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11 November 2008, 02:50
Antlers
Ruger Hawkeyes
I figured someone here could answer this quickly. Does Ruger make both model Hawkeye 375Rugers in LH?


Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
11 November 2008, 03:35
jsl3170
usually gunbroker.com has a few LH 375 Africans. I do not think they have done one yet in synthetic. also check gunsamerica.com
11 November 2008, 04:05
David Culpepper
quote:
I do not think they have done one yet in synthetic.


I have never seen one with a synthetic stock, they do not even show one on their website. Might be a synthetic stock in the after market. I have talked to a few people who have bought the Hawkeye 375 Ruger and after they made a few modifications (like bedding, extra crossbolt and better recoil pad) they love it.


Good Hunting,

12 November 2008, 21:55
Wrongside
I wrote Ruger asking if the 'Alaskan' was planned for LH production. The answer was a resounding NO.

To bad, I'd have my money on the counter soon as I heard they were being made.

No LH models are being produce with a synthetic stock either. Several companies, McMillan and B&C among them, do offer 'synthetic' stocks for the LH M77MIIs though.


CSSA
CPC
13 November 2008, 01:16
jsl3170
isn't that interesting? they are selling more than they predicted (and would sell more Alaskans if they built them for LH shooters!) yet they don't.

I think they know the folks at CZ...
15 November 2008, 19:01
dirklawyer
The synthetic stock the Alaskan comes with is junk compared to a McMillan or Lone Wolf stock. I picked up an LH African cut the barrel to 21 inches (the Alaskan has a 20 inch barrel while the African has a 23 inch barrel) put a barrel banded sling swivel and banded front sight from NECG, Robar NP3 finish, ordered a McMillan stock and now have a nice North American-Alaskan rifle. Yes, I have 2,000 in it but it's done right.


"An individual with experience is never at the mercies of an individual with an argument"
20 November 2008, 07:27
Wrongside
Further to my previous post. I also wrote Ruger to inquire if the Hawkeye would be available in a LH SS version and was told 'no'.

Last night browsing a Canadian gun site, what do I see but a used LH SS Lam. Ruger Hawkeye in 7RM for sale. Surprising, given the answer I'd received right from 'the horses mouth'.

Hopefully a similar surprise is in store for the 'Alaskan' 375Ruger. Wink


CSSA
CPC