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Posts posted by pogy
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I finally got out this past Sunday to shoot the Hawken. I have to say that I was a bit intimidated by a guy one point over that was shooting a more modern BP rifle. He was popping a 3" group @ 100yds and seemed pretty disappointed.
I hadn't loaded a black powder rifle in my life. My experiance was 9 months working @ Colonial Williamsburg back in the mid 70's firing muskets with paper wads for tourists. I ambitiously started out @ 50 yds with no paper after 3 shots. Moved in to 25 yds- no paper. At 15 yds I had 4 shots touching @ 6 O'clock on the 7 ring. At this point the gun was pretty dirty and needed a through cleaning.
I am pretty impressed overall. I just need to get the elevation issue resolved. Quite a difference between spending 10 minutes shooting off 25-200 rounds on a Saiga to 2 shots with the Hawken!!!
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That means that yours is smaller than mine?
"my sagia 223 gun certifcate is 88mm "
gunguy51
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Not enough head shots?
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That's a beautiful collection. Which is your favorite?
I am interested in buying an SKS in the near future. Which would you recommend?
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Does anyone else out there have a kit they need finished? I'll get right on it! (Delivered with an antique patina like mine)
Dinzag, I have an order for a muzzle brake in the mail. I'll finish my Saiga project MUCH sooner!
G O B, I'll sight it in for 100 yds.
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No, the gun isn't particularly interesting at least not as a collectible. It's not especially beautiful either. (except to me) What is interesting about this gun though is that I purchased it as a kit nearly 30 years ago and I just finished it today!
I picked up this Thompson/Center Hawken .45 cal. kit sometime in 1976 for $99 after I was married and before two children. The stock was finished in short order and the barrel flats were ¾ complete when family responsibilities made it a low priority. I can't even tell you how many times this kit got moved around from one corner to the next over the years.
I never did finish the barrel. That's a Green Mountain IBS .50 cal. replacement barrel on there now. Maybe in another 30 years I'll get around to the .45.
I should get out on Sunday to try it, finally OR maybe I should sell it! They are asking over $600 for a new T/C Hawken these days.
Nahhh!!!
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Wolf works well for me also.
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Congrats on the new .223!
I have the 20.5" and have only put about 50 rounds thru it. It is awesome. I have already ordered the parts to convert it into a Dragunov "style" with a forward FCG, U.S. gas piston and Choate stock. I will be all set to go to hi-caps if I want in the future.
Good luck, Good Shooting!
Saiga Sickness is in full bloom!
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Very cool! You did a great job! Enjoy.
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You said Dragunov so I assumed you wanted the longer barrel. I'm not the one to ask about relative accuracy. Try searching this forum.
Good luck.
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If you are looking for a new 20.5 inch barrel for $220 with shipping and tax included, it's gonna be tough. The used one's I saw are going for more.
On Point Supply has 16.5 inchers for $216.95
http://www.onpointsupply.com/cart.php?targ...ategory_id=1549
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I bought the 4 X 24 for my .223. I didn't see the need for a 1000 meter scope since I will be firing at 100 meters the majority of the time. Mine will remain stock also.
If I need the 200 or 300 meter chevrons, I got 'em.
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Hello to all . I am new to the Forum and have read almost all of the posts in the last few days. I will be picking up my new Saiga .223 next week and the wait is driving me crazy. Saiga-12.com has helped take the "edge" off and given me a lot of useful information to boot. Thanks for the great posts.
I do have one question (I'll have lot's more later) I have not seen addressed on the .223. Is the installation of a recoil supressor desirable on this rifle? Will it prevent damage to the receiver as advertised? What brand would you recommend?
Project completed
in Other Weapons - RIFLES (non-AK based)
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"I have a Lyman .54 cal flintlock....I had more fun missing a deer with that then I did getting a deer with my 30-06... now if I would just stop that infamous "flintlock flinch" from happening"
Yah Joe-
Flintlocks are another whole set of things to deal with.