Danny Ross
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I remember those rifles. I didn't think the twist rate came in anything faster than a 1 in 48 twist. :idunno: DANNY
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What to do with "Sporterized" Hawken?
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Hmm... Will check this tonight. Dad has always said it was a fast twist barrel but I've never fully confirmed that. It "feels" like it spins faster than my other Cabela's rifle, which is 1:48. But maybe that's just because I expect it to... :idunno:
I have 4 sporterized cabelas hawkins and all are 1-48 and quite accurate. Chrome lined too. Gottem all in early to mid 1990's.
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if he's of an appropriate age, I would teach your son how to restock it ”¦ good male bonding stuff and all that.
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dsayer said:
It does a little better than 75% of a rotation over 19 inches. Asked Dad and he thought he remembered it being 1:24, which seems about right? :idunno:
Son is just turning 3. So I've got some time to figure this out!!
A rough calculation gives 25.3 inches for a full rotation. It would be easier if you just did a half rotation and doubled the distance. If you did a half rotation and ramrod moved 12 inches, then the rate of twist would calculate to 1 in 24".
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I have had two such rifles that you speak of. To be correct they are "Sporterized Hawken Carbines".
One of mine was a .54 that I never could get to shoot worth a dime. The one I have now is a .50 and it does quite well with either rb or the unmentionables.
For the rb I use a "pistol" charge of about 30 - 35 grains. My Lyman Plains Pistol has 1:30" twist and is meant for RBs. With RB you can usually shoot well out of any twist - you just need to slow 'em down for fast twist. What usually is the problem is the fast twist guns are too shallow for RB.
The stocks are not interchangeable with longer-barreled (and more common) Sporterized Hawkens. The forearm is shorter. You could get a used stock and cut it down to fit.
One of mine was a .54 that I never could get to shoot worth a dime. The one I have now is a .50 and it does quite well with either rb or the unmentionables.
For the rb I use a "pistol" charge of about 30 - 35 grains. My Lyman Plains Pistol has 1:30" twist and is meant for RBs. With RB you can usually shoot well out of any twist - you just need to slow 'em down for fast twist. What usually is the problem is the fast twist guns are too shallow for RB.
The stocks are not interchangeable with longer-barreled (and more common) Sporterized Hawkens. The forearm is shorter. You could get a used stock and cut it down to fit.
