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Offline nomosendero

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375R/Howa
« on: December 01, 2010, 03:49:48 AM »
I would like to hear from those who have tried the cartridge (375 Ruger). It looks very effiecient from the loading data I have read. I am not filling a "need", but with the Howa at $550.00 retail I am tempted. What say you?

Some good info:      http://www.realguns.com/archives/144.htm

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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2010, 05:45:44 PM »
I am not familiar with the Howa, but the 375 Ruger is a very good cartridge in my opinion.  Mine is in a Ruger Alaskan.  Working up loads was pretty easy as everything I threw at it seemed to shoot good.  I got a good deal on some old boxes of Hornady 270 gr Sp at a gun show so that is what I settled on for my hunting loads.  I shoot the 270's over Reloader 15, I am getting 2600 out of a 20" barrel and extremely good accuracy.  They could be pushed faster but I don't need them any faster.  You should get one so you can see first hand how awesome it is when an animal is hit with that big bullet at that speed ;D
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 04:20:27 PM »
I just recently built one on a Model 70 classic...there is definately some power there. It's a great cartridge in my opinion. Just remember to get your Howa chambered for a magnum so the bolt face will be correct and all you'll have to do is hang a new barrel.
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2010, 04:47:14 PM »
Quote from: helmickarms on December 17, 2010, 04:20:27 PM
I just recently built one on a Model 70 classic...there is definately some power there. It's a great cartridge in my opinion. Just remember to get your Howa chambered for a magnum so the bolt face will be correct and all you'll have to do is hang a new barrel.

They are selling the complete rifle for price stated.
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 11:03:53 PM »
Good cartridge (from what I've heard and seen) and good rifle. I had a Howa in 270Win many years ago. Only needed to bed it, but most rifles will need some bedding attention. Howa make the Vanguard for Weatherby ie it is the same rifle.
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2010, 09:08:15 PM »


They are selling the complete rifle for price stated.
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I didn't realize that Howa was chambering for .375 Ruger. Are others besides Ruger and Howa as well?
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2011, 04:46:57 PM »
i just  got one on  december 30

need a scope and base recommendation

still don't have any ammo!!
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2011, 03:17:34 AM »
I have a Leupold VX-3 1,5-5x20 on medium high Leupold PRW rings and EGW one piece rail. I haven't fired the rifle yet but there's no reason to doubt the scope's suitability for moose and the rifle, is there? One piece rail allows for easier scope placement. Are there any one piece steel rails available for Howa?
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2011, 05:10:45 AM »
i  ordered the factory scope base

i little pricey  but   it will allow more versitility on scope mountin
http://www.legacysports.com/products/misc/misc_bases.html

got 3 boxes of solids 300gr
and 2 boxes of soft points...300 gr
on the way with the base
found a deal on 1x4  loupold...$165
...or maybe just a scope lieing around  until funds improve
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2011, 10:06:17 AM »
Quote from: helmickarms on December 19, 2010, 09:08:15 PM
I didn't realize that Howa was chambering for .375 Ruger. Are others besides Ruger and Howa as well?

Steyr-Mannlicher chambers for .375 Ruger. However, their first attempt at this caliber had a shortish chamber leade (? throat?) and couldn't take advantage of the full potential of the cartridge. This problem should absolutely be checked before buying one.
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 12:27:37 PM »
i  fired it this week end

put 2x7 leupold scope on it

didn't kick as bad as i thought..but it was substantial

groups were about 3 inches......think it was  me  not the  gun

only  fired about 10 round$......lot$ of money per round.....ju$t to develop a flinch
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2011, 01:19:12 PM »
You guys are on the same thought process as I was when it came to scopes.  My Ruger wears a Vari-XIII 1.5-5x20.  Great up close scope but still enough magnifacation for the further shots.  I used mine, with 270 gr Hornady handloads, to take a little bull elk at 376 yds.  No problems. 
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Re: 375R/Howa
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2011, 10:35:16 AM »
Nice shot, bigswede! (Care to share your muzzle velocity? edit: sorry, should have read the whole thread again before asking...)
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