Request for Howa parts

[Wapiti]

Does anyone know of an accessory manufacturer who makes magazine followers for Howas to replace the plastic ones that come out with them now?
I think this one is the short action, it's a 243 Win.

Not the end of the world, but having been used to every other make of rifle I know of or had, has a steel one.

A mate bought a few Meoptas from The Barn, Optika 5 and 6 models (Last of the european-made ones) to stash and has donated at 2-10x42 to me for a torture test and to replace the awful ZeroTech 1-8x I thought I would try.
When swapping it over I saw that cheaply made follower and it is a shame, the rest of the rifle is all steel, and the plastic follower just bugs me. Yeah I know it works.
One thing I did immediately notice was that the Optika 5 is such a clearer and brighter scope that the Chinese Zerotech. And, unlike the ZT, it has absolutely no parralax distortion. Oh well, live and learn.

I'm not too optimistic here, but thought someone who likes to upgrade guns might know of a supplier.

[TuskerOrd]

Hey Wapati, PTG makes a blued steel option for Howa 1500

[bigrich]

Does anyone know of an accessory manufacturer who makes magazine followers for Howas to replace the plastic ones that come out with them now?
I think this one is the short action, it's a 243 Win.

Not the end of the world, but having been used to every other make of rifle I know of or had, has a steel one.

A mate bought a few Meoptas from The Barn, Optika 5 and 6 models (Last of the european-made ones) to stash and has donated at 2-10x42 to me for a torture test and to replace the awful ZeroTech 1-8x I thought I would try.
When swapping it over I saw that cheaply made follower and it is a shame, the rest of the rifle is all steel, and the plastic follower just bugs me. Yeah I know it works.
One thing I did immediately notice was that the Optika 5 is such a clearer and brighter scope that the Chinese Zerotech. And, unlike the ZT, it has absolutely no parralax distortion. Oh well, live and learn.

I'm not too optimistic here, but thought someone who likes to upgrade guns might know of a supplier.

CMC mountaineers are a early howa and have a steel follower , keep your eyes out for used parts . ring the barn maybe , they often sell second hand rifle parts . maybe put out a want add on gun sales sites . or as suggested, buy a US aftermarket part . cheers