I got the hawken cleaned up took me about 2hrs and 30patches(counting beers and boiling water ---that barrel do get hot) before I was satisfied. I took her down to complete parade rest and scrubbed the heck out of it inside and out. Then give it a good remoil wipe down on the outsited and lock internals. On the bore I used bore butter. Took it on the front porch and popped a couple of #11 CCI mag caps (w/ no load). Worked like a charm.

Taken it out this morning when the fog clears to sight in. I did buy some 295gr powerbelts HPsat wally world yesterday. Figured I would do the 1st few shots with the off brand conicals I bought then good 50-100yds sight in with the power belts. Both starting with 70gr pyrodex rs.

Should have the range report this evening. Gotta get sighted in season opens next SAT 01/11/08. The 1-5th are either sex days here in TN.

You guys have been great in getting me up and running. I am sure I will have more questions afte the 1st shoot.

Thanks alot.
Tony