I too like the new Hawkeyes - have 3 in the safe. My 375 is a SS 23" barrel laminated stock version. I had the 23" blued African but sold it to buy the SS version. I dig the 23" SS version alot. Preliminary load work indicates it will be a shooter. All 3 of my Hawkeyes are capable of MOA at...
My 300 WSM's have liked H4350 and H4831 about equal under both 180 PT and AB. Re 17 wasn't bad but 4350/4831 worked significantly better. Plus the H's are temp insensitive.
Sorry for the delay but have been out of town since last week. I need to sleep in my own bed..........
sj - thanks for running QL.
I'm inclined to stop trying to make them shoot and stick with the Partitions.
Thanks fellas
Recently joined but have lurked for a while so thought I'd say howdy. I was born at a young age in a wee small town far, far away; Meadville, PA actually. Currently live in a small town close to the Smoky's - and plan on never leaving. 'Winter' down here is what we called fall in...
Anyone have any pet loads they'd like to share? Been looking at recipes and identifying which powders will fit under the 200 gr AB. I'd love to load H4831 but 68 grains Nosler recommends requires much crunching to get a bullet seated. Other ideas?
Thanks.
Headed to Idaho in May. Really want a color phase but wouldn't pass a big blackie. I'll be toting my M70 300 WSM shooting 180 Partitions. Haven't shot a bear with that gun/load yet but elk hate it.