Howa, Good and the Bad?

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Iv been looking at the Howa Varminter model in 223. Anybody have anything good or bad to say about them? :confused:
 
CDNN has the 1500 custom varmint 20 or 24 inch heavy target barrel for $389.99 ,you won't be dissapointed .Real tack driver Best bang for the buck . Very easy to adjust the trigger on too .;)
 
Like them a lot.

The good:

Decent trigger
Good build quality
Accurate
Durable

The bad:

Heavier than alot of counter parts

I have a .308 Target/Varmint that I absolutely adore. I take it out for yotes all the time over my other rifles. Here she is after a nice 286 yard shot...

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In my opinion the Howa is a nicer looking rifle than the Savage 10/110 but doesn't have the aftermarket goodies the Savage does. The Howas I've used were all solid performers.
 
I have one (actually a Weatherby Vanguard). The only negative thing (in the context of its possible intended use) about the Howa action is that it tends to be on the heavy side. Otherwise, I'm a big fan the Howa-based rifles.
 
I used to have, and foolishly traded back in the early 1990's, a Mossberg (HOWA), bolt action .270. I think it was a 1500. That rifle, with a cheap scope (Simmons, if I remember correctly), was POISON to woodchucks, no matter the distance. This rifle w/130 grain Remington Bronze pints was a tack driver. It was a quality built weapon, super accurate. I have been considering getting another .270 Howa (or Weatherby Vanguard), with a nice scope.
 
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I have a Howa 1500 in 30-06. It's my first rifle and I only had it for a couple of months so I can't really compare it to other models. But I have yet to find a thing I don't like about it.

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I can't find a fault with my Howa 1500. I have tried, and I'm fussy.
There are not many rifles built like the Howa 1500 anymore. Mine is .223 and the ratio of steel-to-bore is way over engineered. Those Nikkon Sterling scope packages can be a bit "iffy" but if you put a good base and rings and a decent scope you can't loose. Bottom metal is proper/real metal.

1. Integral recoil lug.
2. Single piece bolt.
3. Flat milled receiver.
4. Massive action screws lockup.
5. Hogue stock—fully floating.
6. lock time right up there with the best.
7. Easy bolt to strip.
8. Probably MOA or better... once broken in.
9. Slightly heavier but still a medium weight.

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Other than the weight, as mentioned you will find no flies on the Howa or Vanguard. I kind of like the heft, it's easier to settle in for the shot. Mine in .270 goes 8-1/2 lbs scoped and loaded.
 
They are a solid, solid firearm and the weight will only add to the comfort of seeing the varmints dance when the round hits'em at 20+ magification. It just makes you giggle like a school girl when your 6'6' 240lb everytime you hit them and you hit them alot with that quailty firearm.
 
Years ago, I had a S&W 1500 (private labeled Howa 1500) in 223, it was easily the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. Follishly, I sold it and ahve never replaced it, but I recommend Howa rifles every chance I get.
 
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