BR44 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Finally got to the range to try out the new Ruger Hawkeye 338 RCM. Basically just to break it in, see how it shoots. Used the 2x2x2 break in method (shoot 2 rounds, run 2 patches with bore cleaner, then 2 dry). I shot 14 rounds. Has a stout little kick to it! Used 6 rounds to get scope centered at 50yds (adjusted wrong way twice), 2 for the 100yd dial-in, then it was time to get serious. 1st- shot dead center (off rest), 2nd&3rd-2"rt/1"hi (off safari sticks), 4th&5th- removed scope/open sights 2"lt/1"lo (off rest), 6th-replaced scope, shot off rest= dead center. Powder really burns clean, hardly any residue at all by last dry patch. Specifics=rest/Caldwell pistol rest. Safari sticks/Stoney Point Magnum Safari Sticks (72"). Rifle/Ruger M-77 Hawkeye, SS&Syn, 20"bl. Scope/Leupold 4-12x40 (set at 6x). Ammo/Hornady 225 gr SST. Almost ready for a Newfie moose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Good to see someone doing a sight in the right way. Sounds like you'll be prepared for whatever type of shot is presented. Good luck on the moose hunt. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Good stuff, right there. Sounds like you've got yourself a shooter in your new Rugger. Good luck stompin' a mudhole on a monster Newfie swamp donkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 You know what sucks, though, is that there aren't any PICTURES of that beauty for us to gaze upon! HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Haha, I have to agree w/ Hoosierbuck...give us something to drool over! Sounds like a very nice rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR44 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Ah,,, come on, it ain't that fancy. But..here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR44 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Well-try it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 A little bigger and brighter... Nice rig!! hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Heck yeah. Looks like a handy little unit. I like that Rugers are **** for stout. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 That's a good looking rifle... I like the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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