Greenbear Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hi Guys I have had my first chance to use my new Howa 1500 in 22.250, running it in today I managed to get a sub 2 inch group today with factory ammo - so I am really pleased as I can tighten this up on my next vsit andf then move on to homeloads. Its kitted out with a Leupold 8.5x25x50 with a varmint reticule. I have an identical rifle on order only in .308 not due to June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Looks very nice GB. you will have some fun with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbear Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Cheers Martin - I am very pleased with it so far I am waiting to take it out so I can introduce charly to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I've got the sporter 22.250 since a couple weeks. Didn't try any factory loads yet, but a few home loads. The 52gr a-maxes seemed a bit finicky. Depending on powder or brass length printed between 10mm and 4"!! these I think got wobbly and the hole in the paper seemed slightly oval.?? put aside 55 gr Nos BT printed around an inch with n140 or varget. Favourite at the moment and not finicky are the 52gr Nos BTHP custom match, with 34.5gr or 36.0gr Varget, both 10-15mm groups. They don't seem as explosive as a-maxes, but take em down well enough. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 It certainly does look a snappy rifle 'GB' I have a space on my cert for a .22/250 what sort of price are the Howa's mate? Good luck with it.............................Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbear Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi Martin - I paid £600 for mine at D J Litts, the standard stock rifle and blued barrels can be bought for as little as £450 ejg - Thanks for the info I was heading down the 52g A Max road myself as they had been recommended by so many, I havent settled on a load yet as I have 100 factory rounds given to me when I bought the rifle. I have 55g Sierra game kings which work superbly well in my .223 Howa, but I may try the Nosler you mention. It will be a while but I will let you know how I get on. Cheers GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi buddy , That rifle is looking good!!! Shall be interesting to hear how you get on with some fine tuned homeloads!!! -- Especialy the seirra gamekings!!!! I used the 52 a-max in my remington PSS i used to have - found them very accurate and explosive on target too!!!! All the best................... RAY........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbear Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi Ray, Once I get her sorted I will bring her down to Keith and we can have a play we may even get to shoot the rifle Down with DS this weekend coming, so hopefully some bambis will fall by the wayside. Cheers Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Nice looking rifle there GB, normally those Howas are good shooters. Just come back from stalking with DS, had a super 6 point roe buck, the weather and other car drivers were not kind to us though Good luck next weekend. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbear Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi Dave, Keith sent me the pictures of his car the guy sure was a plank!!! I am glad it didn't spoil your entire weekend and you managed to get a good 6 pointer - Well done. Cheers Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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