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Picked up my new Ruger Hawkeye Predator on Thursday. Overall, I'm very pleased with the fit and finish. I know some don't like the new matte stainless finish, but I like it very much. To me, it looks a lot like Parkerizing and it's definitely non-glare. The multi-colored plywood stock takes a little getting used to, but the checkering is well done and recessed a bit.
The 2-stage trigger feels like about 2lbs, with just a little overtravel. There is absolutely nothing about adjusting it in the manual, so if I decide to tweak it, I'll have to go to YouTube for instructions.
I've tightened the screws, cleaned the barrel, and mounted an old Leupold 4-12 that worked well on my Longmaster. Next week, it's off to the range.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I'd love to hear about the range report. Keep us posted please sir..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yep. A pard bought a Predator in .204�had to mess with the free float a bit, but its a real shooter!
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Yep. A pard bought a Predator in .204�had to mess with the free float a bit, but its a real shooter! A little bit of bedding compound in the recoil lug area goes a long way as well..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Back from the range. Three 3-shot groups with some loads my son out together for a 20" heavy barreled 700 he used to have went .770, .653, and .395. The load was 41.5 gr. RL15 w/CCI BRs in WW brass topped off with 168 gr. Sierras.
Five 150 CT Partition Gold MFs over 43 gr. of H4895 w/F210Ms in WW brass went into 2.24". Gack! Gotta work on that, as I've still got close to 200 of those bullets. I know the bullets can do better, because they shot great in an old J.C Higgins Model 50 '06. I had some 150 Hornady spire points over some Varget that I didn't fire, because they were a little long for the Ruger's chamber. I'll seat them a little deeper for next time. I got 100 cases prepped over the weekend for the next go-round. Too dang cold and windy for this nonsense today.
The 2-stage trigger averages about 2 1/4 pounds.
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Campfire Regular
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Sounds like she's capable, just need to tweak. Good deal.
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It's a relief to have something show promise from the get-go, especially after all the trouble I had with the Howa I bought a few years ago.
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