1-Piece Scope Mount from Hawkins Precision

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  • čas přidán 5. 10. 2023
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    I took the opportunity to test the Hawkins Precision Heavy Tactical one-piece mount on the 7mm PRC Freedom Rifle. Check it out in this video!
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Komentáře • 42

  • @StuninRub
    @StuninRub Před 9 měsíci +17

    The level is on the wrong side. You want it on the left side so you can see it with your left eye and right eye through your scope at the same time.

    • @otterconnor942
      @otterconnor942 Před 9 měsíci

      I think he did an oopsie because he was on camera

    • @stanlucas1932
      @stanlucas1932 Před 9 měsíci

      I came to the comments to say the same thing, with it being on the wrong side for a RH shooter. You beat me to it.

    • @StuninRub
      @StuninRub Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@otterconnor942 I want to agree, but he also took it out to shoot and did not notice, so he wasn't using the level either.

  • @alchampion340
    @alchampion340 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Looks good. Like the three clamping bolts.

  • @garyk76
    @garyk76 Před 9 měsíci +5

    A plum bob would been easier getting the scope level

  • @jimsagray589
    @jimsagray589 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Funny you talked about the upper rail, Vortex just introduced a scope mounted range finder.

  • @2steedaq
    @2steedaq Před 8 měsíci

    Ok. Now I want one! Great video. Thanks for all that you do

  • @reloadrefine
    @reloadrefine Před 9 měsíci +3

    Looks like some sturdy rings.. I like to use a fine Plumb Bob line for leveling the scope. 🤓😁 Level with the world..✅ glad you’re busting out some more content.. @GavinToobe @UltimateReloader

    • @reloadrefine
      @reloadrefine Před 9 měsíci +1

      Check your scopes with a Plumb Bob it may shock you. “If you don’t already”😎💚👊🏻

  • @rayb9053
    @rayb9053 Před 9 měsíci

    Extremely helpful! Thanks so much!

  • @carsandconcerts
    @carsandconcerts Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome thanks for the great review!!!👍👍👍

  • @B-rad303
    @B-rad303 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The 1 piece scope mount is the ultimate and only way to go for absolute precision, I use the Spuhr ISMS, this Hawkins looks nice also.

  • @johnandrosemarywyatt977
    @johnandrosemarywyatt977 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Very good.....especially the elevation turret cap for leveling. When tightening the ring screws, I noticed you did the front, then the rear ring. I always thought you should do them both at the same time? Thanks for another great video.

  • @eskimoreloader
    @eskimoreloader Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome. More shooting and grouping should be including more

  • @quintonhays371
    @quintonhays371 Před 9 měsíci

    You should do a video on leveling the scope vs the reticle and the pros and cons of both at distance???

  • @WayneBryant360
    @WayneBryant360 Před 9 měsíci

    Just bought my second blackhound worth the Money especially on sale.

  • @iHateQwest
    @iHateQwest Před 9 měsíci +4

    Definitely used the 65in/lbs in the rings instead of 25in/lbs

  • @leonhart2452
    @leonhart2452 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is a nice set up. The price won't fit my budget. Most of the rifles I own don't cost that much. My Mossberg Patriot in 6.5 CM was just a bit more at $400. The Remington 725 in 280 Rem was $475 with the Leopold 3x9 scope and fancy padded sling. The rest were much less. Under $250.
    So spending more than the rifle cost for the mount and rings don't make much sence. Spending that much on a decent scope, then another $50 to $100 on base and rings fits the budget much better.
    Being on a very limited income high dollar equipment isn't in the budget. For my hunting and casual target shooting my low budget satifies me.
    I do like learning about what you have teach. Learned much on loading and longer range shooting.

  • @PracticallySquared1
    @PracticallySquared1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Gavin i respect your video creation skills but your product knowledge is a little suspect in this one... did you check the level reads true to the reticle or even reference the reticle to anything being level? Especially in an unproven scope thats paramount. Also try flipping the level to the other side so you can see it when you're swuarred up to the rifle.

  • @javitl7382
    @javitl7382 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm curious about stabal hd loads in the 338 LM

  • @timmurray5442
    @timmurray5442 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love your videos but I’ve always wondered why you don’t use higher end optics for your builds? Great video! No hate!

  • @dogbone1358
    @dogbone1358 Před 9 měsíci

    Have asked several times in other of your videos if you would please share your source for the Delrin rod you used in an earlier video.

  • @dmceowen1
    @dmceowen1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Level is always tricky. Table level? Bipod level?

  • @andrewstoll4548
    @andrewstoll4548 Před 9 měsíci

    I think most scopes have a flat surface on the bottom these days. I use my feeler gauges to get that surface and my mount parallel.

    • @StuninRub
      @StuninRub Před 9 měsíci +1

      That's not very accurate. There is waaay too much variance, you'll be off by a few degrees. You want to use a plumb.

  • @Jose-wb1ly
    @Jose-wb1ly Před 18 dny

    Gavin my question is.. Is this scope mount has steel inserts for the torque screws?. Thank you

  • @carlbenson6474
    @carlbenson6474 Před 9 měsíci

    With the price of that mount its fine for a big budget build. Not for an everyday shooter for sure

  • @Sagittariustoo
    @Sagittariustoo Před 9 měsíci +1

    I started to get those same rings until I found out they're made from 6061 aluminum so I went with the ARC M-Brace mount made from much stronger 7075 aluminum instead. ...just because

    • @PracticallySquared1
      @PracticallySquared1 Před 9 měsíci +1

      For what it's worth I shoot a ton of PRS matches and just had a ARC MBrace mount split at the rings. The design leads to very little metal at the hinge location and it just split.. be ware.

    • @Sagittariustoo
      @Sagittariustoo Před 9 měsíci

      @@PracticallySquared1 Never heard of that before but noted.
      I'm still not ever going to buy a 6061 mount of any make though,

    • @PracticallySquared1
      @PracticallySquared1 Před 9 měsíci

      ​​@@Sagittariustoo so I reached out again just to see where you may have got that 6061 from. Hawkins offers some lighter weight "hunting" rings that they call "hybrids"... Those are made from 6061. Their heavy duty Mount such as this one piece is made from 7075. I haven't had my Hawkins mount long, but my good buddy Kahl Harmon Who is part of the army Marksmanship unit has been running them for years. He takes his scope/ mount off of his rifle so that he could use his scope as part of his carry-on luggage to ensure the scope doesn't get thrown around. The Hawkins stays within 1/10 mil whatever you take it off and put it back on. It's about a solid of a mount as you could buy. Most other scope mounts can't do that. It's the way Hawkins machines the pic rail on the bottom and the radius on the shoulders as well as it being built like a brick shit house that allows that...
      While I never want to bury a company. American rifle company knows that there's an issue with the arc mount, hunters have been breaking the rings for years because whenever you take them in really cold environments the cross pin is known for snapping. Also mine broke on the actual hinge... Unfortunately this isn't limited to one scope mount. After mine broke and I did research, there's somewhat known to break from time to time. My comment was just to warn you, you may have great luck, but at least now your aware. God bless man!

  • @LL-pd9dg
    @LL-pd9dg Před 9 měsíci

    Gavin, I do not consider a scope properly installed unless the rings are lapped. Even though it may be one piece, there could be variations due to stresses during machining or mounting. Once scope rings (or mounts) are lapped in place on the rifle, they should never be removed. If they are, I would lap them again. I am not a fan of cap-mounted levels. It is a lot easier to adjust the scope-tube clamp-on types, not having to worry about cap screw torques changing the level position. I am also not a fan of picatinny-mounted levels. There is no provision for adjustment. It would be really interesting to see how the Hawkins mount, scope clamping surfaces would clean up if you lapped them. Where possible, I prefer to use a precision ground shaft made into a lapping bar. The commercial laps often use bars with clearances for large abrasive particles. The coarse grit leaves a finish that is a bit on the rough side. I use 320, 600, and finish up with 1200 grit. During the lapping process, layout bluing is utilized to show areas that are not cleaning up.

  • @user-ig1iu3mx9k
    @user-ig1iu3mx9k Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for the review! How high (which height) is this mount... 1.5 inches? Thank you!

    • @ZemlickaShooting
      @ZemlickaShooting Před 2 měsíci

      Also curious. And if any how many moa in base and rings

  • @Rckaflr
    @Rckaflr Před 9 měsíci

    Would have been nice if you shared the load data for a load that makes you happy. We all value your skill and knowledge. I like when you slow it down and explain to viewers why you do things the way you do because we all have quirks that make us professionals. Would have been nice to see your target before and after as we know you to be extremely comprehensive and thorough. Seemed a bit rushed on time with this one. I like to see a focus on the products you use and your tools with repetitive plug ins. Your advertising and sponsor links are always welcome. We all like most of the same toys and equipment. Would like to see you visit a cerakote facility in your home town or travel out and promote the laser engraving and custom works you revel in. Make these applications available to your followers and be heavy handed on promotion. You are famous Gavin and we are all dedicated to your cause. We deserve the credit too as your followers. Without us there is no Ultimate Reloading, right? Your response comments are appreciated because it is nice to have you as our frontman and high level representative of our favorite industry.

  • @kuronyan3006Ackley
    @kuronyan3006Ackley Před 9 měsíci +1

    ✌️👍‼️

  • @williamsweet7511
    @williamsweet7511 Před 9 měsíci

    I like to shoot a laser level onto a flat wall. level my rifle in a Tipton style vise, then level the reticle to the laser level line, typically shinning a soft flash light backwards through the scope... if that makes any sense. There is a bunch of ways to 'skin a cat' so to speak