Howa

[Slamadoo]

Any of you guys hunt with a Howa? If so, thoughts or reviews would be appreciated. Considering the 1500 Hogue in 7mm or 30-06 for a new general purpose (elk, deer, bear, antelope) rifle.

[Highhuntin]

I hunt elk with a 300wsm weatherby vanguard (same as howa supposedly) I like it just fine has the plastic stock, I do for some reason really like that howa houge stock though

[grundy53]

I just bought a howa 1500 in .300 win mag. I'm happy with it so far shoots well and feels comfortable. I do like the stock it has good grip.

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[Slamadoo]

Thanks fellas. I was also looking at the Kimber Hunter, but it feels so darn light, I am concerned about recoil.

[Biggerhammer]

Howa “Alpine” Mountain Rifle 6.5 CM.

[yorketransport]

Howa “Alpine” Mountain Rifle 6.5 CM.

A Creedmoor and a Vortex? I think somebody hijacked BiggerHammer's account.....

[andersonjk4]

I have owned several Weather Vanguards and currently own two Howas. I have a 300 WM that has had a new barrel pit on  some custom work done and just bought a 7mm-08 for my wife to shoot. I’m a big fan of them and think for a general purpose hunting rifle you can’t get much better for the price.

[jasnt]

Great action. Mine in the Weatherby Vanguard. Same thing. What’s not to like.

[biggfish]

I'm loving mine .300 win mag and will be adding a .270 to the mix.

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[dc]

I just bought a Howa 25-06 1500 for a antelope trip Im actually leaving for in 30 min.  It is shooting 1/4 100 yd. groups, and I also really like the houge  stock and the action and trigger are also very good.  I paid 390.00 out the door with a niko sterling scope (its been replaced) from sportsmans in Kelso.

[opdinkslayer]

Always thought they were a lot of gun for the money but have never bought either a Howa or a vanguard s2. A Howa mini action Grendel & a vanguard 257 mag are on my longtime wishlist.

Good luck on your antelope hunt dc. What state are you headed to to hunt goats?

[grundy53]

I have a vanguard in 257 weatherby mag. I love it.

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[hunterofelk]

I won a howa 1500 stainless steel with the green hogue stock.  A Les Schawb rifle at an RMEF banquet.  Love it. Replaced the silly scope that came with it with a Leupold V3.  Very good rifle for the money.

[bobcat]

Howa makes a great rifle. The only downside in my mind is they're not made in the USA. But I'd for sure take a Howa over some of the garbage that American firearm companies are putting out these days. My Weatherby Vanguard that I paid $320 for 15 years ago is one of the most accurate rifles I've ever owned. Also if you haven't noticed, Randy Newberg hunts with Howa rifles. I'm not sure if that's truly his favorite rifle or if he only uses them because they're one of his sponsors.

[Slamadoo]

Thanks for all the info.

Okay, new question, I'm jacking my own thread. 7mm rem mag or 300 win mag? Want to hunt the above mentioned animals. I've ruled out 30-06 because I already own one. Looking to shoot out to potentially 400 or 500 yards max.

Any thoughts appreciated.