I really like the 375 ruger even though I have little use for one since hunting anything here in the east can be easily done with lesser cartridges. I did use it on a 400 lb Maine bear and he went 5 yards. Like jpex59 mine also has 23 inch barrel and laminated stock. There are reduced loads that I use at the range which shoot to the same point of impact (in my gun) as the heavier factory loads within 100 yds. I would think the reduced loads would be fine for deer and such if one was so inclined.
