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9/5/2009 4:34:17 AM EDT
Bought the new Howa Axiom in 22-250.  I didn't get the package scope.  I put a bushnell elite 4200-4-16x42 on it.  This thing shoots absolutely awesome.  Once sighted in I can shoot 3 shot groups at 100 yds. that you can cover with a dime.  I am very impressed so far.  I've only put about 50 rounds through it, but as of right now I highly recommend it.
9/5/2009 4:38:59 AM EDT
[#1]
Sounds like a fantastic Pdog and Coyote machine.
9/5/2009 4:45:25 AM EDT
[#2]
This thing is going to be my coyote stick.  We do a lot of calling here and I've been looking at these things for a while.  One of those "Had to have" things.
9/5/2009 6:07:39 AM EDT
[#3]
Howa makes great rifles.   And for the price they sell for, they are a steal.
9/5/2009 6:22:34 AM EDT
[#4]
IIRC, "Howa" makes all the Weatherby's now.

9/5/2009 6:56:03 AM EDT
[#5]
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IIRC, "Howa" makes all the Weatherby's now.



If I'd have known that they were making the Vanguard's I never would have bought this thing.  It must be poor quality disguised with a recognizable name.
9/5/2009 7:03:33 AM EDT
[#6]
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IIRC, "Howa" makes all the Weatherby's now.



If I'd have known that they were making the Vanguard's I never would have bought this thing.  It must be poor quality disguised with a recognizable name.


"Weatherby" is a name, not a manufacturer. They are not like Winchester, Remington, or Holland & Holland. IIRC, they have always been a "design" that is subbed to whichever contractor that agrees to build to their specs. Weatherby does not own their own manufacturing facility or machine shop.

9/5/2009 7:10:00 AM EDT
[#7]
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Bought the new Howa Axiom in 22-250.  I didn't get the package scope.  I put a bushnell elite 4200-4-16x42 on it.  This thing shoots absolutely awesome.  Once sighted in I can shoot 3 shot groups at 100 yds. that you can cover with a dime.  I am very impressed so far.  I've only put about 50 rounds through it, but as of right now I highly recommend it.


How about a 10 shot group? A better test of the rife and ammo if you can eliminate the "you factor".
How do you like the Bushnell so far?
9/5/2009 7:13:44 AM EDT
[#8]
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IIRC, "Howa" makes all the Weatherby's now.



If I'd have known that they were making the Vanguard's I never would have bought this thing.  It must be poor quality disguised with a recognizable name.


Huh? I don't understand.
9/5/2009 9:39:54 AM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Quoted:
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IIRC, "Howa" makes all the Weatherby's now.



If I'd have known that they were making the Vanguard's I never would have bought this thing.  It must be poor quality disguised with a recognizable name.


Huh? I don't understand.


Really bad joke about all the grief the "Vanguard" gets around here.
9/5/2009 9:42:17 AM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
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Bought the new Howa Axiom in 22-250.  I didn't get the package scope.  I put a bushnell elite 4200-4-16x42 on it.  This thing shoots absolutely awesome.  Once sighted in I can shoot 3 shot groups at 100 yds. that you can cover with a dime.  I am very impressed so far.  I've only put about 50 rounds through it, but as of right now I highly recommend it.


How about a 10 shot group? A better test of the rife and ammo if you can eliminate the "you factor".
How do you like the Bushnell so far?


Yeah, I need to do some more shooting with it.  I shot three, three shot groups....two were easily covered by a nickel, and the last was covered by the dime.  

I like the clarity of the bushnell.  The only complaint I have is the eye relief is kinda sketchy at 16x.  At 14x or lower it's not a problem.  Just with the higher power you have to be perfect on the cheek piece to make it work.