howa mini action

[southwest shooter]

Went out to check the zero on my howa mini action 223 rem hb 20 inch barrel.
she is stock standard with a vortex crossfire ii on top.
Shooting buffalo river 55 gn sierra gamekings.
Shes my spotlighting rifle.

[Mongrel]

Shes off mate, take it back lol



Damn good shooting mate

[southwest shooter]

Shes off mate, take it back lol



Damn good shooting mate

Not bad for factory ammo ! Lol

[rsj223]

Got one but no time to get it out.

[southwest shooter]

Got one but no time to get it out.

Very nice mate , mine is a blued barrel with a green stock , game hunter rings and a vortex crossfire ii 6 - 18 x 44 ao scope.

[NukeBOMB88]

Can't beat a HOWA!

[Hammo8090]

I just bought one, hopefully give it its first go in 2 weeks.

[Supaduke]

Every howa seems to like the OSA ammo, it's almost as if is was made for them. My Howa .223 loves em too

[NukeBOMB88]

Every howa seems to like the OSA ammo, it's almost as if is was made for them. My Howa .223 loves em too

Same with mine

[Cooper]

Anyone tried a Howa mini action in 204 ruger? What ammo do they like?

[bigfellascott]

Anyone tried a Howa mini action in 204 ruger? What ammo do they like?

Haven't got the mini version but the short action version and it loved the 32gn Rem Accutip I think it's called and the Fed premium ammo too . both shot pretty much the same.

Can't remember which ammo was which now but shot at 50m sighting it in, then used the rest of the ammo for shooting gongs etc out to 280m for a bit of fun - also used some of the same ammo on fur out to 255m on some bunnies - if it wasn't so expensive I wouldn't bother reloading.

First shots with the rifle using Rem and Fed factory ammo - only (4 shot groups) (ammo was around $40 a box so not cheap at $2 a shot but they certainly shoot well in this Howso)




I now run Reloads in it as they are cheaper - 28.1gn of 2206H behind a 39gn SBK projectile and Rem BR Primers (this load is over recommended max so don't us it) work up your own loads to ensure they are safe.

Group shot with the handloads @ 140m off a sandbag (good enough for my needs)

[BBJ]

I don't think the holes aren't supposed to be touching like that, how are you supposed to tell which shot was which?

[bigfellascott]

I don't think the holes aren't supposed to be touching like that, how are you supposed to tell which shot was which?

Yeah it's horrible having reliable rifles that just shoot and cost SFA to buy, I really should be spending $1000's instead of $100's

I'm going to sell the wifes Ruger Hawkeye 223 and buy one of these HMA's I reckon.

[bigfellascott]

Can't beat a HOWA!

Bloody oath, just a good ol reliable workhorse that you can depend on time and time again.

[tactice]

This is what you want!

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Weighs heaps, groups worse than a dinner plate and costs a fortune!

[bigfellascott]

This is what you want!

gold-ak47.jpg

Weighs heaps, groups worse than a dinner plate and costs a fortune!

Sounds like my ol Sako! overpriced POS that thing was, sold it and bought a Tikka so hopefully that Sako will be worth owning! if not it will be out the door too!!

[KennyA]

Yep...Howa's shoot ok....

[bigfellascott]

Yep...Howa's shoot ok....

Bloody oath they do, by far my most accurate CF rifles I own and have owned.

[deye243]

has anyone got a heavy barrel 300 wind bag yet ?