Hankins 45 SPML Report

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Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 10, 2015 12:19:17 GMT -5

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Post by Hank on Jul 10, 2015 12:19:17 GMT -5

This thread is being posted by me for a member (Ron Gabroski). User name is 65shooter.

Ron is a daily reader of Doug's board and keeps up with the latest and greatest on this site, however he does not post much and don't post pictures.

He sent me an email and a few pictures of his completed rifle and a test target

Here is what Ron had to say..

Hi Jeff,
Finally got to shoot a few for group today. To say I was pleased would be very understated. Thought I would share the results with you.
100 yards off a Lead Sled, conditions were excellent this morning.
Thanks,
Ron Graboski

I sent Ron a complete barreled action with a muzzle brake and custom bolt knob installed. He did the stock work and bedding. Looks like he did a pretty good job and it shows from looking at those groups he shot with it.. Very nice work Ron.. Now you should come to the Kentucky Challenge as you have a rifle that is capable of taking top honors at the shoot...

Last Edit: Jul 10, 2015 12:23:20 GMT -5 by Hank

Kyle Old Head The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Posts: 2,138	Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 10, 2015 12:34:07 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kyle on Jul 10, 2015 12:34:07 GMT -5 That's a good looking gun and some great groups!!!!!

hillbill Global Moderator Posts: 4,151	Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 10, 2015 12:59:57 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hillbill on Jul 10, 2015 12:59:57 GMT -5 Nice rig and obviously its a shooter. The guy pull in the trigger had to do his part for groups like that

nick New Member Posts: 3	Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 10, 2015 17:00:27 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nick on Jul 10, 2015 17:00:27 GMT -5 Those are some good groups and indeed a nice looking rifle. Those groups are very typical on a Hankins 45. I own two and have a third gun on its way.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 10, 2015 20:38:49 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 20:38:49 GMT -5 Great groups 65shooter you are hooked now way to go

68hunter Junior Member Posts: 60	Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 11, 2015 20:34:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 68hunter on Jul 11, 2015 20:34:20 GMT -5 Thanks for the positive comments; hope do more testing this week if the weather cooperates.

jims Old Head Posts: 1,126	Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 15, 2015 17:57:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jims on Jul 15, 2015 17:57:16 GMT -5 Solid shooter.

schunter Old Head Posts: 1,666	Hankins 45 SPML Report Jul 16, 2015 11:12:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by schunter on Jul 16, 2015 11:12:52 GMT -5 Great groups and a beautiful gun.
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schunter Old Head Posts: 1,666	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 6, 2015 10:42:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by schunter on Aug 6, 2015 10:42:34 GMT -5 Jul 11, 2015 20:34:20 GMT -5 68hunter said: Thanks for the positive comments; hope do more testing this week if the weather cooperates. Have you done anymore testing??? Which McMillian stock is that?
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Hank Administrator Posts: 2,818	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 6, 2015 11:37:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hank on Aug 6, 2015 11:37:56 GMT -5 That's a Manners stock with molded on Midnight color...... I think its a T4. Jeff..

schunter Old Head Posts: 1,666	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 6, 2015 15:15:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by schunter on Aug 6, 2015 15:15:55 GMT -5 Thanks Jeff. Looking at Manners website it might be a EH1.
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markb317 Senior Member Posts: 291	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 6, 2015 15:44:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by markb317 on Aug 6, 2015 15:44:37 GMT -5 It looks like it might be a Manners T2 to me.

keith Old Head Posts: 613	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 6, 2015 17:12:42 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by keith on Aug 6, 2015 17:12:42 GMT -5 Hard to say without a better angle on the forearm but I'd say EH1. It's not a T4 because they have hooked toes; my partner shots that model and I have one of his at the house. That has a toe like a T2 or my T6A.
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68hunter Junior Member Posts: 60	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 7, 2015 15:01:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 68hunter on Aug 7, 2015 15:01:14 GMT -5 The stock is a manners EH1. It took longer to get the stock than it did for Jeff to build the action.

68hunter Junior Member Posts: 60	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 7, 2015 15:01:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 68hunter on Aug 7, 2015 15:01:35 GMT -5 The stock is a Manners EH1. It took longer to get the stock than it did for Jeff to build the action.

keith Old Head Posts: 613	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 7, 2015 15:51:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by keith on Aug 7, 2015 15:51:24 GMT -5 I don't doubt that. I am waiting on a Manners right now that I ordered six months ago. Seems normal nowadays but I remember when I could order stocks and barrels and have them in 4-6 weeks.

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Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 7, 2015 16:57:06 GMT -5

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Post by Squeeze on Aug 7, 2015 16:57:06 GMT -5

Twice now, Ive ordered custom barrels from Oregon Barrelworks (the gunworks) link
custom twist, any size/shape and had them in just a few weeks in hand. Granted these are black muzzy barrels. But Im pretty sure they could do anything. there sizes and dimensions were spot on. cut rifling. Nice couple to work with/talk to.

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mooseman Full Member Posts: 132	Hankins 45 SPML Report Aug 8, 2015 6:27:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mooseman on Aug 8, 2015 6:27:19 GMT -5 Excellent all around, best wishes with it

Post by Hank on Jul 10, 2015 12:19:17 GMT -5

Post by Kyle on Jul 10, 2015 12:34:07 GMT -5

Post by hillbill on Jul 10, 2015 12:59:57 GMT -5

Post by nick on Jul 10, 2015 17:00:27 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 20:38:49 GMT -5

Post by 68hunter on Jul 11, 2015 20:34:20 GMT -5

Post by jims on Jul 15, 2015 17:57:16 GMT -5

Post by schunter on Jul 16, 2015 11:12:52 GMT -5

Post by schunter on Aug 6, 2015 10:42:34 GMT -5

Post by Hank on Aug 6, 2015 11:37:56 GMT -5

Post by schunter on Aug 6, 2015 15:15:55 GMT -5

Post by markb317 on Aug 6, 2015 15:44:37 GMT -5

Post by keith on Aug 6, 2015 17:12:42 GMT -5

Post by 68hunter on Aug 7, 2015 15:01:14 GMT -5

Post by 68hunter on Aug 7, 2015 15:01:35 GMT -5

Post by keith on Aug 7, 2015 15:51:24 GMT -5

Post by Squeeze on Aug 7, 2015 16:57:06 GMT -5

Post by mooseman on Aug 8, 2015 6:27:19 GMT -5