The Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan features a Hogue OverMolded stock which is molded from durable synthetic rubber that provides a soft, recoil-absorbing feel without affecting accuracy. Its cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. The barrel also features a the Ruger Muzzle Brake System includes a removable, radial-port muzzle brake that significantly reduces felt recoil. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor is among the most positive case extraction systems ever invented, and features a fixed blade-type ejector that positively ejects the empty cases as the bolt is moved fully rearward. The Hawkeye Alaskan also utilizes a hinged solid-steel floorplate, solid-steel receiver, LC6 trigger, three-position safety and a thread protector.
Brand Ruger
Category Rifles
Caliber 375 Ruger
Model Hawkeye
Series Alaskan
Stock Finish Black
Action Bolt
Sights Adjustable Rear, Bead Front
Capacity 3+1
Muzzle Muzzle Brake
Hand Right
Length of Pull 13.5"
Metal Finish Stainless Steel
Oal 42"
Receiver Material Steel
Safety Three Position
Stock Description Fixed Hogue OverMolded
Stock Finish Group Black
Stock Material Synthetic
Thread Pattern 1 / 2"-28 tpi
Twist 1:12"
Weight 8.1 lbs
Barrel Description Cold Hammer Forged
Barrel Length 20"
Caliber Dictionary
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The 375 Ruger, a joint development between Ruger and Hornady, was introduced in 2006 in the Ruger Hawkeye. Its unbelted case has a .532-inch rim and base, the same as most belted magnums, simplifying manufacturing. Case length is 2.580 inches, allowing it to be housed in a standard (30-06) action. Design criterion was to equal 375 H&H ballistics in a shorter case. Because of the efficiency of the shorter, fatter case it actually exceeds 375 H&H performance; Hornady's 270-grain load delivers 2870 feet per second; the 300-grain load 2705. Introduction of the 375 Ruger was perhaps the most successful launch of a big-bore cartridge. Its ability to fit into a standard-length action renders it more affordable than most cartridges in its power range, with current options including Mossberg as well as Ruger. It is not as available as the 375 H&H, but fills the same niche: Powerful enough for the largest game, yet shoots flats enough for most hunting applications. — Craig Boddington
