Page 1 of 1
375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:27 pm
by MickGibbo
Finally its here, everything is ready to go and as soon as my shoulder is right I will be running her in atthe next range day.
I have topped it with a Leupold VX-II 2-7 and Ruger Mounts.
I will be starting with 260gr Nosler BT Accubonds and want them doing about 2800-2900 fps.
I will make a 300gr load further down the track.
Here are some pictures.

Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:05 pm
by HiWall
Geez mate, you have just reminded me why I like Rugers - I want one!
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:00 pm
by Dr G
me too
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:36 pm
by bushchook
If I ever get enthused about the idea of shooting scrub bulls or buff then I might get something similar . Very nice .
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:46 pm
by paz
Mmmmmmmmm, oh my

.
Paz
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:13 pm
by ogre6br
I thought the rear open sight on a great looking rifle like this one is supposed to be an express type sight- you know those flip up V's pre sighted in to 50, 100, 150.
Thats a really nice piece of timber- if it was me I'd be looking for a plastic bolt to use while in the scrub and keep the woodwork nice and shiny for when she's in the safe.
So can you tell me a little about the case??
its bigger in diameter than a standard magnum case isn't it
Do you have a case diagram you can post??
thanks
later
p
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:51 pm
by Jethro
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:51 am
by MickGibbo
bushchook wrote:If I ever get enthused about the idea of shooting scrub bulls or buff then I might get something similar . Very nice .
What about Black Bear because thats what its for then whatever I want to point at it, more than likely a lighter load samba gun or any of the bigger game. My 270 WSM will take all them but hey always good to have a back up.
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:58 am
by MickGibbo
Jethro thats spot on,
Case dimentions are here. The design allows for more powder giving it a slight advantage in ballistics over the 375 H&H in a short action.

Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:25 am
by The Kiwi
ogre6br wrote:
So can you tell me a little about the case??
its bigger in diameter than a standard magnum case isn't it
Pat,
as you can see from the dimension diagram, the answer is yes and no,
No, it is no bigger than a standard magnum, but yes, because it is not belted it is effectively bigger if that makes sense.I am busting to get mine going, as it will have a 25 inch barrel which is considerably long than either of the Ruger factory rifles at 20 and 22 inches. The extra barrel will have a marked effect of velocity without the need for extra powder...... In Theory!!!

If the powder charge gets any bigger, I'll just order threaded bullets and screw the ADI can on the back of them and feed them in!!!
We will see, just waiting on a replacement reamer to arrive from the manufacturer, then it's all go... 6 weeks leave and soooo many deer to shoot!!!!!
Cheers,
The Kiwi.
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:33 pm
by Con
MickGibbo,
Wherever you got the case dimensions from ... do they have a 300RCM (Ruger Compact Magnum)?
Cheers...
Con
Re: 375 Ruger Latest addition to Safe
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 12:09 am
by Drew Jaeger
Very nice unit there Mick. I'm looking forward to seeing how the beast performs.
