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My new Hawken!
« on: September 02, 2019, 05:17:10 PM »
I received my new Hawken rifle at rendezvous this weekend.  :applaud
 
First the stats; 

Rice barrel, 54 cal. 1-66 twist, one inch at the breech tapering to 7/8 inch at the muzzle, length 31 & 5/8 inches.

Davis lock and set triggers.

A plank of nicely figured sugar maple.

It weighs 8 pounds and balances perfectly between my hands. 
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Re: My new Hawken!
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Re: My new Hawken!
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2019, 05:34:26 PM »
I shot it at the rendezvous, off-hand, loaded with 60 grains and 80 grains of 2-f Goex.  She is a sweet shooter!

Range work will commence soon, depending on how the doves are flying. 

And it came in under budget too! 
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Re: My new Hawken!
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2019, 05:36:31 PM »
WOW Steve. That is one seriously nice machine son. I'm sure your gonna have a good time with her.
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Re: My new Hawken!
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2019, 05:37:22 PM »
Shoots good AND under budget AND looks great?  Better buy some lottery tickets, my friend, you are on a streak.  That has to be one of the prettiest pieces of wood I have seen lately.  WOW.  Mighty nice!!!!!
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Re: My new Hawken!
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2019, 05:50:57 PM »
What John said!  :applaud :hairy :applaud :hairy
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Re: My new Hawken!
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2019, 05:56:42 PM »
Quote from: bigsmoke on September 02, 2019, 05:37:22 PM
Shoots good AND under budget AND looks great?  Better buy some lottery tickets, my friend, you are on a streak.  That has to be one of the prettiest pieces of wood I have seen lately.  WOW.  Mighty nice!!!!!
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Re: My new Hawken!
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2019, 06:36:16 PM »
 OUTSTANDING! And an excellent job of inletting it appears!

You'll enjoy it I'm certain! :yessir: :toast
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