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JULY 2008 |
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Conqueror Big Bore The .375 Ruger |
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| The Ruger 77 Mk II Hawkeye African model .375 Ruger uses the same receiver and bolt as other standard magnums like the .338 Win Mag. Ruger’s .375 H&H on a magnum action is a beautiful rifle but considerably heavier and more expensive. Scope is Trijicon Accupoint 3-9X. Classic African books are Hunter’s Tracks by J.A. Hunter and Safari Rifles by Craig Boddington. | ||||||||||||||
Hornady and Ruger are proving to be a formidable design team, as witness the success of the .204 Ruger. One indication a cartridge is catching on is when other manufacturers pick it up. Several rifle makers have adopted the .204 and other cartridge companies are loading it. It appears the Hornady/Ruger team has designed another winner. The .375 Ruger cartridge in its two Ruger 77 Hawkeye rifle versions (Alaskan and African) has been, as big-bore cartridges go, very successful (see Holt Bodinson’s feature in the December 2007 issue). Ruger reps say sales have far exceeded even their most optimistic projections. A Steyr rep advised they are dropping the .376 Steyr and adopting the .375 Ruger and I would not be surprised to see it in the Weatherby Vanguard as well. |
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