Thinking of getting one to hunt Buffalo with someday when I hit the lottery.
Just looking for opinions on these rifles.I have a No.1 in 45-70 and love it.
Anyone got a No.1 in 375 H&H if so how do you like it?

I've had one for quite awhile and love. Doesn't kick too bad either Just replace the recoil pad with something else.

rws2,I have one ,for over 20 years,never shot it more than once at the game it shot.
It has worn blueing and a straight 6 power Leupold on it.
It's very accurate ,the bore has toolmarks in it so if the barrel is clean I have fire 6 rounds each will hit 1" apart from the nexts one the 7 th to 20 or so will shoot 3 shot group's @200y in 3/4"
It is a nice in the truck and on the ATV gun being just as long as a 94 Winch.
It also a great stress reliever if in a argument with a Grizzly.

Regards Martin

I got one about three years ago and have had a hoot with it. Very accurate, recoil is not nearly as bad as I expected. I've loaded it down and taken deer. Have taken 2 eland on a Texas ranch, one shot each and they flopped over. It's very handy and easy to carry.

All said, I've recently found a beautiful Whitworth and will be selling the Ruger. I found it for a good price and can make a reasonable deal if you're interested. Bob

Thanks Everyone!
I'm thinking a No.1 in 375 might make a nice Christmas present.

Got a 1H 375 Stainless/laminate about 8mos ago and absolutely love it - enuf that I sold one of my 375 bolt guns since then. Replaced the pad with a decelorator (kicked harder than either of my other 375s before that) and will have the safety recessed in the next month. It shoots 5 260gr NosPars into 1.25" @ 2800fps- quickly becoming one of my favorites.

We have one and love it. It doesn't kick near as much as the No. 1 in .45-70 or .416 Rigby, also which we have. Just be sure to put on a good recoil pad for when you want to load her up hot. With 250 gr. X bullets at 2887 fps it is a real pussycat, at least on the shooter's end.

Got one in SS and laminate about 6 months ago myself. Have a Leupold Vari-X I 2x7 on it. Will put my Leupold Vari-X III 3.5x10 40 on it when I can afford another scope for the 7MM Rem Mag. Broke it in correctly according to my friend. Love the rifle. Use it for whitetails when the shot is no more than 200 yds. I zeroed it for 170 yds. Seems very accurate at the rifle range. Have taken two whitetails with it this year so far. Shoot Fed Prem 300 Noslers for the deer will switch to Fed Prem 300 TBBC for large and dangerous game, which is why I bought the rifle to begin with.

I have been a fan of Ruger firearms from the start. I think they make the best stateside firearms overall from top to bottom.

Ive got a SS/laminate 375H&H coming in the next couple of days,been waiting for it to clear customs for a fortnight.
BHW, what is the method of running in the barrel?
and what are the standard open sights like?
I wont be able to afford a scope for awhile, just bought a house.

I did have one but sold it. I used to handload it a lot. Used the speer 235 grain bullets and reloader 15. My son shot an elk with it three years ago and it did a job on that elk. Didn't kick that much. These rifles have a heavy barrel.

"Ruger #1375"

I also had one for many years & loved it. Then I had it re-chambered to 375 Ultra Mag and like it even better.

Very accurate but a "shoulder tenderizer".

Antlers

Please explain "having the safety recessed".

I have one, and it is excellent! Pretty light, very handy, plenty accurate!! I have a Leupold 2.5-8X scope on mine, and I should have put a 1.5-5X on it for closeup shooting. This is the only change I would make.

Having the safety recessed means rebuilding the safety button so that you put the sharp edges under the reciever steel rather than over it. My #1 in .458 Win just loves to cut my thumb when fired because this hasn't been done to it, and also empties sometimes hit the safety and try to bounce back into the chamber, slowing reloading time a little.

Hope this helps.

Maz. Try tilting the rifle to the right as you eject the round. That works for me with my .375 H&H and .300 Win. Mag. #1s.
Paul B.

Works for me!

Buy one. Ruger #1's are one of the nicest production rifles and the 375 is extremely versatile. Great for just playing around at the range, plinking or deer hunting with reduced loads or taking something big and potentially dangerous- all at relatively low cost- a rifle that is as nice as expensive customs right out of the box.

bpesteve

Nice buff! Is that a .375? By the way, where is Big Muddy?

Maz

Thanks for the explanation. I had never heard of this before or the 2 problems it fixes.

Herb, sorry I didnt get back to you on the recessed safety question; I've been on the road quite a bit lately. As Maz said the empties can eject and hit the safety - nearly every one does this on my rifle. I'll take care of that soon. Thinking of having a Moyer trigger replacement, too.

I ain't bpesteve but the Big Muddy usually refers to the Mississippi River.

I have a 45-70 #1, and had a 375 (blue with wood) for a while. Don't remember the ejected cartridge hitting the safety being a problem. It is not a problem on the 45-70. It is amazing how much brass can pile up under your feet at the range in a short time with a single shot. I can fire it about as fast as I can a model 70 (not saying much) if I can reach the ammo.

Well mine finally arrived!
they are a beautiful rifle in the flesh, even a couple of mates Wives (who dont like Guns) reckoned that it was a good looking rifle, my Wife wanted to fire the first shot, but she had to settle for the second
recoil was nothing to what I expected, I reckon my 450 marlin kicks a lot harder, my Wife thought the same thing.
I couldnt believe how well this thing points ! she handles like a well appointed shotgun, been handloading like crazy, factory ammo is $75 a box so handloading is the only option.

Cheers

Choppa