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  1. Ygg

    375 Ruger a smooth pussycat

    Ok, I was graciously helped along by gents in this forum to buy my first 375. In the end I decided upon a 375 Ruger Hawkeye African for reasons I detailed elsewhere. Finally today I got a chance to go shoot it and I admit to a bit of trepidation when I pulled the trigger because I was...
  2. Ygg

    375 more than I need?

    Thank you Sir, I certainly hope so. Whatever happens I intend to enjoy it as much as possible. It all about the journey.
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    375 more than I need?

    Oops . You're a right that was a typo. Hope nobody took my advice. If I ever post any load data please ignore it for your own safety.
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    375 more than I need?

    As for the Ruger I dismantled it today completely except for the firing pin assembly. I just removed that from the bolt. I used a barrel cleaning paste to gently 'hone' the barrel. Really more of a good interior surface cleaning. The safety mechanism was coated with light lapping compound...
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    375 more than I need?

    Well heck, he sounds like he knows a lot more than me. Racing requires a whole different skill set on top of just cruiseing around and swimming. I work M-F but weekends I get some time. Sometimes.
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    375 more than I need?

    Certainly no pro. I've owned a 26 Chriscraft and a 28 Morgan out Island in the past. Traded the Out Island for a son and and dad duties 13 yes ago. She's in Texas now. Used to tramp around lake Erie a bit when I was single. Spent5 days on a delivery crew bringing a boat from Bermuda to New...
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    375 more than I need?

    Thank you Sir, My plan right now is to learn to shoot it well with the irons to about 50 yrds then get a scope with QD rings and go from there. The rifle is a personal statement of intent for myself and gods of 'help Mikey go hunting'. Right now and for the foreseeable future my dutys make...
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    375 more than I need?

    Thank you Sir. I am happy with it but the real test will be shooting it. Yes, the m77's seem to be a bit rough around the edges. I have 2 and they both have those sharp feed lips on the mag. First order of business will be to smooth it out a bit. The ammo I got turned out to be the Hornady...
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    Why avoid Hornady DG bullets and ammunition?

    So true. Laughing at me or laughing with me either way its Ok by me. As long as its fun. If you were here Sir I would buy you a beer, ( as a belated St. Paddy's Day offering ;)), and wish you well.
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    375 more than I need?

    The gun came in today. All in all it looks and feels nice to me. I do want to do some work on the bolt and receiver though as it scratches the the brass a bit. The feed lips seem to be sharp and need some polishing I think. Here are some pictures. You can see how bright those sights are as I...
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  17. Ygg

    Why avoid Hornady DG bullets and ammunition?

    I appreciate the brilliant critique. Very insightful. :A Wheelchair: My point was anyone can make a case for anything but at the end of the day you usually stick with what works for you and find reasons to support that conclusion. Human Nature 101. Perhaps I should have tossed slow and underhand?
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    Why avoid Hornady DG bullets and ammunition?

    I think what they mean by energy dump is not adequately described by 'egg vs baseball'. This is like comparing a cardboard vs a lead bullet and a bit silly. Would you rather get smashed into a brick wall by a run away truck or have an x-ray particle moving at the speed of light penetrate your...
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    375 more than I need?

    That's awesome. I hope mine is easy on brass. Midway USA has free shipping and it's almost my birthday so I just ordered 50 for the 375, 50 for the 450BM and a Swift reloading manual. After the two boxes of Hornady DGX get shot I'll have about 90. Now I got to pay for all this stuff. :( I...
  20. Ygg

    375 more than I need?

    the amount you saved on that rifle is enough to get you a lifetime of brass I think:A Big Hello:
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    375 more than I need?

    I was looking at that one as well. Not a bad gun especially for the price. I got two Mossberg's and they both been fine shotguns. I had pretty much sold myself on a Mauser action just because. My rifle is supposed to be delivered Monday or Tuesday I'm looking forward to it.
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    375 more than I need?

    Midway USA has free shipping right now so I jumped on 50 of the swift a-frames at 300 grains. After I shoot up the hornady I'll have 40 pieces of brass and 50 bullets so I can start playing with a load. Anyone got any suggestions for powder and charge for the 375 Ruger under a 300 grain swift a...
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    375 more than I need?

    Sounds like an investment of time and money. I'll do both. No hurry getting the load down as I've got time. Thanks for the heads up on the DXG. I think your most likely right.
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    375 more than I need?

    That is good to hear. I ordered the 300 Hornady because I got it for 48 a box which seemed below normal cost. Most places carrying it listed it over 60. I do need to find a good practice load which equates to cheep! Perhaps casting for 'plinking' is a good way to go. For final siteing I would...
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    375 more than I need?

    NO toy equals no pictures! Hopefully I'll have it by mid next week and then I'll take a few pictures coming out of the box. Most likely be a few weeks or a month or so after that before I get a chance to shoot it. Probably when I go turkey hunting. I think it'll be a year or so before I bother...
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    375 more than I need?

    That sounds like a good time sir!
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    375 more than I need?

    The long and arduous debate is now over. I went and pulled the trigger on a Ruger African 375. I really like the guide gun but I already have one of those in 30 06 and the African was just so pretty. I also had him send me two boxes of 300 grain dgs. With turkey season coming up I'll go ahead...
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    375 more than I need?

    Well I went to Cabbalas and got to fondle the rifles. They had a M77 African 375 Ruger and a M70 Alaskan 375 H&H. Both walnut and blued so they were ascetically very similar. I wish the M70 was a Safari so I could do apples for apples but the sights and action are identical, if I am correct...
  29. Ygg

    Why not 30-06 paired with .416?

    I wish we could hunt dove around here. We have quite a few and I love jalapeno dove poppers.... with cream cheese.....wrapped in bacon...grilled to perfection...:cry:
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    Why not 30-06 paired with .416?

    I have to admit this was what I expected to hear from a few people and makes real good sense to me. As they say, a wise man knows his limitations and how to get the job done without exceeding them. I shoot 12ga 3.5 turkey magnums but won't claim they are fun. In a light Mossberg they get my...
  31. Ygg

    Why not 30-06 paired with .416?

    Hello, I have read about various pairings of calibers and they say that the 30-06 & 375 is a classic pairing. Why would it not make more sense to pair a 30-06 & .416? It seems to me anything that 'should' not be hunted with a 30-06 is well suited for a .416. And with the .416 you also are...
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    375 more than I need?

    I thought that the M70 also had a spring loaded button for the floorplate similar to the Ruger. Am I mistaken? I have held but never used one and the button for the floorplate I am sure was there. On my Ruger GG you have to want to depress that thing - with a vengeance. If it pops open its...
  33. Ygg

    375 more than I need?

    Shawn, Might I ask which Ruger you have? Thanks, Mike
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    375 more than I need?

    Yes, the CZ550 seems to be popular. I'm most likely all wet but it 'feels' like while both cartridges are similar that most H&H platforms are geared for flash while the Ruger platforms are geared for bang, if ya follow me. A Snap-On VS a Craftsman sort of. I have both types and find them to...
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    375 more than I need?

    You guys have me convinced. The 375 is now top priority on the next gun list. As for something with a 4 I have also been eyeing the 416 but really think a 375 makes more sense to get first . This news about Africa being more reasonable than I thought is extremely encouraging. I have always...
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    375 more than I need?

    Excellent points all. Just the thought of a horny mastadon eyeing my backside is enough to induce clenched rectal syndrome. As for the rifle operations being the same your talking my language. I'm a tech by trade and lack of consistency is one of the big sources of problems I see everyday. As...
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    375 more than I need?

    Ouch...good save I forgot about the end. You guys are truly looking out for me.
  38. Ygg

    375 more than I need?

    I see the decision is made for me. : ) My brother's got some property out in Jackson maybe I'll bring it by and tell him it's my new 270 and let him shoot it.
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    375 more than I need?

    You guys are all super geniuses! These posts have provided me with enough ammunition to take on a communist invasion. I'll be just like Patrick swayze in Red Dawn. Your logic is impeccable and your propositions are bulletproof.
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    375 more than I need?

    So I have read. I suppose it would be uncouth to ignore tradition.
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    375 more than I need?

    Nice shooting and a beautiful gun. I have one in the 30-06 and am seriously considering pairing it with a 375. Although.... the 416 is $30 less!!!! Get thee behind me 416! Tempt me not! :E Horrified:
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    375 more than I need?

    You Sir are a word smith and poet. Mountain Nyala! Lord Durby Eland! I have no idea what these critters are but you have kindled a fire in my breast! Your kind offer to manage my fortune is greatly appreciated and you will get 2 rifles and box of real Michigan home cooked venison pasties for...
  43. Ygg

    375 more than I need?

    I am beginning to suspect the very same thing. This may not be a completely unbiased crowd. :barefoot::A Hold Breath: My 355 filled a couple freezers this year. She is my go to hunting partner. I have other crossbows but I think the 355 is the perfect deer x-bow. I was gifted a Henry Big...
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    375 more than I need?

    Shootist43 I had no idea Africa was less expensive than elk. I need to do some research it seems . Actually I have not yet hunted with the ought 6 I just have it for somewhere - someday. Living in the shotgun zone and having two hunting locations here I use a 355 Excalibur, muzzleloader, 45...
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    375 more than I need?

    You gents are awesome! My happiness and my safety against vile and unwholesome critters seeking my dimise. These are excellent talking points . The idea of dropping that critter before he skates into the the arms and belly of some private land owner with a keep out sign is also supurb. "Hun...
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    375 more than I need?

    The honest truth is I will most likely never hunt anywhere but in the US. This is due to circumstance rather than desire. This said elk, moose and possibly a bear are about the largest game I see myself getting a chance to go after. So far Michigan whitetail are my 'big' game. If my situation...
  47. Ygg

    3 gun Safari the only solution

    LBARR265 got me thinking.... .204 .308 .416 Start with the .204 Next calibers.... x = x+1 yz = z*2 Make them all Rugers and we have a clean sweep. Yet honestly the only one I covet is the .416
 
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