Got to the range today with the Hawkeye Tactical .243. Temps were in the mid 40's and I was able to do an initial barrel break-in with some sample loads. I started with 10 - 80gr Speer flat base Hot core over 33.3grs of BW 36 powder which is an obsolete extruded surplus. I cleaned the bore every 3 shots. The second 3 shot group was .554" c-c. Not bad for a throw-away load. I had 2 groups that were under an inch and none of the 6 targets were worse than 1.63".
I like the rifle very much however, the trigger was not what I had hoped. It breaks right after a bit of creep at 3-1/2lbs. I'm hoping it will self clean, but I kind of doubt it. The Ruger Add states a crisp, light target pull with no creep or overtravel. Not quite. I will say it's better than any Ruger trigger I have in the safe, but not what I tested at the Gun shop last month. That said It is a workable rig. I don't think I will have any problem getting 1/2 moa. I will put othe reports on New threads.
I have just under $1,200.00 in the rig, with the scope, and I think it will be worth the price paid.
More range time is planned for this Friday.