256 Hawkeye rear sight.

Need to replace the rear sight springs. Numrich offers factory original springs for the old model Blackhawk. Would that be the correct replacement for the Hawkeye? I would also like to talk to a forum member about reloading 256 win mag. Thanks

Yes, correct springs.

Start another thread with Reloading 256 in the title to attract those members that reload it.

info for reloading 256 win mag.

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=56175

http://reloadersnest.com/frontpage.asp?CaliberID=29

https://www.loaddata.com/Cartridge/256-Winchester-Magnum/846

Very short answer on reloading the 256 WM. It seems to shoot the 60 grain bullets the best, 75 FN's OK and Remington 86 grain 25/20 bullets, FN OK. The best loads I found wee using H110 and mag piston primers. The old Speer manuals have moderate amount of loading data that is safe to use. There were some published loads using Little gun that gave great velocities but were entirely too hot. Good luck with your gun.

cedarcreek said:

Need to replace the rear sight springs. Numrich offers factory original springs for the old model Blackhawk. Would that be the correct replacement for the Hawkeye? I would also like to talk to a forum member about reloading 256 win mag. Thanks

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Some of the Hawkeyes had Micro rear sights. You didn't say which sight you had. I'm not sure that the two sights used the same spring. Maybe Hondo44 will know.

Good point Street,

But yes, the sq front steel Micro sights and Ruger alum sights use the same springs.

Thanks for the information. Looking forward to taking it out, will be a first time for me.

You will love it!!

Just couldn't help myself...had to add an Old Army black powder steel grip frame:

I too have found that the 60 grn bullets were the best in my Hawkeye. I just wish I could find some. Hornady only runs the ones I use "occasionally." I'll see about digging up a picture of the first kills I made with my Hawkeye.

Here is the one with 2 ground squirrels I shot.



But,,, here is my favorite of all. My Hawkeye,, shooting across a canyon at a rock, out in Idaho a couple of years ago. This is not photoshopped or anything. Just a accidental capture at the best possible moment.

H110 fireball? Spectacular! 8)
gramps

Hondo44 said:

You will love it!!

Just couldn't help myself...had to add an Old Army black powder steel grip frame:

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JUST IMAGINE IT WITH A BRASS OR BLUE STEEL SUPER BLACKHAWK GRIP FRAME............... 8)

I have a super BH Hunter dragoon grip which has the round trig guard I'm tempted to try, and have it blued. Not a fan of the sq back trig guard but it would look good on the gun with its long barrel.