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Ggeneralzip reacted to Andrew NOLA's post in the thread Unfired 375 Ruger guide rifle, 2 boxes ammo, Leupold rings $1250 shipped to USA with
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I bought 2 of these 375 rugers so I would be able to bring a spare with me to Africa in 2026 Decided a spare was not needed -
Ggeneralzip replied to the thread Unfired 375 Ruger guide rifle, 2 boxes ammo, Leupold rings $1250 shipped to USA.Curious what you decided to ho with instead. I just got the FTW model ruger in this caliber. Had I seen this deal I probably would have...
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Ggeneralzip replied to the thread .375 Ruger POI shift 270gr vs 300gr.Appreciate the advice. I want to run a 270 Barnes as they are a bit better for further shots and I have a CDS dial on the scope for a...
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Ggeneralzip replied to the thread .375 Ruger POI shift 270gr vs 300gr.Resurrecting an old thread here to share some thoughts. I plan on zeroing my 3.5-10 Leupold scope on my 375 ruger with either 250 CX...
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Ggeneralzip reacted to YancyW's post in the thread 270 LRX in 375 Ruger on game up to Buffalo with Like.
If I were starting that load workup at home, I would likely start with RL15 and then quickly move to Varget or 4350 if I wasn't getting...
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Ggeneralzip replied to the thread Powder for 375 Ruger 270 Barnes LRX.Unfortunately I don't have either of those powders. Thanks for the info though!
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Ggeneralzip replied to the thread Powder for 375 Ruger 270 Barnes LRX.I think based on the data I've seen I will start with reloader 16. It's temp stable and very good velocity based on Speer load data. I...
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Ggeneralzip replied to the thread Powder for 375 Ruger 270 Barnes LRX.I bought a hornady modified case to measure to the lands. Seems from others these bullet like a lot of jump so i hope I have a long...
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Ggeneralzip reacted to pilar's post in the thread 270 LRX in 375 Ruger on game up to Buffalo with Like.
Your list of preferred powders seems reasonable starting low and working up to check pressure ( as every gun has its own “ finger print...
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Ggeneralzip reacted to Andrew NOLA's post in the thread 270 LRX in 375 Ruger on game up to Buffalo with Like.
From loaddata.com. It is a paid subscription site, $35 a year,if I remember correctly. Has data on calibers I cant find any where else...
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Ggeneralzip reacted to Bush Buck's post in the thread 270 LRX in 375 Ruger on game up to Buffalo with Like.
I would use whatever velocity I could safely get with Varget and not worry about a predetermined velocity target. I see know reason to...
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Ggeneralzip reacted to Alex38's post in the thread 270 LRX in 375 Ruger on game up to Buffalo with Like.
I’m planning to try that bullet in mine as well. Once I can acquire more brass I’m planning to start load development.
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Ggeneralzip replied to the thread 270 LRX in 375 Ruger on game up to Buffalo.The reason is kind of silly but the CDS dial on my scope is for a 185TTSX at 2810 fps. The 270 LRX has a similar BC to this bullet so if...
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GIt has been maybe a year since I loaded the LRX 375 Ruger. I don't recall, but guessing with the H380 and my slightly longer COL I am...
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Ggeneralzip replied to the thread Powder for 375 Ruger 270 Barnes LRX.Yea RL16 seems to get crazy high velocities and its a temp stable powder. I have a feeling all loads will be compressed however as it's...