Thoughs on a howa 1500 walnut .223

[Borgie97]

Yeah im really happy with the howa, going out target shooting next weekend to hopefully tighten it up, hopeing to get a 10c coin group. I will get into reloading one day but the blitzkings are only $55 for 50 and the gamekings are only $47 gor 50, might save up some money and get 900 blitzkings for $650, gonna try some nosler ballistic tips next weekend to. Also how to u post photos? I cant seem to do it?

[Borgie97]

also what is your take on flutting, i wanna flute my barrel as i love the look but also for the cooling effect as ive fired quite a few rounds at dogs and pigs and it heats up quick

[in2anity]

also what is your take on flutting, i wanna flute my barrel as i love the look but also for the cooling effect as ive fired quite a few rounds at dogs and pigs and it heats up quick

Hmm the problem with fluting is that you sacrifice rigidity to gain a very minor heat dissipation gain (if at all) so the two concepts kinda counteract each other. Generally, functional fluted barrels are restricted to heavier barrels (not light sporter barrels), and in fact, many question whether the fluting even achieves anything at all, implying it's just another marketing gimmick. In any case have you actually gathered some real data on how badly the heat actually effects your accuracy ? If you really want to mitigate heat, I'd consider handloading down some reduced loads - better for plinking for many reasons on top of heat management.

[bigfellascott]

also what is your take on flutting, i wanna flute my barrel as i love the look but also for the cooling effect as ive fired quite a few rounds at dogs and pigs and it heats up quick

You would have been better to just buy a Howa with the fluted barrel. I'm sure I've read stories about doing fluting after the barrel has been stress relieved etc isn't a good idea (can't remember where now sorry) but I guess do some research and see what you can find out about it all.

I've got a Fluted Howa HB and it's a great little shooter, my favorite rifle to shoot to be honest.

[Borgie97]

Thanks fellas