Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan

I have a 375 Ruger that came with the Hogue stock. Just couldn't get to like it. Replaced it with a Boyds laminate but couldn't like it either. Currently putting it into an older B&C stock.
If/when a Wildcat comes out, I'll make sure to pick one up.
 
-JD- said:
I'd have to agree here, I've had just about every stock on my rugers, and although the zytel is super tough I didn't find in comfortable to shoot. The pistol grip is on the small side, I find myself usually just tucking my pinky finger under the grip. The but pad is small and hard, and the sling loops rattle, unless you have a sling attached, which I don't like to have unless I'm dragging my game back to camp.
The Hogue is Ok, I had the full aluminum bedding block in mine so it's heavy at 3lbs and I don't like the wide forend on it for a hunting rifle. The plus is the pistol grip is comfortable and my rifle shot great with it.
The bell and Carlson is Ok too, I also found the pistol grip a bit smallish and I believe I have average size hands. The fit and finish may not be the greatest but it's still quite useable.
I've never had a problem with the factory laminates, other than they could be a bit heavy.
However, I did just get a McMillan and... WOW, what a nice comfortable stock. And at 1.5lbs not to heavy.
If I hadn't already bought the McMillan I would have definitely waited for the wild cat though, if only I woulda known it was on the way!
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did you find any differences in handling the recoil with the difference stocks? i really did not like to shoot the 375 ruger with the hogue stock and it was not the recoil but just the handling.
 
Offhand shooting with the Hogue, I find it best. I have tried a Laminate and Walnut stock to see how it felt and just dont like them. I must be the only guy alive that just plain likes the original Hogue stock.
 
DealersAdvocate said:
Anybody got a lefty hogue stock for sale? I'd give it a try on my guide gun...
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not such a thing for us ... only laminated or wood from ruger. otherwise Mcmillan or another brand ramline but not the same level.

honestly the laminate that was before the guide gun is super great i do not like that much the newer stock.
 
medvedqc said:
did you find any differences in handling the recoil with the difference stocks? i really did not like to shoot the 375 ruger with the hogue stock and it was not the recoil but just the handling.
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Well, although I have all those stocks they weren't all on the same rifle. But the zytel stock was on my 338 and it kicked you pretty good when you pulled the trigger. The Hogue was on my 300rcm and I didn't think recoil was too bad, now whether that was due to the stocks weight or design/material I'm not sure. I just got the McMillan and haven't yet had a chance to fire it. I'm curious how it will feel also as it's 1.5lbs lighter than the Hogue and a lot of that weight was in the forend.
In the end However, I don't let recoil bother me to much cause I don't the notice when I'm hunting.
 
i agree on the recoil but after my concussion i could not shot even a 270 ... today im back to my old tolerance and i can handle it but cant wait to read your feedback and perception.
 
I don’t like the wide flat, target style forend on the Hogue. If it had a narrower, rounder profile it might not be as bad. I had one on my .35 Whelen and I replaced it with a McMillan. When I got my .375 Ruger I stole the McMillan from my Whelen and installed it on the .375 Ruger. Much better. Now my Whelen is stuck again in a Hogue.
 
Once its considered that a McMillan adds about $1K to the cost of the rifle, the Hogue doesn't look so bad, and has a couple of advantages over a hard finished fiberglass stock. If you carry the rifle in a wet environment, or work around boats throughout the season when bear activity is a concern, the Hogue is less slippery in the hands, and handling is more positive than the McMillan. If you found that the rifle was catching on clothing as it was mounted, the LOP should be shortened, and perhaps your rifle handling needs work. The Hogue is more challenging if you wish to shorten the LOP yourself, whereas you order a McMillan the correct length from the manufacturer, so along with being stronger, is another plus for the McMillan. If I was looking for an off the shelf bear gun, for use in the conditions we have here, the Ruger Alaskan in .375 Ruger is the one I'd choose. I'd have the Hogue stock shortened to 13.5" and I would probably stabilize the forend with Nathan Foster's stabilizing compound, which apparently is going to become available in Canada once again. I don't recall if the Hogue stock has that irritating hollow sound common to hollow plastic stocks; if so, I'd fill the butt section and pistol grip with spray foam. I never liked the Guide Gun version as much as the Alaskan, since the muzzle break is unnecessary, it adds unwanted barrel length, and the cost of removing it and recrowning the muzzle must be considered part of the purchase price. The Ruger laminated stocks don't feel particularly good in my hands, and with the toe cut off, their line is unappealing to my eye; although a wood stock is easier to adjust for LOP than a hollow plastic stock.

Here's a comparison of the original Ruger Alaskan with my Custom Brno 602 . . .


 
I have had the original 375 Ruger Alaskan for several years now on my trapline on the Yukon border....the sticky stock issue seems to have mellowed over time.....my only complaint is the point of impact of the iron sights....wayyyy lowwww with every damn load I tried....I really like the way the rifle carries and I believe the entire stock acts as a recoil absorber....if anyone can help me with my iron sight issue please PM me....btw in my two grizzly encounters that required warning shots to be fired each time I was carrying very "un-glamorous' guns, a 303 and a maverick 88 lol...
 
Years ago I built a guide gun Ruger 338 before gg's were quewl
Stainless laminate to start, sold the laminate fast for good cash, and went with a B&C bedded well
Cut the barrel to 20 1/2" , mounted a Ruger front ramp then Duracoated, we hate bright shiny things
with tall Williams FO front sight w/custom hood and use a NECG peep or Leupy III 1.75-6x32

so far we have both survived roll overs and rodeos
Lots of B&C stocks sold, just nobody brags too much about them
 
My Ruger Alaskan 375. Is hands down my favourite gun.
Used to use 300g Sierras. But the last 3 yrs 235g TSX have been awesome.

Hogue stock fits me great too.
Gun gets packed lots. Probably 5-600 rounds done the pipe too.
1/2” groups all day.
 
wannabe said:
I have had the original 375 Ruger Alaskan for several years now on my trapline on the Yukon border....the sticky stock issue seems to have mellowed over time.....my only complaint is the point of impact of the iron sights....wayyyy lowwww with every damn load I tried....I really like the way the rifle carries and I believe the entire stock acts as a recoil absorber....if anyone can help me with my iron sight issue please PM me....btw in my two grizzly encounters that required warning shots to be fired each time I was carrying very "un-glamorous' guns, a 303 and a maverick 88 lol...
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is the fitting of the stock good for you?

the front sight maybe too low for your adjustment.
 
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