Can anyone confirm whether or not the new Ruger is stainless w/ the black coating? I thought I had read somewhere that it was but cannot find this information now. Also, is the Hogue stock a pillar style or full bedding block?

Thanks,
GVA

Their 'Alaskan' model features a matte black finish, handy 20†barrel, a Hogue® OverMolded synthetic stock, windage adjustable shallow “V†notch rear sight and large white bead front sight.

George

I would really like one of those !!

The 20" barrel and Hogue stock leave me cold.

George

Unless I'm mistaken, This cartridge should be like a 350RM in that it is very efficient from a short barrel. In such a rifle as their "Alaskan" version, I'm of the opinion that 20 to 22" is about perfect. Their "African" version comes w/ a more traditional(Ruger) 23" barrel w/ a slimmer profile of the RSM.

What I was asking is it stainless and is the stock a pillar or bedding plate style???? I thought I had read that it was stainless but I cannot find this info now. If no one knows, I'll try to contact Ruger.

Thanks,
GVA

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
The 20" barrel and Hogue stock leave me cold.

George

hey buddy, it IS the alaskan...

23" barrel, nice wood stock, feeding slicker than a gut, and a lefty for george... we might could do that!!

jeffe

I called Ruger. Their "man" w/ all the detailed specs is away on a business trip and will phone me Monday. They had limited details at sales and their service department had yet to receive specs. But this is what I've dug up so far:

- The Hawkeye "Alaskan" is not stainless. But, what I found interesting was what Ruger calls their "Alaskan Black" finish. In the fine print of their available specs, this finish is trademarked as "Diamond Black"(TM). I inquired into this and found that Diamond Black is a trademark for a sputter deposited thin film ceramic coating of boron carbide. Diamond Black, Inc holds the patent and is assisted by DOW Chemical(DBI) out of Virginia. Diamond Black is used/known in industry for wear and lubricity.

- The Hogue stock is made to Ruger's specs and may differ from consumer(Hogue) available versions. The "man" will let me know Monday if it is w/out pillars, has pillars, or has a bedding block/plate. I'll also inquire if the 375Ruger uses the traditional wedge/angle recoil lug or some form of recoil plate like the RSM.

- The Hawkeye "Alaskan" is expected to be available to distributors during the first quarter of 2007.

Thanks,
GVA

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
The 20" barrel and Hogue stock leave me cold.

George

hey buddy, it IS the alaskan...

23" barrel, nice wood stock, feeding slicker than a gut, and a lefty for george... we might could do that!!

jeffe

Jeffe,

A 22"-23" barrel and a McMillan stock (in left-hand, of course) would have been preferable. You've met me; I think a 20" barrel would feel a bit blunt to me. To you too, probably.

George

The Ruger "man" called and left a message on my voice mail. He said the "only aluminum" in the Hogue stock were the pillars. So I don't know if this means the 375Ruger has some form of steel recoil plate like the RSM or has the traditional wedge/angle recoil lug. I wanted to ask him about this, I guess I'll need to call again.

later,
GVA

Then they're using the stock with the fiberglass-reinforced skeleton (~$140 retail).

George

Hey George,

I think you would look good with a SS 375 ruger with a short barrel, left handed stock with right hand bolt in a special Dallas cowboy version of the boat paddle stock

There are about a million rifles out there for the African thing .. This is an Alaskan Rifle...........Any one who meddles with this rifle and ammo makeing it to the shelves of every gun shop ,Fred Meyer ,WWalmart or AC in Alaska or B.C. should have to ride around Chichagof Island...With their beautiful warm wood stocked deep blued blah blah blah add nauseum...In the bow of a river sled.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Then when its all rusted shut and busted all to you know where from flippin your 4 whlr on top of it....use it to fill your freezer and defend your life....... The short barrel won,t get hung up on every tree along the trail weather on your shoulder or on the handle bars of a quad or mountain bike.......Like a guide gun with a laminated stock,, finally a rifle that doesn,t need to be fixed so it can work and someone complanes about .........If you want to fix something go get a 1911 and leave the Ruger Alaskan alone gumboot out......

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Originally posted by Gringo Cazador:
Hey George,

I think you would look good with a SS 375 ruger with a short barrel, left handed stock with right hand bolt in a special Dallas cowboy version of the boat paddle stock

i'll have to host the next STC hunt in may... so george can sport shorts and cowboy boots!!

If they offered 'Hawkeye Alaskan' with 23" barrel I would buy one. Why do some people think that stupid -7,5cm makes the gun more handy?

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Originally posted by Gringo Cazador:
Hey George,

I think you would look good with a SS 375 ruger with a short barrel, left handed stock with right hand bolt in a special Dallas cowboy version of the boat paddle stock

Ugh!


George

Are there any pictures available?

rugers self promoting magazine hit the magazine rack today...wordy but not too many specifics but they do have some good new stuff out...a big article on the 375 ruger and the rifles. check it out...

They left the price out.NOT

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Originally posted by Doublegun:
Are there any pictures available?

Rugers website has pics & specs.

www.ruger-firearms.com

I would like a Frontier style rifle in 375 R. Barring that then my second wish is a Frontier in 358 Winchester with FAST TWIST of 10 or 12! I just have to be different. Packy

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Originally posted by GaryVA:
The Ruger "man" called and left a message on my voice mail. He said the "only aluminum" in the Hogue stock were the pillars. So I don't know if this means the 375Ruger has some form of steel recoil plate like the RSM or has the traditional wedge/angle recoil lug. I wanted to ask him about this, I guess I'll need to call again.

later,
GVA

There is nothing to call about. It is the standard Mark II action with the 45 degree front action screw and a real recoil lug on the action. Thank goodness there is no "recoil plate," it is all good (though I wish it had a 23" barrel too, instead of the 20"). The Hogue stock is the less expensive one with aluminum pillars only, and that is fine for a 20-incher!

I am planning on getting the african. I don't like short barrels either and I have never had a problem with the blued rugers.

My ideal Ruger Alaskan for this round would be the grey target stainless metal and the grey laminate stock with a 24 inch barrel and sights.

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Their 'Alaskan' model features a matte black finish, handy 20†barrel, a Hogue® OverMolded synthetic stock, windage adjustable shallow “V†notch rear sight and large white bead front sight.

George

and a very nice rifle to boot.

I might buy the African version and put a nice juicy pad on it.