nico243 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 This is a bit like the bolting horse and the open stable door, but having just ordered a heavy barrelled synthetic stocked HOWA 1500 in .243 I wondered what the general opinions of them were? I have looked at several .243's but this seems to fit the bill and the pocket and have a good reputation for accuracy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinePMI Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I don't know about the .243's, but I've owned several HB .223's and they were extremely accurate rifles. The triggers usually needed adjusting (and in one case, replaced), the stock was, well, plastic. But any stock for a Weatherby Vanguard will fit the Howa 1500 (except having to open up the barrel channel). Average groups across four .223 rifles were 1/2 MOA (generally). I had one that was consistently in the high .2's, which really shocked me considering the price of them at the time ($330 for the barreled action). Hope yours turns out as well, and you're happy with your purchase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager SA Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Nothing wrong with the Howa, very good value and accurate. Trigger wise dont bother with a Timney its not much better than the standard one after its been played with. The Jard is another matter, bloody superb for the money so buy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 MarinePMI gave that quarter-minute Howa .223 to my teenage son a few years back and except for the trigger, which was scrapped in favor of a Timney, we have done nothing to it except feed it good ammo. I can vouch that it is a very accurate rifle and more to the point of this thread, very well built. The plastic stocks are spineless and the triggers junk, but the barreled actions are very good, indeed. We still haven't decided on a new stock but will by the summer prairiedog season.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager SA Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 MarinePMI gave that quarter-minute Howa .223 to my teenage son a few years back and except for the trigger, which was scrapped in favor of a Timney, we have done nothing to it except feed it good ammo. I can vouch that it is a very accurate rifle and more to the point of this thread, very well built. The plastic stocks are spineless and the triggers junk, but the barreled actions are very good, indeed. We still haven't decided on a new stock but will by the summer prairiedog season.~Andrew The Howa laminated stocks are very good and once bedded are excellent varmint platforms. I believe they are Fajen or one of the other well known laminate stock makers. If its not a carry rifle I would see this as a very cheap option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinePMI Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 K, Yes, the laminate stocks are very nice (and heavy). The Howa's flat bottomed action also makes it one of the few enjoyable actions to bed. I believe their stocks are made by Boyds. I put one on a fast twist 22-250 FN Mauser. Their VIP (Virtual Inlet Part) stocks need very little work (save the final sand and finish on the outside). I'll post a pic of that rifle later today (as it is on my work laptop)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinePMI Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Here's a crappy picutre (old camera and photo)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico243 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 MarinePMI gave that quarter-minute Howa .223 to my teenage son a few years back and except for the trigger, which was scrapped in favor of a Timney, we have done nothing to it except feed it good ammo. I can vouch that it is a very accurate rifle and more to the point of this thread, very well built. The plastic stocks are spineless and the triggers junk, but the barreled actions are very good, indeed. We still haven't decided on a new stock but will by the summer prairiedog season.~Andrew Yeah I have heard this of the Older-style synthetic stocks, but the new ones (like I have on order ) are now pillar-bedded into synthetic HOGUE stocks so I am expecting good things.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinePMI Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Cool Beans! Can you post a few pics when you get it?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico243 Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I certainly will, for now heres a boring picture of my old faithful .308 BROWNING A-bolt II, if the new HOWA .243 can group like this ole'girl can with factory fodder I'll be laughing my socks off !! .308 BROWNING A-bolt II 3 shots WINCHESTER Super X 150grns @ 100rds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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