Reeder Custom Guns - Why have they never reintroduced the Hawkeye?!

WB
Why have they never reintroduced the Hawkeye?!
Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 11:15

I have always thought Ruger prematurely dropped the idea. Sure it's limited a little on OAL but what about the Maximum frames to add a little. It's basically a revolver with no cylinder (gross oversimplification but you get it)

I think if they could market it for say no more than 25-50% more than a revolver cost it would fly today. With the production advancements I just bet adaptive costs for production and line changes would increase profitability too. Just think how many Huey alone would have to have in hyphenated calibers! lol

Maybe I'm all wet but I think the industry could use some excitement and there are some great cartridges that could be used. Gunsmithing and wildcatting could revitalize that cottage industry by this specific platform alone.

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https://www.rugertalk.com/articles/rugers-wheelgun-that-wasnt-the-single-shot-256-hawke...

Why have they never reintroduced the Hawkeye?! - WB, 2021-01-12, 11:15
- if you want a Hawkeye, here you go - gary reeder, 2021-01-12, 16:49
- Here’s one Scotty ... - Curt, 2021-01-12, 15:35
  - Good show Curt! Love that bullet in my .255 Banshee - WB, 2021-01-12, 20:19
    - Here’s the 60gr beside it .... both fired into old punk wood - Curt, 2021-01-13, 05:48
      - that is true. For medium size game and smaller - gary reeder, 2021-01-13, 09:53
      - I got to drag my stuff out. Get the .255 running again. (nm) - WB, 2021-01-13, 06:14
        I lied, that was under the shoulder, so “exit” - Curt, 2021-01-13, 06:32
        The .255 Banshee and .240 Banshee are both - WB, 2021-01-13, 07:19
        I'm intrigued by the Banshee rounds, I do - Derek, 2021-01-13, 11:03
        That's basically the .256 Win. on the Maximum case? (nm) - WB, 2021-01-13, 11:38
        yes and it has proven a very good cartridge thru the years - gary reeder, 2021-01-13, 18:24
- Would love one - Mike horn, 2021-01-12, 14:18
- 10" BARREL, BISLEY GRIP FRAME AND HAMMER. (nm) - JT, 2021-01-12, 14:14
- I'm not sure how thick chamber walls would be... - Huey, 2021-01-12, 11:53
  - also the barrels would have to be much bigger as - gary reeder, 2021-01-12, 14:16
    - The frame/bbl. hole in my .510 GNR is pretty big! (nm) - WB, 2021-01-12, 14:42
  - 256 Hawkeye - Frank B, 2021-01-12, 12:19
- Was it introduced before the public had much interest in a - RonE, 2021-01-12, 11:22
  - Al Goerg used one on a Caribou in Alaska - gary reeder, 2021-01-12, 14:24
  - I would like to have one! Something different. (nm) - BlackPete, 2021-01-12, 11:47
    - they are out there if you really want one. They - gary reeder, 2021-01-12, 14:34
      - I'd pay a grand if I had it, but not two. - WB, 2021-01-12, 14:51
        Keep it simple WB. 321 GNR (nm) - Alcorn, 2021-01-12, 17:07
        I think that would be perfect Alcorn! (nm) - WB, 2021-01-13, 08:42