Thanks for the replies.
What really worries me is headspace, I can imagine that the locking lugs will move faster than the ones which are forged. (I am not a metallurgist, just using some common sense!)
I'have seen excessive headspace issues on original pre-war K98k's which use incredible strong forged steel so I expect cast steel to be not so strong.
But Ruger has indeed a quiet good reputation, I have a ruger super redhawk in .454 and no complaints on my side.
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The new Hawkeye's are great handling guns.
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I have a hawkeye ''compact'' .308 stainless steel in mind, great gun, but a few people suggested me to buy a Howa 1500 instead because its made of forged steel.