wrenchman wrote:i have not got to hold one yet was wondering if any of you guys have seen them yet
Ben78 wrote:If you'd like this maybe consider 6.5 grendel in the Howa Mini Action?
Ben78 wrote:If you'd like this maybe consider 6.5 grendel in the Howa Mini Action?
in2anity wrote:Ben78 wrote:If you'd like this maybe consider 6.5 grendel in the Howa Mini Action?
That's the big question isn't it; Howa MA vs Ruger Ranch. Which one do you guys think is superior? And whats the price point on two equivalents?
Rikta wrote:Personally if I had to choose between howa and ruger, I would take Howa all day. In regards to this gun however I like the idea of those magazines.
in2anity wrote:Rikta wrote:Personally if I had to choose between howa and ruger, I would take Howa all day. In regards to this gun however I like the idea of those magazines.
Legit question; why do you prefer the howa? Have you shot both of them?
Dunxy wrote:A friend showed me his Howa the other day ( I was also ogling one at the range yesterday) and i was very impressed by the build! I do have a penchant for Japanese stuff. Im also looking at Ruger VS Howa ,but for a long range precision rifle in 6.5 Creedmore. The RPR does look lovely, however it is a bit on the heavy side.I was trying to find a weight for the Howa 1500 Long in the MDT HS3 chassis but couldn't find anything.It more conventional stocks it does seem on the light side so im crossing my fingers its lighter than the Ruger!
Rikta wrote:Personally if I had to choose between howa and ruger, I would take Howa all day. In regards to this gun however I like the idea of those magazines.
Dunxy wrote:A friend showed me his Howa the other day ( I was also ogling one at the range yesterday) and i was very impressed by the build! I do have a penchant for Japanese stuff. Im also looking at Ruger VS Howa ,but for a long range precision rifle in 6.5 Creedmore. The RPR does look lovely, however it is a bit on the heavy side.I was trying to find a weight for the Howa 1500 Long in the MDT HS3 chassis but couldn't find anything.It more conventional stocks it does seem on the light side so im crossing my fingers its lighter than the Ruger!
juststarting wrote:I was thinking exactly the same thing, but for completely different reasons. I'd love something cheap, lite and really compact, in 7.62x39. But this mag seems like it would make it uncomfortable to carry for hours. I think I need to see it in person... Could potentially replace (compliment, rather) my go to x-bolt 308 for hunting.
juststarting wrote:Heh, yeah, don't think deer will wait for me to load. That said, I looked a bit more into it, I didn't realised that 7.62x39 is so lite, for 30cal. Most factory ammo seems to be around 120-something grains, which makes me think twist wouldn't accomodate 165gr+. Then read your earlier post (about that) and beginning to think that it's a no go from the start :/
juststarting wrote:uh damn mm to " conversions! All look the same around .311 damn it, everyone should use mm
wrenchman wrote:my late father inlaw had a howa in 7.62x39 the finish was nicer then his ruger american that was 308 i felt that the bolt handle could have been a little larger on howa
the real short turn on the ruger is nice i would like both and are well made,
when ruger first come out with the american it was to offer a gun at a lower cost to compeat with savage and rem i think they very good .