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Does anyone here know who has these in stock(or can order them in) and what they are retailing for? I'm thinking about getting one in 375 Ruger, currently my 7mmRM is my most powerful hunting rifle and I'm thinking of getting my feet wet in the med. bore world.

I realize it isn't the prettiest gun out there(though I do like its looks), but it has all the features I want with the stainless/laminate combo, CRF, express sites, and a short barrel and O.A.L.(I've come to enjoy a shorter rifle after carrying my scout around a bit). Plus, I just want to have a larger bore rifle.

I'd like to hear how those who already own one are liking theirs as well. Also if anyone has suggestions for a possible substitute that has all or most of the features above, I'd like to hear about them too, don't think I'm interested in the Savage, though at it's price point it is tempting.

Thanks.
 
Stick with the Ruger... you won't be disappointed. It is an exceptionally nice handling rifle and, as you say, is packed with features... and the .375 Ruger is an excellent, versatile cartridge (just don't tell Gatehouse that I said so)...
 
Thanks Hoyt, I plan to stick with the Ruger thus far, haven't seen anything yet that I'd prefer.
Anyone else have one that they can comment on, or know of anywhere with them in stock, or who has the best prices?
 
I have a 375Ruger. The Alaskan model 20"bbl and express sights. I handled the savage Alaskan couldn't stand the irons. the stainless is too shiny and the stock felt very cheep.

The rubber stock on the Ruger Alaskan is a love/hate. I friggen love it. fits me perfect and takes some rough use. not to mention 200+ rounds in a leadsled.

The M77 action is smooth and I find the 3-position safety very practical.

only difference with that guide gun is the stock and threaded muzzle.

I hand load so not 100% on ammo availability. I do see it hear or there. Components are common.
 
hoytcanon said:
Too bad they added that "door breaker" muzzlebrake... everything else works...
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BigUglyMan said:
Perfect rifle for hunting at night...less likely to make you barf.

Fug-to-the-motherf*cking-ly!
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I agree about the muzzle brake(also that weighted thread-on piece that replaces the brake), if I do buy this gun I plan to only use the small thread protector. If the brake ever gets any use, it'll be during load development when shooting from a bench, and even then I'll do it during a week day, early morning so no one will hopefully be there to see me with that eyesore affixed to the rifle : )

Truthfully, I despise muzzle breaks, even ones that aren't a visual abomination like the one on the Ruger, far too obnoxious for my liking and I'd never hunt with one, I value my hearing too much. Easily solved with the supplied thread protector, and the stock color, though not my first choice is something I can live with.
 
Iron Sighted said:
I agree about the muzzle brake(also that weighted thread-on piece that replaces the brake), if I do buy this gun I plan to only use the small thread protector. If the brake ever gets any use, it'll be during load development when shooting from a bench, and even then I'll do it during a week day, early morning so no one will hopefully be there to see me with that eyesore affixed to the rifle : )

Truthfully, I despise muzzle breaks, even ones that aren't a visual abomination like the one on the Ruger, far too obnoxious for my liking and I'd never hunt with one, I value my hearing too much. Easily solved with the supplied thread protector, and the stock color, though not my first choice is something I can live with.
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My solution is cut the sucker off and recrown... win, win...
 
sounds like you need to find a "Alaskan" in either a Houge rubber stock or laminate.
No muzzle break ( not necessary for a 375ruger IMO) and not that stock.

or have the threads knocked off and re-crown. add a McMillian stock or get a boyds stock you may have to open the bbl channel
 
regulate34 said:
sounds like you need to find a "Alaskan" in either a Houge rubber stock or laminate.
No muzzle break ( not necessary for a 375ruger IMO) and not that stock.

or have the threads knocked off and re-crown. add a McMillian stock or get a boyds stock you may have to open the bbl channel
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I'd definitely be interested in an Alaskan if they were still made, though I've heard there were issues with the Hogue stocks that came on those rifles breaking?
 
Never heard of the houge breaking. My buddy runs 400 grainers through his .416 Ruger Alaskan with no issue.

I wanted the guide gun in .375 Ruger last year, but grew impatient and jumped on an African that I bedded into a Boyds stock. The accuracy is astounding. You won't be disappointed in the rifle.
 
medvedqc said:
the African stock was the problem not the hogue ones.
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Good to know, unfortunately I never see any Ruger Alaskan's for sale on the EE, or I'd certainly consider one. I'm not in any great rush anyways, winter is setting in(around -20 today) and I don't shoot too much during the winter as our range is outdoors and inaccessible by vehicle once the snow builds up as the access road isn't plowed.
 
yeah I have around 500 rounds threw mine and at least 200 on a lead sled. ( known for killing stocks)

majority of them being 300g bullets full load. stock is very sturdy.

I am right around 1" groups with 300g sierra's.
 
Hey I am in the Williams lake area. if you are down this way your more then welcome to take a couple shot with my Alaskan.

I have seen 3 Alaskans on the EE in the last year. 2 were while mine was waiting to coming in to Prophet River
 
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