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Offline HuntingGuy

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« on: December 04, 2004, 11:55:40 AM »
Hi All-

I am looking at possibly purchasing an HS Precision Rifle.. Below is what I am looking at:

Pro-Series 2000 SPR (http://www.hsprecision.com/new_spr.htm) in .308 with the Brown/Black stock-



or the Tan with Black Web (with the shape of the brown, not widened forearm)-




I would like your opinions as to the quality of HS guns (HS uses very high quality parts and components from what I have seen and researched.) and accuracy achieved.. Any first hand experience would be great.  

Thanks for your help in a big decision  :D
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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2004, 07:35:22 AM »
I have their tactical stock in my Remington 700 308 and love it, quality is first rate, would not hestiate to purchase another.

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« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2004, 06:08:37 AM »
I love their stocks, but I don't have any experience with their action, yet.  But, from what I've read, they are top-rate.
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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2004, 07:12:15 AM »
Yep, beautiful guns.. That's for sure.. May slow down my gun buying a bit  :roll: for next year  :grin: Going to give HS a call when I get home tonight.  Thanks, HG  :D
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« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2004, 05:05:04 PM »
Are you talking about the HS rifle, or just their stocks?

I own many HS stocks and they are great!  Maybe not as good as McMillan, but still very good.

As for the rifles, I have very little experience with them.  All I can say is that, for the money, I'd rather buy a Remington BDL SS and spend the money to customize it.

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« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2004, 05:46:03 PM »
h.s precision rifles take many bench competitions every year. i knew them when they were still located in prescott arizona and since the move to south dakota i haven't had much contact. if tom still owns the outfit i'm sure they are still cranking out some tack driving pieces. just never cared for synthetic stocks much. i like mine pretty and soft to the touch. and even though it's a pain in the butt to keep up and they do crack i just can't feel the same about plastic. that's why i prefer Dakota or kimber. i own a couple synthetics for foul weather hunting and i would really like one in a superlite weight sporter or mountain rifle, i'm going to buy a T.C. or a Knight muzzleloader with one next year so i can hunt a little ealier.
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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2004, 05:30:23 AM »
Zachary-  Yes, I am talking about the HS Sporter rifle.  I think after talking to many as well as speaking with HS, it is a good alternative to a full custom rifle being built and their 1/2" guaranteed accuracy is really hard to beat.  Their warranty extends to the life of the user.  I really don't think I can go wrong with this purchase - But haven't heard otherwise as of yet.

Jeff-  I am a big fan of their synthetic stocks, and most of my rifles are synthetic.  Jus' somethin bout em!   :D
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I've had an HS 300 win sporter since 81.
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2004, 09:38:04 PM »
In 1981 before stainless /synthetic rifles were common on the shelf, I had HS make me one in 300 win mag. Back then they would blue print a Rem 700 action, install their own barrel and stock.  The action is electroless nickel plated as stainless wasn't available.  I love this gun - have taken about 20 caribou, 2 moose, 4-5 blacktail deer.  Its ACCURATE- I think I've had so much "fun" shooting groups that I've eroded the barrel a bit (have close to 2,000 rounds through it now).  Back then they made the "fiberthane" stock that I don't think is quite as tough as their current stocks.  My stock is foam filled and much quieter than the other old hollow synthetics that were available at the time. My fiberthane may be deteriorating a little from cleaning solvents and HARD use.  Over 20 yrs in WET weather banging around in trucks, boats, planes, & snogos and from 70+ to -20 never a problem, I'd say I've gotten my money's worth out of that stock.  I found the stock screws loose this fall unaccountably (hard boat ride?) and accuracy was poor until I figured things out.  I LOVE the weather resistance - I'm very reluctant to ever go back to wood stocks for Alaskan hunting.  Brass lasts forever in this rifle - due to the high quality chamber.  And they put a slightly longer than standard throat in it so I can seat my bullets out and get more powder in the case.  I've been trying to save for a newer stock but keep finding other toys to distract me.

I'd buy another HS in a heart beat.  In fact after having this one I think it would be hard to go back to a factory gun, though I read that some factory guns have come a long way since 1981. My gun was originally ADL style with no floor plate and built in AZ.  I decided I preferred the BDL style and had the "new" shop make the alteration.  Both shops were great to work with - just wish I'd taken them up on the newer stock as they suggested during the alteration.
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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2004, 05:41:26 AM »
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I've been trying to save for a newer stock but keep finding other toys to distract me.
 :)  I have that problem too.. But think I may need to stay focused on purchasing this gun so that doesnt happen  :roll:  Hell,  you don't even want to see my want list  :grin: Thanks for your feedback on HS, it is appretiated.  Looks like a great company and a great gun.

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Any other first hand experience feedback with these guns would be great..
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