Originally Posted by 1Deernut
Originally Posted by Slidellkid
How are the triggers on the Hawkeye?


Same trigger as the MKII. Not too good. I have a new Hawkeye in .223. The trigger has a spot in it that feels almost like a 2 stage AR trigger. I have not measured the poundage. With that said, I have shot groups under an inch with a couple of handloads after only 2 range sessions, so I feel good about the possibilities.

I plan to work on the trigger tonight. My MKII in 270 was pretty bad, but I was able to polish it and install a new spring that got the trigger to a crisp 2.5 pounds. I will try to do the same with this Hawkeye, but I do have a Timney that I can install if I'm not happy with the result of my work.


I was able to get the Hawkeye 223 trigger down to a fairly crisp 3 pounds. I haven't shot it yet, only dry fired. Big improvement over as-shipped. I'm hunting the rest of the week, but may get some range time in Sunday. The trigger job should compute to some tight groups.

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