The Rugers are a great hunting rifle, one of the best, IMO.
My latest rifle, not a Hawkeye, but a M77MII LH SS in 30-06, has really impressed me with Federal 180 SP. The least expensive factory loading available. Consistently puts it's 1st 2 shots under 1/2", 3rd shot at 1-1 1/4", no waiting between shots. Didn't expect that till after the whole load development/bedding/floating/trigger routine...... if ever.
Lousy trigger though, the Hawkeyes are supposed to be better in that department.
If Ruger ever makes the aforementioned Alaskan in LH..... I will have one.