Some of you no doubt know the postings of Phil Shoemaker on a different forum. As we discuss this, he is busy wringing out a pair of 375 Hawkeyes (one Alaskan, one African) for this bear season.
His first impressions of the Alaskan (not an exact quote, but close): "It has the weight of a sheep rifle with the power to stop large bears."
However, he detested the Hogue stock. The tacky surface hangs up on clothing during a rapid mount. The pistol grip and forearm, while great from the bench, are worthless on an offhand rifle. So he replaced the stock with the standard Ruger plastic version, rasped down the forearm some, and off he went.

Can't wait to hear his full report after the season.

SOS