The Accurate Reloading Forums
anybody hunt DG last season w/ .375 Ruger? Reports?
23 February 2008, 07:33
jetdrvranybody hunt DG last season w/ .375 Ruger? Reports?
Would like to hear from anyone who took Cape buff, lion, etc. with this caliber...handloads or Hornady loads?
23 February 2008, 07:48
The SlugI shot an extremely dangerous 4-point whitetail with mine. Weighed about 130 dressed but the Ruger Alaskan still did the job with just 1 shot! Guess I got lucky he didn't charge.....
-+-+-
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - The Dalai Lama
24 February 2008, 00:36
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by The Slug:
I shot an extremely dangerous 4-point whitetail with mine. Weighed about 130 dressed but the Ruger Alaskan still did the job with just 1 shot! Guess I got lucky he didn't charge.....
I wouldn't advertize that experience - I think the legal minimum caliber for whitetails in that area is .40
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
24 February 2008, 02:47
Sergeant_Sabrequote:
I wouldn't advertize that experience - I think the legal minimum caliber for whitetails in that area is .40
Huh? .40 caliber rifle minimum? Can't be...
24 February 2008, 02:58
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by Sergeant_Sabre:
quote:
I wouldn't advertize that experience - I think the legal minimum caliber for whitetails in that area is .40
Huh? .40 caliber rifle minimum? Can't be...
Oh, you are correct - it is .600. Good thing I am getting the 600 OK in time for whitetail season in the Catskills!
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
24 February 2008, 03:39
The Slugquote:
Originally posted by CCMDoc:
quote:
Originally posted by The Slug:
I shot an extremely dangerous 4-point whitetail with mine. Weighed about 130 dressed but the Ruger Alaskan still did the job with just 1 shot! Guess I got lucky he didn't charge.....
I wouldn't advertize that experience - I think the legal minimum caliber for whitetails in that area is .40
Maybe I shouldn't have but it was him or me. He was only 30 yards away and closing fast (at least 1 or 2 steps every couple of minutes) so I had to make a life or death decision. luckily I came out on top but it could have gone either way. I can only hope that the authorities understand the danger I was in and that I had no other choice.
-+-+-
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - The Dalai Lama
24 February 2008, 04:53
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by The Slug:
Maybe I shouldn't have but it was him or me. He was only 30 yards away and closing fast (at least 1 or 2 steps every couple of minutes) so I had to make a life or death decision. luckily I came out on top but it could have gone either way. I can only hope that the authorities understand the danger I was in and that I had no other choice.
With that kind of charge, at that distance and speed - well who could argue? You're not really Mark Sullivan, are you?
If so, I'd like to order the DVD now
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
25 February 2008, 01:27
archdlxShoot guys....
If your recommending + .40's for Florida deer, what the hell am I supposed to use on the deer up here?
I guess my .308 is a bit of "under kill".
LeRoy
25 February 2008, 06:37
jetdrvrDon't know about Alberta, but the .375 H&H was very effective in Saskatchewan...
From all the reports, it's rather obvious that the Ruger is still a North American caliber.
