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 Howa review
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11/02/09 08:31 PM
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craige
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I was wondering if anyone on here owns, or knows anything about Howa rifles. I have read the reviews online, and asked one forum member. All have been positive, so far. I just don't know much about the brand. I am looking at the 25-06 with axiom stock.
What are the good, and the bad.
Also do you know any dealers on the THF, or recomend one.
Thanks
Craig
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Re: Howa review
[Re: craige]
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11/02/09 08:42 PM
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DLALLDER
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I have a S&W 1700 LS that was built by Howa. It is a 243 and shoots good. When my 14 year old grand daughter started hunting that is the gun (NIB)that I took out of the safe for her to use. She started shooting true moa groups with Federal blue box (Walmart cheap stuff) with it. I have been very pleased with it and she loves it and that is good cause it will be hers one day down the road. Howa build Vanguards also.
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Re: Howa review
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11/02/09 08:52 PM
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Driller
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They are good rifles at a reasonable price.
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Re: Howa review
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11/02/09 10:37 PM
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Kyle Horn
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.5 moa with handloads all day. .30-06
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Re: Howa review
[Re: Kyle Horn]
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11/02/09 10:43 PM
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Howa's are nice rifles. Howa produces their own line of rifles along with the Smith& Wesson 1500 and the Weatherby Vanguard. There is just not very many options or accessories for them.
NRA Benefactor Life Member - Free men should not be subjected to permits, paperwork and taxation in order to carry a firearm.
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Re: Howa review
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11/02/09 11:05 PM
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get a howa or weatherby with a hogue fully bedded stock, mine shoots great.
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Re: Howa review
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11/02/09 11:08 PM
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craige
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Re: Howa review
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11/02/09 11:10 PM
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craige
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Where did yall get yours at, none of the gun shops around carry them, and only 1 will order it, but they jack the price up
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Re: Howa review
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11/03/09 12:44 AM
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DUKFVR
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Just got my daughter one. Shoots MOA easily. We got it at Academy.
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Re: Howa review
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11/03/09 01:33 AM
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rsquared
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got my 30.06 at academy a few years ago
it is crazy accurate. i put a round in one ear and out the other on a cull buck last year at 205 yds.
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Re: Howa review
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11/03/09 01:43 AM
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I have a 1500 Stainless/Synthetic .270 and it is a great gun. Only thing I would recommend is a Timney trigger or the like. For an inexpensive rifle, Howa are hard to beat IMO.
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Re: Howa review
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11/04/09 12:43 AM
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Re: Howa review
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11/04/09 02:10 AM
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I can get them and I will not jack up the price. Let me know which you want. Can have it next day most of the time.
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Re: Howa review
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11/04/09 03:50 AM
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Berretta man
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I have a buddy building a custom rifle and he is using a Howa action and barrel. They are a very good buy.
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Re: Howa review
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11/10/09 12:33 AM
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LlindeX
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Howa has been building the Weatherby Vanguard for years and years. Next time you're in a gunshop, Take a look at a Howa and the go over to check out the Weatherby Vanguard. They will be identical. That said, I purchased a Weatherby Vanguard for a sheep hunt several years ago. With the proper reloads that I worked up for it, It was and continues to be the most accurate big game rifle I own. I'd be very confident in purchasing a Howa!
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