I would prefer the stainless steel rifle in this ruger as all my other rifles are blue/wood. No one has one in stock where I live so I have to order the one I want. If Ruger made a SS 23 inch barreled gun with a laminated stock in RH version this would be perfect! As they do not I will probably order the 20 inch barreled gun with the hogue rubber stock and will not be able to replace the stock within the year. So my question is just how bad is this stock for off hand shooting? I have average 13.5 LOP arms, my hands are medium sized and I am 5'7". Those that own them if you could let me know if you feel this hogue will work for me thanks in advance. Also if you feel the rifles balance is a bit off and you would have gone with the blue steel 23 inch gun please give me your advice. Thanks in advance.

I never shot one but they seem to handle nice. My only issue is the limited choice of calibers. I would prefer a gun like this in 375 H&H. It would also seems a good gun for those who like the 338 win. I need another 375 caliber like a 2nd a-hole. it might even make an interesting 458 win mag with a 400 gr bear load. I am not a big 458 fan, but would prefer that to another pair of 375 and 416 clones. The purpose of this gun seems to be to too promote Rugers new calibers. I am 6 foot and sometimes have problems with off the shelf work gloves being a tad small. FWIW.

Jimmy P,

I have the 375 ruger Alaskan with the houge stock. The rifle comes up quickly and balances well. I do not wish I had the 23 inch barrel.

Think you would have no problems with that set up. Rifle is very accurate and a lot of fun to shoot.

Good luck.

thanks, I had heard some negative comments on the hogue and I probably will replace it but it sounds workable for a while!

I am with kreten on the feel and handling. I am about the same size as you so you should find the stock and bbl length just about right. I have both the 375 and the 416. Can't be beat for the cash outlay. A proper sized laminate stock might be nice too if you like wood better. Let us know how you fare out.

thanks I heard they had a LH laminate SS but as a special run and only in LH!

Ayn,

I have a factory Ruger laminate stock for a 77 Mark II long action magnum action that I am about to list in the classified section. It is like-new, nutmeg, and has the factory LOP/black Ruger pad, sling studs, no checkering and never been bedded or modified. PM me if you are interested. I am also in Georgia.

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