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kd7sgm · March 6, 2011, 07:14 AM

I have a Hawkeye stainless laminate in 300 wm that shoots really well but Out of the box it was only just acceptable. After approx 450.00 worth of labor from a very skilled smith and a Timney trigger it now shoots .5 100yds 5 shot group with handloads. I can say I like the rifle very much now but I would not purchase another one. Go to your LGS and feel the action on a new Ruger bolt action and you will understand what I am saying. I am not aiming to sway you away from a hawkeye as they are very strong rifles that will most likely last a lifetime you just may be disappointed with their out of the box manners.

March 6, 2011, 07:14 AM	#5
kd7sgm Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2010 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 223	I have a Hawkeye stainless laminate in 300 wm that shoots really well but Out of the box it was only just acceptable. After approx 450.00 worth of labor from a very skilled smith and a Timney trigger it now shoots .5 100yds 5 shot group with handloads. I can say I like the rifle very much now but I would not purchase another one. Go to your LGS and feel the action on a new Ruger bolt action and you will understand what I am saying. I am not aiming to sway you away from a hawkeye as they are very strong rifles that will most likely last a lifetime you just may be disappointed with their out of the box manners. __________________ I would like either less corruption or more opportunity to participate in it.