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looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« on: December 29, 2009, 06:12:34 PM »
I am thinking about a Howa 1500 Ranchland compact in 223. Anyone have any experience with it? I have an old Howa 1500 that I bought as a barreled action 15 years ago in 308 that I have had good luck with.

I like the factory camo, the short barrel and I've read so good reviews on the Nikko scope(I know I was surprised to) the package sells for about $550 plus shipping and trans fee.
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2009, 06:18:06 PM »
Just in case you have not seen one
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2009, 06:39:45 PM »
looks like a nice rifle. not sure how your going to call with  tho? i guess you could blow through the muzzle and work the bolt but I'm not sure how good it will sound  :dunno: might want to stick with just shooting critters with it  :hello:
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2009, 06:59:01 PM »
The right reeds will make it sound good.
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2009, 07:04:05 PM »
i shot the axiom or how ever in the f you spell it dod not care for it much, it grouped o.k. but not great i shot one in 22-250 and did not like the fit or feel of the gun but to each there own
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2009, 07:13:55 PM »
Good point, I don't think I will get a good enough seal under the scope so I guess I will need to blow through the muzzle right. :yike:
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2009, 07:16:19 PM »
i've shouldered a couple and i'm strongly considering buying one when i get my tax return, along with a couple others :IBCOOL:

those howa actions feel pretty slick, and they're the same as a weatherby vanguard...except less expensive and without the fugly weatherby stock.
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2009, 07:40:48 PM »
You can get a real good squek sucking on the butt....stock.
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2009, 07:46:24 PM »
looks like a nice rifle. not sure how your going to call with  tho? i guess you could blow through the muzzle and work the bolt but I'm not sure how good it will sound  :dunno: might want to stick with just shooting critters with it  :hello:

pretty sure you just put your lips together and blow  :dunno: :dunno:

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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2009, 08:59:09 PM »
Looks like a nice rig.  My B in L keeps a Howa in 22-250 at my place so he can just fly out for a hunt without having to screw around with security at the airport.

I've heard that the scope is a pretty good one and popular down under.  Good range of power and nice FOV.

Have fun with it.

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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2009, 09:13:53 PM »
I bought a Howa 1500 back in november in 22-250.  Just got it putting good groups together last weekend as I hadn't had much time to shoot until then.   I am very happy so far with it.  52 grain berger on 36.5 grains of varget.

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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2009, 09:41:13 PM »
when I first saw them I thought they were the cats meow but after feeling one thyre a little heavy in my opinion.
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Re: looking at a new calling rifle, any thoughts?
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2009, 09:45:12 PM »
I'd look at the cz, remington predator, or a t/c g2 ah and also the ruger ultralite's
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