I have a 375 Whelen AI (Mauser 98 action) and a 375 H&H AI (pre-64 Win). I like them both. The Win has a muzzle break and it's a mild kicker. The Mauser has a large and soft but pad and it's not hard to shoot too.

I'm not sure if there's many animals that require more than the Whelen AI version. But like I said, I like them both.

I built the 98 Mauser mainly for cast bullet shooting, but with proper jacketed bullets It does very well.

As far as Ruger 77's I've found that the stock comb is too low for me and the stock slaps my face upon firing. However, I restocked a 7mm RM mag Ruger and it works fine now. My 416 Ruger still has the original stock and it is fine also, but I don't have a scope on it and I can hold my face down to the comb.

Last edited by Bugger; 06/09/20.
I prefer classic.
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I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally