HI
I just started getting into coyote hunting and im haveing a hard decision own a HOWA or a remington SPS, have any yall got one this and whats its grouping like, im getting it in a .223! thanks.

Let me make sure, you are choosing between a Remington and a Howa in .223 Remington, yes?

yes

Relatively recently I owned a new .223 Remington, which I had purchased inspite of concerns I have heard about quality control. Much to my dissapointment, I had trouble to get it to chamber even after warranty work. I got about 1&1/2" groups at 100 yards. I sold it off. So I won't be going back to Remington any time soon. Others have had more success than I.

Although individual guns will vary, overall I think I would lean toward the Remington 700. Howa is not junk, but I wouldn't expect the average one to group quite as well as the average Remington.

DH2006,
I have a bull barreled Smith &Wesson Model 1500 in .223.
It my understanding that these rifles were made for S&W by Howa .
I've been using Winchester .55 gr ball ammowhich has yielded groups of 1/4 " at 100 ydsand in some cases tighter depending on the conditions.

Howa's are good shooters IMO.

The really fantastic thing about the .223 is how easy it is to load for. I have several .223s. Two Remingtons, both of which are sub 1/2 MOA rifles. One is a standrad 700 BDL, the other is a VSSF. I also have a CZ in.223. Very handy little rifle, easy to carry. It also happens to be very accurate.

I know you didn't ask, but for accuracy, I would add in the Savage 12BVSS in the single shot version. It will probably shoot well out of the box. Bedding it would only improve on great.

I would scrap the Remington and Howa and go with a Thompson Encore. For accuracy, I would use a Match Grade Machine custom barrel in 223. This would give you more versatility if you ever wanted to change barrels (calibers) and use the gun for something else.

how much are you willing to spend on a .223?