Originally Posted by NJelksmacker
I'm going to Africa in 2013 and found a nice deal on the subject gun. I looked up the recoil with a 270 grain bullet and it says 41 lbs. which seems a little high. Can you tell me about your experience with recoil while shooting this gun? Thanks.


Craig Boddington uses a .375 Ruger in Africa, and has written several interesting articles about the caliber and rifle.
He also mentions it in his book, 'Safari Rifles II', which is very well worth reading and owning if you have an interest in hunting Africa.


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