The NEW KING is taking off!

[Mauser98]

I wanted to add dancing banana's to the reference to banana clips, just did not push my luck...

I wonder what Mauser one would use to build a .375 Ruger on? I may do just that, or simply go buy an Alaskan.

42 to go.

I would recommend a commercial Mauser 98 action. These would include FN's, Browning FN, JC Higgins M50(FN), Zastava(Interarms, Charles Daly, Remington M798). A commercial action will come scope ready(ie drilled and tapped, low bolt handle and low safety). Make sure the magazine box is .30-06 length(3.4"). I used a JC Higgins that started life as a .270 Winchester.

Decent military 98's are suitable but need to be modified to accommodate a scope so there's some extra cost there. Another issue with a military is the bottom metal. Often the magazine box has been made to fit shorter military ammo(8X57). Also the trigger-guard need thinning and narrowing for a nicer look and the guard screw lock screw holes need to be filled.

 

[troutseeker]

Thanks guys, I've been toying with the idea of this caliber for some time now. I even thought I would take a long action Ruger and get it rebareled to .375 Ruger!

Althought the Ruger Alaskan does look great as is. Anyone knows the diffences in hte finish they offer on that rifle?

38 left.

 

[thepitchedlink]

Hey Trout! 38 left until what???

 

[agilent_one]

Well it is Sunday - and as such, I'm here to pay my weekly homage to the King.
All hail!

 

[looch]

(just sold my 602 .375 as well, though it's still in my possession, and this talk risks me getting misty eyed!).

You're freaking me out...

 

[troutseeker]

Hey Trout! 38 left until what???

it was 38 to a thousand post in this thread. \

34 left...

 

[SuperCub]

33



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[Woodbeef]

Ibtl

 

[SuperCub]

Ibtl

Never happen.


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[.330 Dakota]

Dropped the Father-In-Laws 375 H&H into my Screwbean stock Don't think he's getting it back.

Looks like a King to me

Wow, does that come with a wide brimmed white hat, and a leopard skin jacket? LOL

 

[Woodbeef]

Never happen.


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Ya,I know. Just always wanted to say that.............

 

[Max Owner]

Aye.....................

All hail the new King.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/afghanistan/article7113916.ece

 

[joe-nwt]

Never happen.


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If I were a mod with a sense of humor, I'd lock it down at 999....

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

 

[LeRoy]

^^^^^makes me wish I was a lefty!!^^^^^

Later...

 

[Toomanyguns]

It has been said that there is a different "feel" if you use your left hand on the trigger.

 

[todbartell]

there is a "used" but never fired African 375 Ruger FS (with no rings or box) for $699.99+tax at the local shop.................tempting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good rifle for a guy wanting to try out a 375!

 

[BC Bigbore]

Wow, does that come with a wide brimmed white hat, and a leopard skin jacket? LOL

Well...no wide brim hat and leopard print but how about...

 

[troutseeker]

I've been meaning to ask, as anyone shot cast bullets in the King yet? Seems like they would make good plinking and deer loads.

 

[Yeti]

Aye.....................

All hail the new King.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/afghanistan/article7113916.ece

Yes, all hail the new King, the 338 Lapua! The Lapua will hurl a 300gr pill faster (if only slightly) and more accurately than the Ruger 375. Plus the Lapua has one distinct advantage over a Ruger and that is military adaptation. Although still expensive, Lapua brass is much easier to find and will become cheaper as more armed forces adapt it. Yeah, the Ruger 375 maybe arguably the king of the 375's but that just makes it the world's tallest midget.