All of my rifles have chromoly actions and stainless barrels....Everyone asks why until they work the bolt;)

Stainless actions are for people that don't know how to clean and maintain a rifle.:D

My 416 Ultra will get the same sights ($$).
 
Way (WAY!) better stock!
I know you had your troubles with one of those B&Cs, but once I got my shooting form in better shape for that rifle and started using some reasoanble loads, that stock worked fine. I hadn't shot a 375 for about three yrs and was only going to the range with my 257Roberts and 22/250. I had gotten into the habit of holding those rifles with a loose grip, which of course would not work at all with a 375.

My 416 Ultra will get the same sights ($$).
Those sights were pretty expensive, but not more than an extra scope for backup. I am very happy with them and would get another set for a similar rifle. They at NECG were very helpful at getting me the proper height to fit the stock as well as see over the bases. Their service was fast and helpful.

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I seem to be the only one that ever actually folded a B&C....I do shoot my heavies a lot.

My opinion of the bedding area of the B&C is that it is suspect at best. The medalists may be better here.

The B&C fits like a club.
 
Here she is... my .375 Ruger Alaskan scoped with a matte Leupold Vari-X III 2.5X8X36 and low matte black Ruger rings. Now it's time to work up some loads.:)
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Those Rugers are nice rifles. I like them alot, but they need to be offered with either a good fiberglass stock or laminated. I think alot of folk would pay the diff between a Hogue and a mcMillan.



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Just got this back this week after getting the Nitron coating to match the stainless to the blued receiver and sights. Matches the Leupold and NECG sights perfectly.

Just in time for moose season! :)

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