I wasn't into stainless synthetic rifles until I actually handled the 416 Ruger Alaskan. Very nice! Short, lightweight and
rugged. Not a rifle that needs to be pampered, it's going to see considerable use in all conditions.
The Mk II is art work, what a beauty! It's considerably heavier than the Alaskan. I would hate to scratch or dent that gorgeous circassian walnut stock.
For me at least, it runs the risk of being a gun safe queen if I owned one.
Note that the 416 Ruger Alaskan has a barrel band swivel stud (the front swivel stud on the 375 is on the forend). There's a reason for that - it's
meaner than the 375.