Thread: Hardy Project X — seeking owners review

Hardy barrels shot lights out!
Very accurate and generally a bit fast that I would expect. Have owned 5 in various chamberings

A bit off topic. I got a featherweight (No 1) contour hardy stainless non-fluted barrel for a lite weight build and it shoots extremely well with a few different bullets. It’s 20 inch and at that length the weight saving on a carbon barrel would be negligible if any at all. From what I’ve read the weight savings only start being more significant with longer barrels. Accuracy wise there’s no benefit to carbon, the only benefit is retailers being able to separate customers from their money.

I’ve got a stainless Hardy barrel, it copper fouled something awful at the start, was picky on loads (6.5PRC) but seems to have settled down now after 200+ rounds thru it, I wouldn’t get another one.

I have two rifles that have trueflights on them that shot very well from the get go.

I have to say Ian Hughes has brilliant customer service when I've been making inquiry's. Would have to agree he makes it tempting to pull the trigger on one of their rifles despite still some of these negative Hardy comments that still surface.

I had Hardys chop and thread my remmy 700 for me a few years ago and they were great to deal with, cheap as chips and i had it back the next day so i was super impressed with the service.

A year or so ago i asked them if they would flute my barrel and bolt and they told me they only work on Tikkas now

Originally Posted by Tahr

Ive acquired a .243 Tikka varmint that Im unlikely to use. Tempted to put a 20" Hardy carbon on it in 22 creedmoor - should bring it back to about standard t3 weight.

@Tahr my 22 CM has a Hardy barrel and it goes great. Ian is a huge 22CM fan, so if you start the conversation with him, you’re basically doomed!

On YouTube South Island Rifle Walkers Stewart Island episode the rifle misfires on them whilst on camera. Bit embarrassing for Hardy

Originally Posted by LJP

Presumably they would test fire every rifle build to check function & accuracy? Those issues shouldn't happen if the QC is kept in check.

They do now.
Correct about Ian, Awesome to deal with and plenty of integrity.
I think they finally have it right!

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