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Re: 375 Ruger
Howa makes a great rifle. We put together a 375 Ruger on a Mauser 98 action. Rifle had muzzlebrake and recoil is not bad. Actual velocity is a little higher than 375H&H.
Howa makes a great rifle. We put together a 375 Ruger on a Mauser 98 action. Rifle had muzzlebrake and recoil is not bad. Actual velocity is a little higher than 375H&H.
Re: 375 Ruger
I should have one in about a week just orderd the savage Alaskan brush hunter about an hour ago, that said I have shot them and recoil is not bad for me anyway, I think a 338wm hurts a lot more than the ruger Alaskan I shot.
I should have one in about a week just orderd the savage Alaskan brush hunter about an hour ago, that said I have shot them and recoil is not bad for me anyway, I think a 338wm hurts a lot more than the ruger Alaskan I shot.
Re: 375 Ruger
I have the Alaskan model, but have not shot it yet. Action cycles well. The caliber has a good reputation for being efficient. Ruger Alaskan has come in 20" and 23" barrels. I would think that 22" would be a nice compromise for typical terrain.
I will probably put one of these on it, though:
http://www.deltapdesign.com/suppressors/brevis-5-5mm-375-cal-magnum-suppressor
LegioX, SH member, has one ordered for his 375 H&H. Looking forward to a report. This would work well on the 20" barrel.
I have the Alaskan model, but have not shot it yet. Action cycles well. The caliber has a good reputation for being efficient. Ruger Alaskan has come in 20" and 23" barrels. I would think that 22" would be a nice compromise for typical terrain.
I will probably put one of these on it, though:
http://www.deltapdesign.com/suppressors/brevis-5-5mm-375-cal-magnum-suppressor
LegioX, SH member, has one ordered for his 375 H&H. Looking forward to a report. This would work well on the 20" barrel.
Re: 375 Ruger
I have the alaskan model and have fired hornady ammo and handloads. everything shot under 1 MOA. I have settled on 260 accs at 2550 fps. I put a 1x4 leupy. I also changed the stock to a full aluminum chasis Hogue stock. I can get the recipe for for the loads if you need them.
I have the alaskan model and have fired hornady ammo and handloads. everything shot under 1 MOA. I have settled on 260 accs at 2550 fps. I put a 1x4 leupy. I also changed the stock to a full aluminum chasis Hogue stock. I can get the recipe for for the loads if you need them.
Re: 375 Ruger
c1, I will get the recipe when I get home.
c1, I will get the recipe when I get home.
Re: 375 Ruger
375 Ruger: 20"bbl
260 accs
RL-15 74.5gr.
Primer: WLRM
2750 fps
OAL: 3.330
375 Ruger: 20" bbl
300 Partition
H4350 79.5gr
Primer: WLRM
2525 fps
OAL: 3.290
CASES trimmed to 2.580"
NO crimp on the bullet!!!!!
I believe all groups that day were below an 1" with all handloads and
Hornadys 270 sp...
Both of these loads run about in the middle. Not too hot but around mild-in the middle. No pressure signs. Some of the first cases has 3 loadings on the brass. Brass does not show the pressure as well. My 375 could take more powder up (1.5 gr) for the 260 accs or 300 partition. That would be standing on it and not sure that I need it. My ruger grouped all powder charges well that day to include Hornady 270's... From sources that I had in my notes. I am probably losing a little less than 100 fps to the 23" Ruger 375 African.
Load design by Mike - damn fine man
Hope this helps,
375 Ruger: 20"bbl
260 accs
RL-15 74.5gr.
Primer: WLRM
2750 fps
OAL: 3.330
375 Ruger: 20" bbl
300 Partition
H4350 79.5gr
Primer: WLRM
2525 fps
OAL: 3.290
CASES trimmed to 2.580"
NO crimp on the bullet!!!!!
I believe all groups that day were below an 1" with all handloads and
Hornadys 270 sp...
Both of these loads run about in the middle. Not too hot but around mild-in the middle. No pressure signs. Some of the first cases has 3 loadings on the brass. Brass does not show the pressure as well. My 375 could take more powder up (1.5 gr) for the 260 accs or 300 partition. That would be standing on it and not sure that I need it. My ruger grouped all powder charges well that day to include Hornady 270's... From sources that I had in my notes. I am probably losing a little less than 100 fps to the 23" Ruger 375 African.
Load design by Mike - damn fine man
Hope this helps,
Re: 375 Ruger
Mr. Pickle,
Thanks for the recipe. I will start a little lower, just to be sure. 1" is impressive, Ruger must be doing a great job. The 20" barrel certainly swings well, feels like a favorite rifle and I have not even shot it yet.
The recoil will be interesting, hope to keep any bench time to a minimum.
-Steve
Mr. Pickle,
Thanks for the recipe. I will start a little lower, just to be sure. 1" is impressive, Ruger must be doing a great job. The 20" barrel certainly swings well, feels like a favorite rifle and I have not even shot it yet.
The recoil will be interesting, hope to keep any bench time to a minimum.
-Steve
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