KinleyWater
Handloader
- Jun 15, 2019
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I want to start with three factual statements which I think are important to understand the remainder of my remarks.Since I’m not reloading for the time being I’m starting to stockpile factory ammo for the 375 Ruger and wanted to get some opinions.
As I’m moving to Alaska this summer I want to take some factory ammunition with me. Here’s what I’m thinking and I’d like to see if y’all concur.
9 Boxes 270 Grain Spire Point (non dangerous game hunting) for deer up to and including moose. Will also use for sheep and goats.
4 Boxes of 300 Grain Solids as a bear stopper.
4 Boxes of 300 Grain Expanding dangerous game ammo.
My thoughts on bear stopping is to use the solids. For bear hunting I’d use the 300 Grain expanding ammo followed by solids in the magazine.
This would all be Hornady factory ammunition since they seem to be the only major manufacturer of 375 Ruger ammunition. If the ammo doesn’t shoot in my gun I’ll look at taking up reloading again.
Basically I’m looking at one rifle for all big game in Alaska. Any thoughts?
Vince
- I own a .375 Ruger, and I absolutely love it (mine is a Savage)
- I have never been to Alaska (except in my mind)
- I have never harvested any game with my .375 Ruger
Now, with that in mind, I'd like to offer my opinion. Unless you can really forge a justification for the 300 grain bullets, of any kind, I would focus on the 270 grain spire points. As has already been mentioned, keeping one round with one point of impact will pay dividends. Also, in research for a planned hunting trip to Alaska, I found this information published by the state: Alaska Fish and Game on Firearms. The short version is that they don't think any sort of magnum is required for hunting or defense. Now, that's them, if I was going, I would absolutely bring my .375.
Best wishes to you on your forthcoming move. May it bring you purpose, joy, and prosperity.