My feeling is that there would be a lot more used Hawkeyes for sale if the owners weren't happy with their borescopes. I use mine to assess the quality of a new chamber job, wear on a barrel, look for fire cracking and to assess how clean my barrel is after a day at the range before I put it up..
Is everything in the picture included except for the scope? Also, what trigger does it have and what pull weight and are you including the dies?. If so, what type and brand dies are they?
Just off the top of my head, I think my base to ogive measurement is 3.86, and I can put one in the chamber and one in the top of the mag, making mine a two-shot repeater. Not too many times I can get something done with four that isn't done by two.
I think 90 grains would be a nice place to start. There are just too many variables in atmospheric conditions, barrel twist, barrel bore diameter, chamber dimensions and lots of powder to feel safe starting out where I and others worked up to.
I would say that I might could go up to 96 grains with Retumbo, but the 94 grain load is hot enough that I don't need anything the other two grains would give me. I have excellent accuracy and plenty of speed right where I am.
Jerry:
Coy is a good friend of mine. I spoke to him yesterday, and he killed 8 hogs yesterday. Find the number he listed in the previous posting or call information for Flomot, Texas and get his number. It might not be too late, if your friend could make his hunt very soon.
Long Time, I tried the 208 Hornady, but when I went to the Berger, my groups were reduced by 1/2 or more in size. How do you set up the 208 in your gun? Also, can you tell me how the 208 works on game?
Varmint Hunter, thanks for the info. You're getting the exact velocity I am in 80 degree weather. What type of variance in velocity do you get with the powder you're using in varying temps?