Howa Vs Remington
08-31-2007, 07:25 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Eastern Colorado
Posts: 517
RE: Howa Vs Remington
I have a HOWA .308 that I love it is a great shooter but also have several Remmy's that also do a good job. For the money, an economically priced accurate gun, I would go with a HOWA.
09-01-2007, 09:40 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western PA
Posts: 1,356
RE: Howa Vs Remington
howa's are weatherbys aftermarkets or underbrands whater you want to call them. They are more or less the same thing. My buddy has a 1500 thumbhole sporter in a 7mmrem and its a shooter.
09-02-2007, 01:53 PM
#10
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Posts: 129
RE: Howa Vs Remington
Howa rifles are more than just branded Weatherby Vanguards. They've made barreled actions for years. I recently bought a 1500 with the Hoage stock in 30-06. While breaking in the barrel I had a three shot group that was 1 1/4" with two holes touching. Pretty good group with cheap Remington ammo. I'd put it up against a more expensive rifle any day.
To be honest you really cant go wrong with any new rifle these days except the 710. I have to assume you are looking at a less expensive rifle like I was. I went to the gun shop and looked at the Howa, Savage, Stevens, Model 70's, and the Model 700's. The Howa"felt" the best to me, that may not be the case for you.
They may not compare to the more expensive Kimber, Sako, Tika, and Weatherby rifles but that's not what they were made for. You'll always come across brand loyal gun owners and that's fine I guess. Me, I was looking for the most bang for my buck and the Howa was it.
To be honest you really cant go wrong with any new rifle these days except the 710. I have to assume you are looking at a less expensive rifle like I was. I went to the gun shop and looked at the Howa, Savage, Stevens, Model 70's, and the Model 700's. The Howa"felt" the best to me, that may not be the case for you.
They may not compare to the more expensive Kimber, Sako, Tika, and Weatherby rifles but that's not what they were made for. You'll always come across brand loyal gun owners and that's fine I guess. Me, I was looking for the most bang for my buck and the Howa was it.
