Savage 110 Bear Hunter .375 Ruger

[HAWKEYESATX]

Well, after owning this rifle for a couple of years now, I finally got her fully dressed. I love the heft of this rifle, and the 375 bore. This one will certainly put a thumping on any animal in the world.
I’m attaching photos for all to see.
Now, all I need to do is scrounge up some ammo or components to load my own ammo.

 

[JD338]

Nice rifle and a real thumper.

JD338

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

Nice rifle and a real thumper.

JD338

It took me a while to get it all situated, but she’s done. I just need to get her out on the range and do final sighting.
This is for the real big animals here in griz country and I hope to go to Africa at some point too.

 

[clearwater]

Well, after owning this rifle for a couple of years now, I finally got her fully dressed. I love the heft of this rifle, and the 375 bore. This one will certainly put a thumping on any animal in the world.
I’m attaching photos for all to see.
Now, all I need to do is scrounge up some ammo or components to load my own ammo.

Midway has some 375 cal bullets in seconds right now.

 

[DrMike]

The 375 Ruger always delivered some excellent accuracy when I developed loads for others. I always though it would make a fine rifle to carry in the bush here in northern BC. I didn't follow through on my inclination, however, opting for some other bigger cartridges.

 

[grry10]

I've bought seconds from Midway in the past and am not a fan. They are not the quality that you get from Nosler. I have the following Midway factory seconds available if someone wants to make me an offer:
2 boxes of 100, 25 caliber 117 grain SP
2 boxes of 50, 338 caliber 215 grain SP
2 boxes of 50, 35 caliber 225 grain SP
I do shoot Midway's factory seconds in .284 diameter 154 grain tipped SP, but these are from a different manufacturer.

 

[JD338]

Hawk,
The 375 is pretty versatile. I have a Nosler M21 in 375 H&H Mag with a Leupold VX-5HD 2-10x42mm FireDot reticle. I have shot this rig out to 600 yards and used it on WT deer with great success. I shot a couple of crop damage deer at 150 yards, knocked them right off their feet.
Nosler occasionally has seconds and I'm stocked up on 260 gr AB, E-Tip and 300 gr AB seconds.
I also am impressed with the Sierra 250 gr SBT.
This is a very robust bullet and will handle 378 Wby speeds making it ideal for you 375 Ruger.
Thread '375 H&H Mag 250 gr SMK' https://forum.nosler.com/threads/375-h-h-mag-250-gr-smk.47705/

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Nice buddy! What bullets will you be using? I suggest the 270 LRX .

When are we going for Nilgai?

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

The 375 Ruger always delivered some excellent accuracy when I developed loads for others. I always thought it would make a fine rifle to carry in the bush here in northern BC. I didn't follow through on my inclination, however, opting for some other bigger cartridges.

I can imagine there are some very big bruins in your neck of the woods Dr. Mike. I can see where larger caliber could be more advantageous in this matter.

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

Hawk,
The 375 is pretty versatile. I have a Nosler M21 in 375 H&H Mag with a Leupold VX-5HD 2-10x42mm FireDot reticle. I have shot this rig out to 600 yards and used it on WT deer with great success. I shot a couple of crop damage deer at 150 yards, knocked them right off their feet.
Nosler occasionally has seconds and I'm stocked up on 260 gr AB, E-Tip and 300 gr AB seconds.
I also am impressed with the Sierra 250 gr SBT.
This is a very robust bullet and will handle 378 Wby speeds making it ideal for you 375 Ruger.
Thread '375 H&H Mag 250 gr SMK' https://forum.nosler.com/threads/375-h-h-mag-250-gr-smk.47705/

JD338

This is the kind of testimony I like to see. Coming from first hand experience. Thank you for imparting your knowledge, especially about the bullets. Greatly appreciated!

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

Nice buddy! What bullets will you be using? I suggest the 270 LRX .

When are we going for Nilgai?

The 270 LRX would do well on anything I think. I would love to wallop a nilgai with this baby!

 

[NYDAN]

That is a nice rifle in a potent cartridge. I look forward to seeing your load development results.

 

[RL338]

I’ve found the Barnes 250gr TTSX and Speer 270gr easy to find an excellent load in my 375 Wby.
When you find some brass , take care of it as it’s impossible to find.

 

[HAWKEYESATX]

Is the 375 considered a mid to long range round? It peaks my interest as to how far y’all have taken game with your 375’s and above.

 

[JD338]

It can be with high BC bullets. I was shooting the 260 E-Tip at 2725 fps and hit gongs at 400 and 600 yards simply by dialing MOA from a JBM Ballistics drop chart. FWIW, I made first round hits. The 150 yard deer kills were with the Barnes 250 TTSX at 2800 fps which is another great bullet.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

I can imagine there are some very big bruins in your neck of the woods Dr. Mike. I can see where larger caliber could be more advantageous in this matter.

There are some big bruins around here. But truthfully, a 30-06 that a shooter can handle will work better than a 7.82 Warbird that they can't handle. I have a 358 Norma Magnum, a 9.3X64, and an 8X68 that will handle about anything I might meet. They don't kill any deader than a good .308 or a .358 Win. In an emergency, a 260 Rem is better than a stick in the eye. Having said that, I do like the 375 Ruger, or the 375 H&H just because they are fun rounds with a reputation for accuracy.

 

[hunter24605]

It can be with high BC bullets. I was shooting the 260 E-Tip at 2725 fps and hit gongs at 400 and 600 yards simply by dialing MOA from a JBM Ballistics drop chart. FWIW, I made first round hits. The 150 yard deer kills were with the Barnes 250 TTSX at 2800 fps which is another great bullet.

JD338

man, that's a whole lot of thump!

 

[hunter24605]

There's a used 375 R at a local pawn shop, a Mossberg Patriot. It's been collecting dust for a while. I think it's $325 with a cheap Bushnell scope and leather sling. I've been tempted to bring it home a time or two.

 

[JD338]

There's a used 375 R at a local pawn shop, a Mossberg Patriot. It's been collecting dust for a while. I think it's $325 with a cheap Bushnell scope and leather sling. I've been tempted to bring it home a time or two.

Howie,
You should just do it! The 375 Ruger, as well as the 375 H&H Mag, would make for a hog hammer. Grab some Sierra 250 gr SBT Game Kings and slay some bacon.

JD338

 

[gerry]

When I had my 375 Ruger Big Game worked so well with 260-300 gr bullets that I didn't try much else. The Sierra 250 gr and mono bullets of 250-260 gr is where I would look first. Of course if you can find them the 260 gr AccuBond it's a great bullet. Took my grizzly and some black bears with that load. Enjoy your 375!