I finally got time in the “library†to read the article in RIFLE magazine on the .375 Ruger Hawkeye African by Brian Pearce. His stock split just behind the tang and down into the checkering on the wood stock. He also reports that Hogue is recalling all of there stocks for the rifle models 7130 and 7179.

Shi# happens with factory rifles.

Even if he did not get the rare lemon, he still should have glass bedded, and added a hidden crossbolt between the trigger well and mag well.
You know that little piece of wood called the " 'tain't "?

He also should have relieved around the tang.
That piece of wood is called the " 'tiz ".

The 'tiz and the 'tain't should be fixed on any lightweight wood-stocked factory rifle of .375 Ruger recoil level.
Or:
Get a canoe paddle!

ouch, that's going to cut into the bottom line just a little, doncha know?

Rich
DRSS
Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost...

.....I wonder if my prediction of stocks breaking because of no 2nd recoil lug will prove true ???????

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Originally posted by RIP:
Shi# happens with factory rifles.

Even if he did not get the rare lemon, he still should have glass bedded, and added a hidden crossbolt between the trigger well and mag well.
You know that little piece of wood called the " 'tain't "?

He also should have relieved around the tang.
That piece of wood is called the " 'tiz ".
The 'tiz and the 'tain't should be fixed on any lightweight wood-stocked factory rifle of .375 Ruger recoil level.
Or:
Get a canoe paddle!

While I understand Shi# happens with factory rifles. I don’t think it is asking to much to have the factory build it right the first time so you don’t have to do all the modes you listed.
Bill

Then you don't get it for $805. Any gunnut can do those minimal "mods" himself quite easily and cheaply.

If you don't want to do any "mods," or trouble shooting, forget walnut on a cheap rifle in this recoil level and light weight. Go synthetic, or insist on paying more than the price of a Ruger African.

If they have to fix too many African stocks on warranty, they'll get it right, and charge more for the next batch.

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Originally posted by RIP:
Then you don't get it for $805. Any gunnut can do those minimal "mods" himself quite easily and cheaply.

If you don't want to do any "mods," or trouble shooting, forget walnut on a cheap rifle in this recoil level and light weight. Go synthetic, or insist on paying more than the price of a Ruger African.

If they have to fix too many African stocks on warranty, they'll get it right, and charge more for the next batch.

Yes but did you read that Hogue is recalling all of there stocks for the rifle.
Bill

Yes.
They should recall every Hogue stock ever made!
I want no part of any of them.
Hogue screwed up on a batch and Hogue is replacing them with another Hogue?
I write that one off and use a better synthetic.
Still a bargain for the Ruger Hawkeye price I paid.
No one from Ruger, Hogue, or my dealer has contacted me. Ignorance is bliss, eh?

and winchester uses hot glue to be, and cz's spit the stock, even with that gizmo on the barrel, if they aren't BEDDED

one looks to be a rank amature if they don't bed their big bores and then complain about it

The wooden stock on the 375 Ruger I had went through a couple hundred rounds with no problems and no additiona bedding and it was used on both the African and the Alaskan barreled actions. I think (hope) the stock Brian used was simply an abberation, or else was shot too many times from a lead sled.
I do think the wood stocks, especially on the bigger bores, should be glass bedded but was simply trying to see how well the one I had would hold up while it still belonged to Ruger.

..........Thanks Phil !!!

More reason for buying as MK5 Weatherby! It seems to be one of the few rifles that actually works out the box....


I am handing my 375Ruger back to my gunshop unfired - cannot be bothered with these crap factory files that don't hold together.

What we are talking about is only part of the article. He clearly states in the article that he used the rifle to work up some 50 different loads for the rifle and emphisized that he fired a hell of a lot of hot rounds. This was no nomal use.

Now will it hold up to normal use? We'll see.

I have the African model and as of now I have only put 40 rounds through it to sight it in with my scope and get used to the gun. It was flawless by the way. Time will tell.

Maybe I will move up and get the RSM in .375 H&H
who knows. Right now I love the gun. More to follow.