Posted: 11/22/2008 12:15:01 PM EDT
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So what do you guys think of Howa rifles, are they worth looking at? I'm thinking of getting one in 223 or 308 with a heavy barrel. Should I stay away? Due to the price
of ammo, I am shifting towards more precision shooting, and saving the AR's healthy diet for a rainy day. |
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Howas are excellent rifles. In the past, I believe they made rifles for Weatherby (possibly Vanguards ?).
Legacy Sports has a nice 'Ranchland Security' model, a 20" barrel in a Hogue overmold stock for a very reasonable price. Don't know about .223, but it definately comes in .308 and 7mm-08. |
| Been looking at bolt guns in .223 lately and I have to admit I would rather buy a new Howa/Vanguard than a new Remington 700. They just look like a better made rifle to me. Admitedly I must admit I shoot a pair of SKB shotguns so am not entirely impartial when it comes to Japanese gun makers. |
| I've got a Smith and Wesson Model 1500 Deluxe .30-06 from the 1980's that was made by Howa, they also made the Weatherby Vanguards as stated. When Smith and Wesson stopped selling rifles (though they now have S&W labeled rifles again), Mossberg took up the line for awhile. |
| I've got a Howa 1500 stainless 30-06 that I love. I got a steal of a deal on it, but wasn't initially happy with it. The trigger was painful and I'd been spoiled on the last couple rifles i purchased as they had hand-lapped barrels. After 200 shots of break-in, the rifle tightened up VERY nicely with good handloads. Definitely my go-to gun when I'm not using my 6.8 for deer. |