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Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Bearcat74 #6915752 09/27/12
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DeerTracker Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,235 Ronan, MT	Just shot this group tonight with new test loads For my wife's 270. My 270 will shoot 130gr fusions like this Proverbs 12:27 The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.

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Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? John_Boy #6916958 09/28/12
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,389 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter
Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,389 SW Missouri	Originally Posted by John_Boy I just don't like Rugers matte finish. They listened to their customers, no more matte blue, they went back to polished.

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Fraser #6917386 09/28/12
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,399 Likes: 1 Helena, MT J JGray Campfire Tracker
JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,399 Likes: 1 Helena, MT	I'm very pleased with the Hawkeye African 9.3x62 I stumbled across last year - sometimes they even use nice lumber: ...and when they shoot good as well: ...makes me think "Best in the World", but that handle is already taken, or so I'm told Now, if I can just hit the damn quarter next time...

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Fraser #6919865 09/29/12
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 3,686 Likes: 1 4 43Shooter Campfire Tracker
43Shooter Campfire Tracker 4 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 3,686 Likes: 1	My walnut stocked 223 is no more accurate than the two mid and late 90s walnut stocked, Model 77 223 sporters I've owned. All were and are plenty accurate for a sporter. IMO the main difference and improvement of the Hawkeye is in the lines and handling of the walnut stock.

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? 43Shooter #6919977 09/29/12
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,533 Likes: 2 Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter
Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,533 Likes: 2	I've got an All-Weather in 308, and would call it an average shooter, most loads reliably shooting into 1.25" to 1.5", and one showing promise of being able to consistently shoot just under MOA, the average hovering around 1.06". A new stock may not make it shoot better, but I just like it more. The Aviators have contributed much.

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Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Fraser #6920001 09/29/12
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 28,390 Likes: 1 Idaho, USA Jim in Idaho Campfire Ranger
Jim in Idaho Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 28,390 Likes: 1 Idaho, USA	They shoot a darn sight better than the flyer throwin' sonuvabitch sitting behind them! Went out with the .25-06 this morning to finalize the loads and seating depths. Four different bullets, two powder charges, firing four shot groups. Fire the first three rounds into 3/4", throw the 4th shot out to 2". Fire the next three into just under 1/2", throw the 4th shot out to just under an inch. Fire the next three into another 1/2" group, throw the 4th shot out to 1 3/8". Repeat this pattern until all rounds used up. The magazine holds four down, I think Ruger did that just to torture me. Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery. Hit the target, all else is twaddle!

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Jim in Idaho #6920051 09/29/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California Winnie Campfire Tracker
Winnie Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California	That is why I hesitant to shoot a group yet, I hate to see how bad of a shot I really am....

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Vic_in_Va #6920205 09/29/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Vic_in_Va I've got an All-Weather in 308, and would call it an average shooter, most loads reliably shooting into 1.25" to 1.5", and one showing promise of being able to consistently shoot just under MOA, the average hovering around 1.06". A new stock may not make it shoot better, but I just like it more. The Aviators have contributed much. VERY NICE. Is it bedded? I've noticed my rugers shoot much better after a good bedding job.....Example of a ruger hawkeye .223 rem I bedded: The hawkeye 308 win I just sold was bedded/freefloated and shot very well too: Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? bsa1917hunter #6920213 09/29/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California Winnie Campfire Tracker
Winnie Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California	Want to bed my rifle for me, BSA?

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Jim in Idaho #6920216 09/29/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Jim in Idaho They shoot a darn sight better than the flyer throwin' sonuvabitch sitting behind them! Went out with the .25-06 this morning to finalize the loads and seating depths. Four different bullets, two powder charges, firing four shot groups. Fire the first three rounds into 3/4", throw the 4th shot out to 2". Fire the next three into just under 1/2", throw the 4th shot out to just under an inch. Fire the next three into another 1/2" group, throw the 4th shot out to 1 3/8". Repeat this pattern until all rounds used up. The magazine holds four down, I think Ruger did that just to torture me. Try 5 shots next time.... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? Winnie #6920223 09/29/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 11 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Winnie1300 Want to bed my rifle for me, BSA? Yep....but I won't shoot your groups for you... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: How's the accuracy of your Ruger Hawkeye? bsa1917hunter #6920276 09/29/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California Winnie Campfire Tracker
Winnie Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,387 Central California	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by Winnie1300 Want to bed my rifle for me, BSA? Yep....but I won't shoot your groups for you... Then how will I know my rifle is accurate? I can not shoot for chit...

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