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tahoe2 · October 22, 2011, 09:49 PM

I shot an old Ruger 77 tang safety many years ago that would cloverleaf 3 shots @ 100 yards in .257 Roberts. The action was smooth as silk and I would imagine the new technology Hawkeye to be as good or better. My neighbor has an M70 featherweight from that same era, and that rifle seems to be more refined in fit and finish (high luster blue & gorgeous wood with fleur de lis checkering). That M70 also groups well, 4 shots in 7/8" @ 100 with 145 grns in .284 winchester and a very slick action as well. I would pull for the winchester if it were me.

October 22, 2011, 09:49 PM	#5
tahoe2 Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Seattle area Posts: 661	I shot an old Ruger 77 tang safety many years ago that would cloverleaf 3 shots @ 100 yards in .257 Roberts. The action was smooth as silk and I would imagine the new technology Hawkeye to be as good or better. My neighbor has an M70 featherweight from that same era, and that rifle seems to be more refined in fit and finish (high luster blue & gorgeous wood with fleur de lis checkering). That M70 also groups well, 4 shots in 7/8" @ 100 with 145 grns in .284 winchester and a very slick action as well. I would pull for the winchester if it were me.