.375 Ruger

[BKMFR]

Does anyone have any experience with a .375 Ruger, what about the Ruger Hawkeye with Hogue stock in .375?
Thanks, any comments appreciated.

[Buzz2401]

I have a 375 ruger.  Its doesn't have the hogue stock though.  I like the caliber and it shoots pretty well but it has a pretty aggresive recoil.  I have shot magnums all my life and shoot a 6 1/2 325 wsm but it is nothing compared to the kick that 375 gives out.  Can't imagine the kick from some of those 416 type guns.

[coachcw]

my ultralight .270 recoils worse then a .375   The h&h gives you a bit more options in factory ammo . both are sweet .

[yorketransport]

I've had a Hawkeye Alaskan in 375 Ruger since they came out a few years ago. Right now I have 600+ rounds through it and it's my go to hunting gun. I run the 260gr Accubond and the 270gr Hornady SP most of the time. They hit to the same POA out to about 300 yards, which is all I ask for out of this gun.

I get .75" groups at 100 yards with both bullets with the VX-3 2.5-8x scope that's on there. Every load I've tried out of this rifle has been 1" or better at 100 yards when shot off of a rest (which really isn't very fun honestly! ) 90% of my shooting with this gun is in the field off of stumps, kneeling, sitting, leaning, or any other way you can think of to shoot in the field. Sighted 1.5" high at 100 yards, it drops roughly 8" at 300. My 300 yard zero worked out to be the junction of the heavy and fine cross hairs at 8x with my scope. It couldn't be any easier!

My only complaint about the rifle is the weight. It makes sense since it is a pretty substantial caliber,  but it's in the 9# scoped, slung and ready to roll. I actually find the recoil to be very manageable. The stock and recoil pad on the Hogue make a big difference. To me the 375 is more pleasant to shoot than a hunting weight 300 Win. The 375 is a big push instead of the sharp recoil of the 300.

Handloading is pretty straight forward. Basically you can just fill the case with H4350, cram a bullet on top of it, and you're good to go. That's essentially what I did at the start and haven't changed it since. Brass life has been extremely good with most of my cases (I bought 175 when I got the gun) having 3-4 firings on them and they still have tight primer pockets. I will say that the necks are very thick.

If you're looking to get one I say go for it. Mine replaced both my 375 H&H and the 458 Win Mag. When it's hunting season, the 375 is always in the truck. I may bring another gun along but the 375 is the one that I can always trust to handle business. It's a shame I haven't hit anything bigger than a porcupine with it.

Andrew

[Buzz2401]

Lol I think people feel recoil differently because I feel my 375 kicks worse then any magnum I have shot.  I have shot numerous 338 WM and 300WM that I felt didn't kick a lick but I know when I shoot my 375.  I shot A 4 pound 270win and it was nothing.  Stock design probably has a lot to do with it though.  Mine is just the regular wood stock.

[700xcr]

I have the 375 Ruger Guide gun and I fired it for the first time today. It has the muzzle break and it is a pleasure to shoot. It did knocked the dust off the rafters off our covered range though. First shot I flinched do to antisapating the recoil. I just shot open sights and was hitting the steel gong at 100yds, Planning on putting a Leupold VX3 2.5x8x36mm with the Boone and Cricket reticle with the Alaska quick disconnect rings. Going to reload with Reloader 17 powder and eventually use a Cutting Edge Rapter 270gr. bullet. Going to be my elk and bear gun.

[BKMFR]

Appreciating the input guys, Thanks so much! I won an auction on Gunbroker for one today, all that I have been reading has been very favorable.
I have never been a real big Ruger fan, but sounds like they have been making changes over the years... Maybe just a personal thing on my end, just had better luck getting a Remington to shoot if it didn't start that way, where the Rugers have been a bit more challenging when they needed some help....

[700xcr]

I've had a Hawkeye Alaskan in 375 Ruger since they came out a few years ago. Right now I have 600+ rounds through it and it's my go to hunting gun. I run the 260gr Accubond and the 270gr Hornady SP most of the time. They hit to the same POA out to about 300 yards, which is all I ask for out of this gun.

I get .75" groups at 100 yards with both bullets with the VX-3 2.5-8x scope that's on there. Every load I've tried out of this rifle has been 1" or better at 100 yards when shot off of a rest (which really isn't very fun honestly! ) 90% of my shooting with this gun is in the field off of stumps, kneeling, sitting, leaning, or any other way you can think of to shoot in the field. Sighted 1.5" high at 100 yards, it drops roughly 8" at 300. My 300 yard zero worked out to be the junction of the heavy and fine cross hairs at 8x with my scope. It couldn't be any easier!

My only complaint about the rifle is the weight. It makes sense since it is a pretty substantial caliber,  but it's in the 9# scoped, slung and ready to roll. I actually find the recoil to be very manageable. The stock and recoil pad on the Hogue make a big difference. To me the 375 is more pleasant to shoot than a hunting weight 300 Win. The 375 is a big push instead of the sharp recoil of the 300.

Handloading is pretty straight forward. Basically you can just fill the case with H4350, cram a bullet on top of it, and you're good to go. That's essentially what I did at the start and haven't changed it since. Brass life has been extremely good with most of my cases (I bought 175 when I got the gun) having 3-4 firings on them and they still have tight primer pockets. I will say that the necks are very thick.

If you're looking to get one I say go for it. Mine replaced both my 375 H&H and the 458 Win Mag. When it's hunting season, the 375 is always in the truck. I may bring another gun along but the 375 is the one that I can always trust to handle business. It's a shame I haven't hit anything bigger than a porcupine with it.

Andrew

Did you use the standard rings for the Leupold VX3 2.5x8x36mm or did you have to order the offset rings for correct eye relief?

[700xcr]

Appreciating the input guys, Thanks so much! I won an auction on Gunbroker for one today, all that I have been reading has been very favorable.
I have never been a real big Ruger fan, but sounds like they have been making changes over the years... Maybe just a personal thing on my end, just had better luck getting a Remington to shoot if it didn't start that way, where the Rugers have been a bit more challenging when they needed some help....

Which model are you getting, Standard, Alaskan,African, or Guide Gun?

[BKMFR]

Alaskan

[sirmissalot]

I have the same gun you just bought, I love that thing. I've been amazed by the accuracy I can get from it, my best load I've worked up is with a Barnes triple shock in 300 grain. Surprisingly the recoil really isn't bad at all. I picked a leupold vx6 in 2-12, with the warn quick detach rings so I could throw it in a scabbard as a bear gun in camp. I'd like to lighten the trigger a hair but it really isn't bad.

[yorketransport]

Did you use the standard rings for the Leupold VX3 2.5x8x36mm or did you have to order the offset rings for correct eye relief?

I use the Warne QR rings. The eye relief was perfect.

Andrew

[slm9s]

Not the 375 ruger, but I have an Interarms Whitworth custom in 375 Weatherby that I enjoy.  I agree about the big "push" rather than snappy kick of some others.  300gr SMK full house loads do get your attention at the bench though.  But standing shooting at the 200 yard gong at my range sure is fun.  In fact I let a husband & wife each take a shot with it after warning them, and that 120lb wife took it like a champ.  (I almost said maybe this isn't a good idea right before she pulled the trigger)

[sirmissalot]

Here's my 375 doin some work on a spring bear, only about a 30 yard shot, I was surprised to see the thing take off running! 300 grain Barnes