New Howa .223 finally finished! Pics...

[bigfellascott]

Sounds good Chrispy, tell me does the butt pad have the word Boyd's on it? it's a good looking stock alright, if it is a Boyds I hope they bring it back into production, I'd buy one happily. You'll have to ask who ever you got it from how long ago they bought it from Boyds and what it was called, I would be interested to know more about it.

Cheers mate and enjoy the Howso, they are a great little rifle for the $$.

[Rippah]

Once I got sighted at 100m, I set up my gongs at about 300m and was hitting the 117mm gong with relative ease using Federal blue box soft points.

That'll see some varmints in trouble

[rsj223]

Sounds good Chrispy, tell me does the butt pad have the word Boyd's on it? it's a good looking stock alright, if it is a Boyds I hope they bring it back into production, I'd buy one happily. You'll have to ask who ever you got it from how long ago they bought it from Boyds and what it was called, I would be interested to know more about it.

Cheers mate and enjoy the Howso, they are a great little rifle for the $$.

It look like this type I think http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDe ... e-finished

[Gwion]

Sounds good Chrispy, tell me does the butt pad have the word Boyd's on it? it's a good looking stock alright, if it is a Boyds I hope they bring it back into production, I'd buy one happily. You'll have to ask who ever you got it from how long ago they bought it from Boyds and what it was called, I would be interested to know more about it.

Cheers mate and enjoy the Howso, they are a great little rifle for the $$.

It look like this type I think http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDe ... e-finished

Don't think so. The comb is much higher and the pistol grip more vertical on Chrispy's stock.

[bigfellascott]

Sounds good Chrispy, tell me does the butt pad have the word Boyd's on it? it's a good looking stock alright, if it is a Boyds I hope they bring it back into production, I'd buy one happily. You'll have to ask who ever you got it from how long ago they bought it from Boyds and what it was called, I would be interested to know more about it.

Cheers mate and enjoy the Howso, they are a great little rifle for the $$.

It look like this type I think http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDe ... e-finished

Don't think so. The comb is much higher and the pistol grip more vertical on Chrispy's stock.

Yep completely diff, I've got a Prairie Hunter Stock and she ain't like that one, as G said the Pistol Grip is More Tactical and the Hemorrhoid is shorter and higher than mine.

I'd like to find out more about it to be honest, I like the look of it.

[chrispy88]

Hmm the plot thickens! Seems to be the original Howa recoil pad!

I'll send Ed a message and see if he can clear it up.

[bigfellascott]

Hmm the plot thickens! Seems to be the original Howa recoil pad!

I'll send Ed a message and see if he can clear it up.

I look forward to seeing what he has to say about it.

[chrispy88]

Ok, guys, straight from the horse's mouth:

"It is a Boyds. It was an original package deal. Howa rifle, Boyds 'target' stock, and Nikko Nighteater 6-20x56 scope. Cant remember what year I bought it. Will look it up when I get home."

[bigfellascott]

Ok, guys, straight from the horse's mouth:

"It is a Boyds. It was an original package deal. Howa rifle, Boyds 'target' stock, and Nikko Nighteater 6-20x56 scope. Cant remember what year I bought it. Will look it up when I get home."

Well that is interesting - I do remember them putting out a package a few years back with a boyds on it, perhaps that's the stock on em then? I wish they'd produce them again if that's the case.

[chrispy88]

I didn't realise I'd scored such a rare gem!

[bigfellascott]

found this write up, looks very similar/same.

http://www.ssaa.org.au/officialreviews/ ... ifles.html

[Sender]

I didn't realise I'd scored such a rare gem!

Could turn a profit on it too down the road if you ended up changing it again. People would pay a bit for something different.

[bigfellascott]

I didn't realise I'd scored such a rare gem!

Could turn a profit on it too down the road if you ended up changing it again. People would pay a bit for something different.

Not this black duck, you can by the same/similar from other manufacturers so why pay a premium for it.

[chacka]

Just gotta find a sillier black duck

[chrispy88]

found this write up, looks very similar/same.

http://www.ssaa.org.au/officialreviews/ ... ifles.html

Good read Scott, cheers. And yeah I agree, looks like the same stock.

[scrolllock]

She's looking good

[Combat_Wombat]

It's a shame that stocks not available now it looks a lot nicer than the sporter model I ordered. If anyone has the old ambidextrous thumbhole stock let me know also.

[rsj223]

Sounds good Chrispy, tell me does the butt pad have the word Boyd's on it? it's a good looking stock alright, if it is a Boyds I hope they bring it back into production, I'd buy one happily. You'll have to ask who ever you got it from how long ago they bought it from Boyds and what it was called, I would be interested to know more about it.

Cheers mate and enjoy the Howso, they are a great little rifle for the $$.

It look like this type I think http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDe ... e-finished

Don't think so. The comb is much higher and the pistol grip more vertical on Chrispy's stock.

Yep completely diff, I've got a Prairie Hunter Stock and she ain't like that one, as G said the Pistol Grip is More Tactical and the Hemorrhoid is shorter and higher than mine.

I'd like to find out more about it to be honest, I like the look of it.

Found this wile looking for something I dont need but want http://www.ozgunsales.com/listing/29659 ... osted.html

[bigfellascott]

Sounds good Chrispy, tell me does the butt pad have the word Boyd's on it? it's a good looking stock alright, if it is a Boyds I hope they bring it back into production, I'd buy one happily. You'll have to ask who ever you got it from how long ago they bought it from Boyds and what it was called, I would be interested to know more about it.

Cheers mate and enjoy the Howso, they are a great little rifle for the $$.

It look like this type I think http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDe ... e-finished

Don't think so. The comb is much higher and the pistol grip more vertical on Chrispy's stock.

Yep completely diff, I've got a Prairie Hunter Stock and she ain't like that one, as G said the Pistol Grip is More Tactical and the Hemorrhoid is shorter and higher than mine.

I'd like to find out more about it to be honest, I like the look of it.

Found this wile looking for something I dont need but want http://www.ozgunsales.com/listing/29659 ... osted.html

Looks a lot like it hey.

[rsj223]

I might have to go past the shop for a feel, I just dont think I can get another one in the safe

[bigfellascott]

I might have to go past the shop for a feel, I just dont think I can get another one in the safe

There's always room for one more.

[Baldrick314]

I might have to go past the shop for a feel, I just dont think I can get another one in the safe

You should look at new safes while you're at the shop too

[rsj223]

I might have to go past the shop for a feel, I just dont think I can get another one in the safe

There's always room for one more.

I will have to put some in up side down, stock up , stock down
No new safe just yet, a message to all that are starting out if you think on getting a 8 gun safe because its enough get a 20

[Prettybird]

A rack on the inside of the door is often an overlooked resource for space

[chrispy88]

Spent some time at Apollo's place yesterday and this is how it shoots cheap Federal blue box soft points... Exclude the flyer (which was the cold shot/fouler) and that's a 1/2" MOA group at 100. I think it shocked him even more than it did me!

[bigfellascott]

Lovely - they can shoot alright!

[eeckle]

You'll be threading the sale hole with some hand loads looking at that

[Apollo]

You'll be threading the sale hole with some hand loads looking at that

That is quite on the cards and my task for this week however the weather is not being kind with wild winds for load testing. Two bullets being tested will be Berger 55gr FB Varmint and Berger 70gr VLD Target. Powders ADI BenchMark 2 and AR2208 respectively.

The trigger on this Howa 1500 isn't too bad and light enough pull to be accurate but personally I don't like the free travel before sear release.

I thought my CZ 527's (mini Mauser) were a rough action, until I cycled a Howa..... Maybe it just needs more use to free it up a bit better and make things smoother but I don't know anything about Howa's.

Nice looking rifle and I agree with all the comments on the stock, it's a pretty good looking / performing outfit.

BTW....I spoilt him by letting him have a few shots out of a Stolle Custom Target Rifle......

[chrispy88]

I try to build a cheap rifle I can use to get into a bit of target shooting and he goes and lets me fire his 6.5x47 Stolle.

But of a low blow innit?

[bigfellascott]

Did Lindsay tell you how much farting around he does with his ammo to make em shoot that way and how much he has spent so he can shoot like that? Farken ****** - that's the slippery slope of shooting tiny groups, its always going to cost you a ****** to do especially if you want to be competitive at it and sadly the Howso won't be anywhere near competitive enough if you really want to go down that slippery slope.