Mossberg discontinues 375 Ruger patriot wood stock

stagpanther · March 19, 2019, 12:35 PM

Called Mossberg today looking for some detailed specs on my 375 ruger patriot with walnut laminate stock and marinetec barrel--only to be told they've been discontinued. Wow! It is a hard-hitting recoil for a lightweight rifle--but there are plenty others in the big 5 DG category that are known for thump as well. They told me they will continue to offer the synthetic stock one for the time being. I was also told they see more support for things in the 338 magnum class (though my understanding is that pretty much eliminates them from "legal" DG category in many areas).

taylorce1 · March 20, 2019, 02:55 PM

It's all about sales numbers, the majority of people aren't looking for a dangerous game rifle. As far as I know there isn't much of a caliber restriction on hunting big bears in AK. 9.3 is the minimum caliber for some countries in Africa, while .375 is in others. Plus what's legal and what actually gets used may be two entirely different things in Africa. I'm not saying the Mossberg Patriot is a bad rifle, but most people who can afford these dangerous game hunts aren't going to use a $400 rifle.

stagpanther · March 20, 2019, 03:01 PM

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I'm not saying the Mossberg Patriot is a bad rifle, but most people who can afford these dangerous game hunts aren't going to use a $400 rifle

True--but I'm guessing it would at least make a dandy back-up. I think it's worth probably twice the price they are asking (or did ask)--I'm wondering if maybe they simply got squeezed in their own low-cost entry point.

taylorce1 · March 20, 2019, 03:08 PM

Not at all, most people looking for a DGR for actual DG hunts are looking at a double rifle or CRF. I'm not saying that either rifle type will perform any better than the Mossberg on DG, but it isn't perceived as the ideal DG action type. I built my .375 Ruger on a PF M70 and caught a lot of flak for it on the forums, but hey I like it!

stagpanther · March 20, 2019, 03:51 PM

Makes sense.

reynolds357 · March 23, 2019, 01:27 PM

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True--but I'm guessing it would at least make a dandy back-up. I think it's worth probably twice the price they are asking (or did ask)--I'm wondering if maybe they simply got squeezed in their own low-cost entry point.
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No, it's as earlier stated, people who hunt with that cartridge don't buy budget rifles. Who carries the back up rifle? A professional. A well accomplished, best of the best, professional. Doubt he is looking for cheap tools.

reynolds357 · March 23, 2019, 01:29 PM

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I built my .375 Ruger on a PF M70 and caught a lot of flak for it on the forums, but hey I like it!

Push feed is as reliable as controlled feed unless you are trying to shoot it while hanging upside down by your ankles.

Red Devil · April 7, 2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by reynolds357

Push feed is as reliable as controlled feed unless you are trying to shoot it while hanging upside down by your ankles.

My M700 works fine even then.

By the time the cartridge comes out of the feed lips, it is too far down the chamber to get past the bolt.

The concern is a dbl. feed - if the round is not snapped under the extractor and the bolt is recycled - as in blind panic mismanagement.
(which happens w/ DG)

Red.

March 19, 2019, 12:35 PM	#1
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,784	Mossberg discontinues 375 Ruger patriot wood stock Called Mossberg today looking for some detailed specs on my 375 ruger patriot with walnut laminate stock and marinetec barrel--only to be told they've been discontinued. Wow! It is a hard-hitting recoil for a lightweight rifle--but there are plenty others in the big 5 DG category that are known for thump as well. They told me they will continue to offer the synthetic stock one for the time being. I was also told they see more support for things in the 338 magnum class (though my understanding is that pretty much eliminates them from "legal" DG category in many areas). __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

March 20, 2019, 02:55 PM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,245	It's all about sales numbers, the majority of people aren't looking for a dangerous game rifle. As far as I know there isn't much of a caliber restriction on hunting big bears in AK. 9.3 is the minimum caliber for some countries in Africa, while .375 is in others. Plus what's legal and what actually gets used may be two entirely different things in Africa. I'm not saying the Mossberg Patriot is a bad rifle, but most people who can afford these dangerous game hunts aren't going to use a $400 rifle. __________________ NRA Life Member

March 20, 2019, 03:08 PM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,245	Not at all, most people looking for a DGR for actual DG hunts are looking at a double rifle or CRF. I'm not saying that either rifle type will perform any better than the Mossberg on DG, but it isn't perceived as the ideal DG action type. I built my .375 Ruger on a PF M70 and caught a lot of flak for it on the forums, but hey I like it! __________________ NRA Life Member

March 20, 2019, 03:51 PM	#5
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,784	Makes sense. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*