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Mine is just like Dirtfarmer's but with an Echols stock.

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That's a beauty..


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Definitely nicer than the Tupperware.

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Here's my .375 Ruger Alaskan in a McMillan MKII Classic and a VX3 2.5-8x36. It will be loaded with 250gr TTSX for Northern BC moose this fall.

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It goes 8 3/4# given the big azz action (5 down) and fat azz barrel. This will be new for me as I am a "lightweighter" hunter. I had the barrel cut from 25" to the 'fire requisite 23" and the stock (refinished ala karnis) drilled in the butt. grin It goes Edge weight... literally. Forward weight suits my preference of a muzzle heavy piece, rifle or handgun. I will send it back to Carlos for another sealing and be good to go. Can't see doing traditional Alaska brown bear without a wood stocked 375, something I dreamed of when I graduated college in 1985.


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Sounds like you've thought it through, even down to the Kosher 23" barrel... cool

For a big gun, that's a good weight, IMO.

CZ's are generally good shooters and that one should be no exception.

And, Karnis is da man... grin

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Originally Posted by BCSteve
Here's my .375 Ruger Alaskan in a McMillan MKII Classic and a VX3 2.5-8x36. It will be loaded with 250gr TTSX for Northern BC moose this fall.

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Looks good.

I just got a box of 250 gr. TTSX bullets. What's your experience with them, groups, best load, etc...?

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Dirtfarmer,
I just worked up a load for my Ruger African .375, using the Barnes TTSX 250 gr. bullet. With 83.0 gr. of H414, it gets 2880 fps MV, in 80 degree temps, with no signs of pressure. This load goes with me to Africa next month, for a lot of different stuff. Accuracy is very good- last three groups at 100 yd. went .8" to .9".
Here's pics of my African, in its McWoody stock.
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Thanks for the load.

I do like those McWoody stocks...

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Haven't killed anything yet but...hoglets on the horizon.

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Originally Posted by BCSteve
Here's my .375 Ruger Alaskan in a McMillan MKII Classic and a VX3 2.5-8x36. It will be loaded with 250gr TTSX for Northern BC moose this fall.

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I like that a lot...kind of what I was going for on mine.


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Originally Posted by Sakohunter264
Haven't killed anything yet but...hoglets on the horizon.


Hopefully we will cure that next trip.

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Originally Posted by Bighorn
Dirtfarmer,
I just worked up a load for my Ruger African .375, using the Barnes TTSX 250 gr. bullet. With 83.0 gr. of H414, it gets 2880 fps MV, in 80 degree temps, with no signs of pressure. This load goes with me to Africa next month, for a lot of different stuff. Accuracy is very good- last three groups at 100 yd. went .8" to .9".
Here's pics of my African, in its McWoody stock.
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This is a .375 Ruger, correct?


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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
That's a beauty..


Thanks...I'm very happy with it.


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Originally Posted by Sakohunter264
Haven't killed anything yet but...hoglets on the horizon.


Hopefully we will cure that next trip.

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Photos like that make my trigger finger itch...

I don't like hogs, that is until they're in the freezer. Then, I just love them...

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