Greetings from Virginia

[Viral_SIGness]

Found this site while reading up on the .375 Ruger. I've always wanted one, and I'm finally getting one. It's a 2007 Ruger Alaskan with the DiamondBlack finish. I've got a friend who is a PH in South Africa, and he wants me to come hunting with him, so I'm getting ready. The .375 will be my do it all rifle. As he says they use one bullet and one load for everything, so that's what I'm going to do as well. Thanks for letting me join here.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to AH.

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard Viral_SIGness. What timeframe do you have for the hunt? What species will you be going after? Although it may be different now, a short while back there was one and only one load available in Africa for the 375 Ruger. That was probably why it was used for "everything."

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Welcome aboard Kinnis. What timeframe do you have for the hunt? What species will you be going after? Although it may be different now, a short while back there was one and only one load available in Africa for the 375 Ruger. That was probably why it was used for "everything."

Here is what my friend sent me:

5x warthog male/female
10x springbok female (thin horns)
2x blesbok female (they have good horns, often RW)
2x impala female.
1x black wildebeest female. (they have good horns). 2 hunters. 7 days hunting.

He also knows, Black Death is my dream hunt

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Here is what my friend sent me:


He also knows, Black Death is my dream hunt

Welcome to the forum. Sure someone will jump in here with some info on the .375 Ruger. What is your friend's outfit called?

Take Care,
Marius Goosen

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard!

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH

 

[Ridgewalker]

Viral_SIGness, welcome to the AH forum! You pick a good middle of the road cartridge capable of taking anything in Africa. I have used my 375 H&H on everything from duiker to Cape buffalo. When I do my part, it does it’s part.
Question...just what one bullet does your friend use? I’m guessing the 300 grain Swift A-frame?

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Viral_SIGness!

 

[cls]

Welcome to AH

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Viral_SIGness, welcome to the AH forum! You pick a good middle of the road cartridge capable of taking anything in Africa. I have used my 375 H&H on everything from duiker to Cape buffalo. When I do my part, it does it’s part.
Question...just what one bullet does your friend use? I’m guessing the 300 grain Swift A-frame?

He uses Peregrines, if I spelled that right.

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Welcome to the forum. Sure someone will jump in here with some info on the .375 Ruger. What is your friend's outfit called?

Take Care,
Marius Goosen

Here is his website
https://www.bullet-behavior.com

 

[Ridgewalker]

Peregrines are a mono metal and seem to have a good reputation. They were imported to the US, but I think that may have stopped.

https://besthuntingbullets.com/

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Peregrines are a mono metal and seem to have a good reputation. They were imported to the US, but I think that may have stopped.

He uses a .416 Rigby, and I believe a 400 grain solid. I'll have to ask him again.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Found this site while reading up on the .375 Ruger. I've always wanted one, and I'm finally getting one. It's a 2007 Ruger Alaskan with the DiamondBlack finish. I've got a friend who is a PH in South Africa, and he wants me to come hunting with him, so I'm getting ready. The .375 will be my do it all rifle. As he says they use one bullet and one load for everything, so that's what I'm going to do as well. Thanks for letting me join here.

Welcome to AH! I live in Arizona now as you can probably guess, but I'm a Hokie alumni and do miss SW Virginia. Congrats on the new rifle!

 

[Nyati]

Welcome to AH !

 

[nztimb]

Giday Viral_SIGness and welcome to the A H forums

 

[Uncle Sauce]

Welcome to AH Viral SIGness!

 

[deepwater]

Welcome to AH!
Also a new member from VA,

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Welcome to AH! I live in Arizona now as you can probably guess, but I'm a Hokie alumni and do miss SW Virginia. Congrats on the new rifle!

I'm from SW Virginia, in Carroll County. Where did you residue?

Also, thank you everyone for the warm welcome!