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Post by medicdave on Apr 1, 2017 18:17:13 GMT -5
Snagged this little guy for a screaming deal. Early Hawkeye Alaskan with the ion bond diamondback finish. Any one else playing with a short barreled 375? Seems it would be quite the compact thumper. I won't get to shoot it for a while but interested how y'alls performs.  |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Apr 1, 2017 20:35:46 GMT -5
I kinda want one in .416!!! I
I passed on one a few years back at 600.00 and have regretted it ever since
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Post by dougader on Apr 1, 2017 23:27:57 GMT -5
I think it'd be a real thumper with cast bullets for hunting!
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Post by medicdave on Apr 2, 2017 13:48:33 GMT -5
As it's supposed to equate a 24" 375h&h out of the shorter 20" barrel it should thump quite well. Had a winchester 70 classic stainless H&H I let get away that was the most impressive on game. Kind of excited on this one.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Apr 2, 2017 16:08:30 GMT -5
I'd be curious if it really does deliver within 100fps of a full size 375HH. I just compared trajectory with different bullets all within 100 fps of reasonable HH velocities and it delivers a 308 equivalent trajectory. Which is my benchmark for a good hunting rifle.
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Post by ramjet on Apr 4, 2017 11:53:22 GMT -5
300 Grain cast at moderate velocity will take just about anything on this earth!
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Post by medicdave on Apr 4, 2017 14:51:16 GMT -5
Absolutely loved 300gr softs on hogs up close out of my H&H. Not a squeal, not a kick, just bang and flop. The one that's got my attention is what guys are getting it to do with the 235 and 250 grain tax bullets. 270 win trajectories with an extra 100gr of bullet weight when it gets there. 286yd point blank range from a medium bore is nothing to sneeze at.
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Post by medicdave on Apr 15, 2017 8:23:29 GMT -5
Got to try her out. 300gr interlock rnsp. Shooting at an empty milk jug at 50yds it hit an 8" fir tree 10yds behind it. Entrance  Exit  Not real scientific but impressive none the less. Recoil is a bit sharper than my full size h&h was not unreasonable at all. Gonna like this one. |
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Post by paulg on Apr 15, 2017 8:51:14 GMT -5
Holy crap Dave! Fun way to make kindling. Good on you!
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Post by ProGun on May 1, 2017 18:52:04 GMT -5
How much did you spend on that? My father is looking to purchase the same rifle this week...
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Post by medicdave on May 2, 2017 21:04:07 GMT -5
The later plain stainless guns seem to be in the $700-$900 range when you see them. This one was quite considerably less, pretty sure the seller didn't know what he had. Brother Berk woke up to a critter in the hen house a couple nights ago and went to see about it with a 20g shotgun and some low brass #8's. Ended up being a rather large black bear (6.5" front paw tracks) making an exit through the wall. The Alaskan is the new going to the hen house at 2am gun lol.
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Post by ProGun on May 4, 2017 5:48:15 GMT -5
The later plain stainless guns seem to be in the $700-$900 range when you see them. This one was quite considerably less, pretty sure the seller didn't know what he had. Brother Berk woke up to a critter in the hen house a couple nights ago and went to see about it with a 20g shotgun and some low brass #8's. Ended up being a rather large black bear (6.5" front paw tracks) making an exit through the wall. The Alaskan is the new going to the hen house at 2am gun lol. Ha! What a surprise that must've been! I'm picking the Alaskan in a Hogue stock up for $650. I tried talking my dad into 35 Whelen, but he wouldn't have it. So he's picking me up a 35 Whelen to swap for the 375. Days he wants to be able to shoot elk at 400 and stop a charging grizzly with the same rifle. Guess the 375 should fit the bill... |
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Post by coldtriggerfinger on Apr 15, 2018 4:26:53 GMT -5
With factory ammo or handloads . The 3 different 20" barreled 375 Ruger Alaskan rifles I've had. All gave 2520 fps with the 300 gr bullets and 2700 fps with the 270 gr bullets.
Hence my desire for a Guide Gun in 375 Ruger. With the 250 gr TTSX or Hornady mono I think I'll be around 2800 fps. Which is pretty ideal for Alaskan hunting.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Apr 15, 2018 14:12:09 GMT -5
Really you want a guide gun in 375???,.....hey maybe we can work something out!!!
I’m down trying to put a hurt on pigs right now, I wish I had a 9.3x64!!!!
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Post by mlazarus5388 on Apr 28, 2018 16:39:41 GMT -5
The Ruger, 375 Ruger Alaskan is a fantastic rifle. The Ionbond version are even better. I can get easy moa with mine using factory ammunition. I've only used it on a limited number of hunts, but it has had great impact downrange. Sadly Ruger discontinued the Ionbond version, possibly due to costs. But the new guide gun is a nice alternate.
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