One round to hunt the world? 375 Ruger!
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If the 375 Ruger is still going strong in 2027 which would make it 20 years old and chambered by most companies i'd say it has gotten there....Even if it reaches into its 60's or 70's i doubt it will ever be as majestic or glorious as the H&H espically with the rifles they're associated with. A savage or a mossberg in 50 years from now will be deemed garbage and by some they're already considered garbage but a Ruger, Winchester, CZ will still be appricated. In reality by then there will probably be another new 375 cal cartridge and someone else claiming this new 375 is the True King with Dancing Bananas! LOL
I would be surprised if another .375 hunting cartridge was introduced for a very long time. WBY sells a few 378 WBY's but not nearly as many as 375 Rugers get sold. Remington's 375 RUM died pretty quick and I think they only offer it via their custom shop. 376 Steyr didn't go anywhere.
I'm not surprised Remington is hesitant to chamber the Ruger as their RUM sold so poorly. Winchester's M70 is similar in many ways to the Ruger action and doesn't want to admit that Ruger did what they should have done- what are they going to do? Introduce a 20" barrel "guide Gun" and a 24" wood stock "African Hunter?"
Double Tap does.
375 Ruger ammunition is easy to obtain with a phone call, if you are looking for some.
I suspect Boddington didn't make a point to actively seek it out, like Larry Weishuhn did. A number of years ago I started asking some of the hunters that live in African countries about 375 Ruger availability. Regardless of country, they all said that ammunition was widely available and the rifles were selling fast. All of them were excited to have 375 H&H performance in readily available and affordable rifles.
Most North American hunters don't realize how much support Hornady gave to ensure that 375 Ruger ammunition was easily available in other countries. They were smart and knew how to bring their products to market.
Interestingly, I went to Remingtons site to check on the availability of the 375 RUM, so clicked on the listing "no results found" So checked the H&H "no results found"
I figured that the site was malfunctioning so tried the 6.5 Creed- Up come a dozen models!
I guess Remington has dropped both 375RUM and H&H! Shocking!
I figured that the site was malfunctioning so tried the 6.5 Creed- Up come a dozen models!
I guess Remington has dropped both 375RUM and H&H! Shocking!
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I’ve been to Africa three times. I have never seen a 375 Ruger there. But lots of 375 H&H, 458 Win mag would likely be second. Most of the camps have 375 h&h loaners, and most ph’s would easily be able to locate some spare 375h&h ammo without leaving the camp. They like their long action CRF’s. Others like their doubles, in all sorts of cartridges.
I did see a 375 Ruger, in a savage, on Kodiak Island. Carried by a young but experienced guide.
I’m sure there are 375 Rugers being used but I doubt they will replace the H&H, especially in Africa. Based on my limited sampling.
I can chime in on this one (hopefully not hijacking your post);
Most common would be; .223, 243 Win, 270 Win, 308 Win, 30-06, 303 Brit, 375H&H and probably 458.
I used to be involved with a dealer in South Africa, and the 375 Ruger became quite popular, as the rifles you could get them in were half the price of the H&H, the bigger shops would stock the 375 Ruger ammo, but these are typically in your major towns., if you were hunting in a far out place, the chances of finding 375 ruger ammo on the local shelves were slim (admittedly this was 5 years ago, so things may have changed) All of the guys who I knew that use the .375 Ruger, would reload their own, due to the high price of factory ammo.
Id dare to say that reloading is bigger over there than it is in Canada., purely from a cost and availability point of view.
it was few decades ago but we had for loaner a 460 wea mag and a 378 wea also all in mark V.
not a chance to find cartridges in those calibers in Bangui but it never stopped our outfit to use them and even with success.
on another note: you find 375 ruger factory ammo in Skagway and Haines Alaska and the big city of the north of Whitehorse.
not a chance to find cartridges in those calibers in Bangui but it never stopped our outfit to use them and even with success.
on another note: you find 375 ruger factory ammo in Skagway and Haines Alaska and the big city of the north of Whitehorse.
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I would be surprised if another .375 hunting cartridge was introduced for a very long time. WBY sells a few 378 WBY's but not nearly as many as 375 Rugers get sold. Remington's 375 RUM died pretty quick and I think they only offer it via their custom shop. 376 Steyr didn't go anywhere.
I'm not surprised Remington is hesitant to chamber the Ruger as their RUM sold so poorly. Winchester's M70 is similar in many ways to the Ruger action and doesn't want to admit that Ruger did what they should have done- what are they going to do? Introduce a 20" barrel "guide Gun" and a 24" wood stock "African Hunter?"
The more the merrier. I'd like to see a winchester m70 Alaskan In 375 Ruger. 20-22 inch barrel. I'd definitely buy one. The problem with Ruger is they now come with those hideous muzzle brakes, counterweight, and caps. I found the earlier African model with no muzzle brake to be the most balanced compared to the other Ruger offerings. The #1 stainless laminate would be another nice option if I could find one.
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A dangerous game single shot....really?
I would.go into a sports.replay store. People buying current 375 ruger offerings remind me of bicycle buyers buying a $300 dollar Walmart mountain bike over a consigned $1500 bike offered at $600. Value over quality chinese throw away electronics, anything from Wish, Mastercraft over Porter Cable.
Personally i am invested in Rum calibers, including 375 rum, but have owned H&H and Weatherby. I bought Rum factory ammo for less than $60/box. All shoot the same bore, realistically are reloader propositions, and can be configured within a few ounces and handful of brown bills of each other. Whichever you own, go with it as it's not worth a mouthful of spit in real terms to change. A few % in market share on a bore that sells single digit % overall isnt going to interest many manufacturers. Its not ever going to have the following of a Chevrolet vs Ford....whats the best AR cartridge. More a who's the best switch hitting, deaf, albino designated hitter.
Most magnums are sold 《 two boxes of factory ammo in, by owners who got over "magnumitis" after getting a magnum eyebrow. They now argue about 6.5 creedmore being a one gun battery for NA, including Bison, Kodiak, and Polar bears.
I would.go into a sports.replay store. People buying current 375 ruger offerings remind me of bicycle buyers buying a $300 dollar Walmart mountain bike over a consigned $1500 bike offered at $600. Value over quality chinese throw away electronics, anything from Wish, Mastercraft over Porter Cable.
Personally i am invested in Rum calibers, including 375 rum, but have owned H&H and Weatherby. I bought Rum factory ammo for less than $60/box. All shoot the same bore, realistically are reloader propositions, and can be configured within a few ounces and handful of brown bills of each other. Whichever you own, go with it as it's not worth a mouthful of spit in real terms to change. A few % in market share on a bore that sells single digit % overall isnt going to interest many manufacturers. Its not ever going to have the following of a Chevrolet vs Ford....whats the best AR cartridge. More a who's the best switch hitting, deaf, albino designated hitter.
Most magnums are sold 《 two boxes of factory ammo in, by owners who got over "magnumitis" after getting a magnum eyebrow. They now argue about 6.5 creedmore being a one gun battery for NA, including Bison, Kodiak, and Polar bears.
dgradinaru
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Not everyone uses said cartridges for dangerous game. I've used 338 win mag, 9.3x62, and an H&H for hunting but black bear and deer are the only animals I hunt in my area. I don't need all that gun but it's enjoyable and a good experience.
Although im not a fan of belted brass i havent given it up. I own a 300wm and 458wm and will eventually build a 416 taylor. I like the beltless case of the ruger and the shorter action. If buying a 375 today id go hh because of rifle selection. Whether bolt or double the holland is still king.
I reload and can easily source 375hh brass. Ruger brass is a mail order thing and id be stuck with hornady brass which ive found to be hit or miss in other calibers
I wanted the 416 ruger when it was released but didnt like the 2 rifles. The taylor was much easier to source dies reamers and brass for. Load data thru the years can be found. Plus the ruger doesnt have the class the other 416s have. I feel the same way about the 375s
I reload and can easily source 375hh brass. Ruger brass is a mail order thing and id be stuck with hornady brass which ive found to be hit or miss in other calibers
I wanted the 416 ruger when it was released but didnt like the 2 rifles. The taylor was much easier to source dies reamers and brass for. Load data thru the years can be found. Plus the ruger doesnt have the class the other 416s have. I feel the same way about the 375s
