brett1868 wrote:I have the S/S Howa 1500 M/A, its a boring rifle in that it just makes single ragged hole groups. I like to reload and turn a sprayer into a tack driver and the Howa did it out of the box so it's in the back of the safe.
My new Marlin XS shot like that with B&S ammo. ( TBO I think it was a dodgy batch) Shoots great with hand loads.
Marlin bolt actions are no longer available new but worth considering. Cheap as chips & shoots great.