Just an FYI...........I purchased a new Ruger Hawkeye FTW in 6.5 just three months ago. I have been very disappointed in the quality control and the accuracy. Stock fit/bedding was poor. Hinged floor plate would not open. Muzzle brake replacement blank was missing. After thorough cleaning and barrel break-in, best accuracy I could achieve after five different factory, 140-gr loads was about 3" for a 3-shot group. I changed to a proven scope and obtained the same result. I attempted to check the front screw torque because Ruger recommended 95 in. lbs, but as i said, the hinged floor plate wouldn't open.
I contacted Ruger several times, and was sort of shocked when they responded:
"Thank you for contacting Ruger Customer Service. Your Customer Service Issue # is 10175270. The expected accuracy of 6.5 Creedmore Hawkeye is 1 1/5 " @ 50 yards. If you are unable to get this accuracy we recommend sending in the rifle."
I can achieve 3-MOA accuracy with my Savage 20-gauge slug gun!
Rifle is due back soon and I really am trying hard to give it a fair shot (pun intended). Here's me crossing my fingers..................
