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375 Ruger
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 8:14 pm
by doccash
Not a great photograph but it was a great hunt. Shooting the 375 Ruger African with full power loads is fun up to a point but I prefer to hand load the thing with cast bullets and use 5744 powder with a velocity of 1600 f/s. This cow Elk was taken with that combination at 180 yards using a Leupold 1.5X5 scope. No penetration at that range but vitals were severely damaged . Recoil similar to a 270 wcf
I hunted private ranch outside of Springer New Mexico north of the Canadian River. Plenty of good eating from that cow Elk and a memorable trip with a great Ruger rifle.
Re: 375 Ruger
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 8:43 am
by twriggen
The 375 Ruger has always been a round that is on my wish list. I had a 375 Weatherby and a 375 H&H for alot of years a long time ago that were sent down the river. Always figured I'd replace them with a 375 Ruger but the right situation hasn't presented itself yet.
Re: 375 Ruger
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 9:48 am
by T.A. Workman
Doc,
Nice cow elk for sure & damn fine eating.
Good to see you posting, it's been awhile !
Terry
Re: 375 Ruger
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 7:38 pm
by doccash
T.A. Workman wrote: ↑Thu Dec 11, 2025 9:48 am
Doc,
Nice cow elk for sure & damn fine eating.
Good to see you posting, it's been awhile !
Terry
Had most of her ground into burger. Great for burgers , Chile, meat sauce, tacos, and on and on.