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.308 Ruger All Weather Hawkeye
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Thinking of picking up one of these for my wife.
Can anyone here who owns one report on how they like or dislike it?


My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
 
Posts: 6591 | Location: Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee | Registered: 22 February 2005Reply With Quote
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I have one in 7mm08 with a 3x9x40 Zeiss Conquest on it. Sweet rifle, light weight, light recoil and the new trigger is also great.


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As long as it doesn’t hurt at the start is the key. Women (if they truly want to shoot) will “cowboy up†on the recoil but they need help. The 223 is a good starting point. My wife loves her 243, she has shot a few antelope with it. But 308 is a little strong for her (although she shot 1 elk with it).
 
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If you hand load you can give her some 308 loads that are starting loads or below to get her used to the rifle. Good hunting. D


Although cartridge selection is important there is nothing that will substitute for proper first shot placement. Good hunting, "D"
 
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She has already owned several rifles. Although I appreciate the extra comments about starting light, recoil, etc. That isnt what I asked. She has shot her fair share of animals.
Looking for feedback on the rifle and the caliber, accurate, feeds well,etc.


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I don't know about the Hawkeye, but I have one in the 77 MKII in .308, that I like very well, shoots good and is a very realiable firearm.

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