I have one of these but the feeding is less than smooth when you try to do a rapid reload.
The cartridge itself has a modern design with little taper and a sharp shoulder - it’s designed like an efficient benchrest cartridge. The other issue might be the stainless steel action - they have a reputation for being less smooth than CrMo actions.
Is this typical of the breed?
Can they be made to operate smoothly or am I best to move it on?
I have 2 Hawkeyes, and one is the Alaskan 375 from before when they began putting factory brakes on them. Both of my rifles are the stainless laminate, with the other being a 30-06. On both, the bolt throw operates more smoothly in an up-back forward-down motion as 4 independent motions. If I try the up and back, then forward and down motion like I do on my 700 CDL, the Hawkeye will feel rough. Maybe try that. Both my rifles are keepers and are on the never sell list. In fact, I just found some old 375 Ruger loads of 260gr Accubonds and 300gr Game Kings. Hafta take it to the range this weekend!
