Originally Posted by ELKiller
For the Ruger Hawkeye fans - it sounds like there is some discrepancy in the replies so far; some seem to think they shoot great, and others not so much. Obviously that trend can (and does) occur in all manufactured rifles, but what are the odds of getting a lemon hawkeye vs. a shooter hawkeye? I might be interested in picking one up, but I'm wondering what kind of gamble I would be taking.


The only dud Ruger I've owned is a 308 Hawkeye. It does really well with one load and nothing else. It won't shoot any 165 to save its own butt. I replaced it with a 700 and my 308 problems were solved.

I've got 2 other Hawkeyes and they are great. Based on mine 2 out of 3 are good wink