luv2safari
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Reged: 09/11/03
Posts: 1413
Loc: United States
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It is a working rifle from end to end. The metal finish looks almost parkerized, and the stock is nice and trim. I like the wrap around forend checkering, but don't abide by the front sling stud; it bit me already.  Its going, in favor of a barrel band. The trigger is OK, but I might go to a Timney like on my 77 in 338. It made a real shooter out of the 338. The factory trigger breaks at just about 5+ pounds by my scale with just a tad bit of creep.
The open sights were right on at 100yds with Hornady 270gr ammo. I mounted a 2.5X8 Leupold and bore sighted, then shot several 3 shot groups in gale-force winds. My groups (3 in all) ran from 1 1/2-2". I expect it to be a tack driver on a clam day, accordingly.
Ruger should change to a barrel band sling eye, but otherwise I can't find fault with the 375 Hawkeye. Now I'll wait until the 416 Ruger is on the market...  
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hoppdoc
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Reged: 02/03/06
Posts: 1791
Loc: Southeastern USA
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I like the looks of the "other" 375 Alaskan version.
I agree that a barrel band would be an improvement along with a Timney trigger.The spring actuated Ruger trigger is crap. A quality low power scope is mandatory.
Should make a heavy hitter with heavier North Fork soft nose bullets and a handy rifle for most anything encountered. 
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