I've been shooting handguns for years. I'm new to the scope scene and I really liked your video. I learned a lot! The process seems lengthy but well worth it. Your videos are balanced and easy to understand. Well done and I thank you!
Usually the video is longer than the actual process. I try to show things in detail while I'm describing "how and why" and sometimes, I just plain ol' ramble on. The "Break in" on the Howa rifle is sort of unique to it and not necessarily required by all rifles. I recently did another video of scope mounting and using a Wheeler torque wrench for the process. It's also a long video with some rambling but it focuses on my method of scope mounting. th-cam.com/video/3OnyZpM_tJw/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching too!
I've got the same rifle and also did the break-in procedure. It's sub-moa all day long. Mine seems to like Hornady Precision Hunter ammo 143 gr ELD-X. Four shot group at approximately 315 yards had a spread just under 2.75 inches. That's me shooting off a folding table with a cheap bipod. I put an inexpensive muzzle brake on it so it has very little recoil. Love the rifle.
Hey man, got a question. When you're cleaning between break-in shots, once the copper cleaner patches come clean, and you use a dry patch, do you re-oil? Awesome video, enjoyed the editing style and mix of content with information!
I just used a dry patch until the break in was completed, afterwards a good cleaning followed by a light oiling for storage. I'll run a couple dry patches through it before I take it out again. Thanks for the compliment, I hope you stick around for more videos!
I like how you explained why you were doing what you were doing and still be able to condense the footage. In some videos (probably myself included), we just talk about what we are doing, and not why. Another thing is that you did range footage, but you didn't make that the main focus of the video. Anyone can throw lead downrange - precision or not. Range videos bore me because anyone can do them. For some reason they are popular though and many channels spend more time shooting and less time explaining. I thought you got a good balance on this video.
Thanks, This was kind of a tough video to do, I had a LOT of footage! I try to keep it somewhat interesting and still show whats needed, it's kind of tough to balance!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview it is. Those who don't make videos don't know how much work it can be, sometimes. I'm not a precision shooter and not interested in the 6.5 Creedmore, but I found the video educational.
Looks like your getting ready for PRC competition now. That Howa is nice. I just want one in 243 Win. To me the 243 can do what these new sixes can do, maybe not but I know my dad would drop a ground hog at 600 yards easily with his 243 years ago. But your Howa is sharp.
I need to get me one of those heavy "Rail Guns"! I like doing the long distance stuff but I have a limited distance at my range. I have not tried a 243....yet! I think my favorite groundhog gun is the .17 Hornet. Thanks for watching!
I must've gotten lucky mine shoots a five round group in a one ragged hole at 100. It's just the Howa 1500 6.5 hunting rifle in cryptic highlander. Never broke in like that.
That's a lot of work! Not that I wouldn't like to but I've been so busy lately! Trying to make videos, finish my garage build and working full time too! Developing hand loads is a serious science, I don't have all the lab equipment needed for it either!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview yes its time consuming & can add up trying to get the perfect load ! She looks a good shooter with factory stuff. I'm very interested in buying a 6.5 Creedmoor just can't make up my mind between that or a 7mm rem mag.
@@shanegibb997 7mm Rem Mag is a "Thumper"! I did the 6.5 just to see what all the hype is about. I got a Howa because I've heard good things about them.
Excellent breakdown on everything and your techniques I learned a shit ton watching this video specially on the break in interesting..🇺🇸🍻🤜🏻 I’ve been looking at that retical on a Crimson Trace ll guy was wanting to trade for something Iv got.How do you like it can you see Retical good looks ultra fine?.Your Range is Lookin good 🍻
Thanks! The retical is very fine and is hard to see at the lower magnifications, but when you zoom in it's great. When you get a scope that has a range of 5X-35X, do you really want to use it a 5 power anyway?
Weatherby, Christensen Arms, Lilja, and Savage Arms, recommend breaking in a rifle barrel, believing it can improve accuracy and performance by gradually smoothing out tooling marks in a new barrel. Some will argue that modern manufacturing techniques, particularly cold hammer forging, may make a break-in process less necessary. I don't think it will hurt anything by doing so, plus it gives me an excuse to hit the range. Thanks for watching!
I've been shooting handguns for years. I'm new to the scope scene and I really liked your video. I learned a lot! The process seems lengthy but well worth it. Your videos are balanced and easy to understand. Well done and I thank you!
Usually the video is longer than the actual process. I try to show things in detail while I'm describing "how and why" and sometimes, I just plain ol' ramble on. The "Break in" on the Howa rifle is sort of unique to it and not necessarily required by all rifles. I recently did another video of scope mounting and using a Wheeler torque wrench for the process. It's also a long video with some rambling but it focuses on my method of scope mounting. th-cam.com/video/3OnyZpM_tJw/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching too!
I learned so much from this video compared to other videos, even that I want that Covenant 5 scope
Lol! I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching too!
I just bought the Howa APC and will follow your routine - much easier to understand once I saw it, rather than just reading it. Thank you
It takes a little while to do but they say it helps. Have fun, enjoy, be safe and thanks for watching!
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Good to Sea the process
and the music is just chill
It's easier to understand
after seeing you do it
Many Thanks
Be Well
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Thanks, glad I was able to help!
Breakdown! Well done, Richard. That scope is mpressive.
Thanks Santee! 👍
Great video got my Howa 1500 HCR for father's day in the grey scale flag pattern. Plan on doing the same barrel break in this week. Great video.
It takes a little time but mostly just letting it cool down. Enjoy and be safe!
I've got the same rifle and also did the break-in procedure. It's sub-moa all day long. Mine seems to like Hornady Precision Hunter ammo 143 gr ELD-X. Four shot group at approximately 315 yards had a spread just under 2.75 inches. That's me shooting off a folding table with a cheap bipod. I put an inexpensive muzzle brake on it so it has very little recoil. Love the rifle.
Glad to hear, I need to get out with mine a little more often! Thanks for watching!
Nice accuracy!!! Shes a keeper...
I think so, I want to take it to a range near me that has a mile target!
Hey man, got a question. When you're cleaning between break-in shots, once the copper cleaner patches come clean, and you use a dry patch, do you re-oil?
Awesome video, enjoyed the editing style and mix of content with information!
I just used a dry patch until the break in was completed, afterwards a good cleaning followed by a light oiling for storage. I'll run a couple dry patches through it before I take it out again. Thanks for the compliment, I hope you stick around for more videos!
I like how you explained why you were doing what you were doing and still be able to condense the footage. In some videos (probably myself included), we just talk about what we are doing, and not why. Another thing is that you did range footage, but you didn't make that the main focus of the video. Anyone can throw lead downrange - precision or not. Range videos bore me because anyone can do them. For some reason they are popular though and many channels spend more time shooting and less time explaining. I thought you got a good balance on this video.
Thanks, This was kind of a tough video to do, I had a LOT of footage! I try to keep it somewhat interesting and still show whats needed, it's kind of tough to balance!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview it is. Those who don't make videos don't know how much work it can be, sometimes. I'm not a precision shooter and not interested in the 6.5 Creedmore, but I found the video educational.
have you found any other mfg's. producing magazines for the 6.5 creedmoor that run in the APC?
No, but I've really never looked. I would think any of the AICS magazines would work.
Looks like your getting ready for PRC competition now. That Howa is nice. I just want one in 243 Win. To me the 243 can do what these new sixes can do, maybe not but I know my dad would drop a ground hog at 600 yards easily with his 243 years ago. But your Howa is sharp.
I need to get me one of those heavy "Rail Guns"! I like doing the long distance stuff but I have a limited distance at my range. I have not tried a 243....yet! I think my favorite groundhog gun is the .17 Hornet. Thanks for watching!
Looks like you got a shooter there. Looking forward to some LR work!
Thanks! Me too!
I must've gotten lucky mine shoots a five round group in a one ragged hole at 100. It's just the Howa 1500 6.5 hunting rifle in cryptic highlander. Never broke in like that.
Some say it makes a difference, some say it doesn't. I'll have to work on my shooting skills to be able to group like that. Thanks for watching!
It's going to be a deadly little rig Richard , you should handload for it and see what she likes ! Thanks for the video 👍
That's a lot of work! Not that I wouldn't like to but I've been so busy lately! Trying to make videos, finish my garage build and working full time too! Developing hand loads is a serious science, I don't have all the lab equipment needed for it either!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview yes its time consuming & can add up trying to get the perfect load ! She looks a good shooter with factory stuff. I'm very interested in buying a 6.5 Creedmoor just can't make up my mind between that or a 7mm rem mag.
@@shanegibb997 7mm Rem Mag is a "Thumper"! I did the 6.5 just to see what all the hype is about. I got a Howa because I've heard good things about them.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview yes I've got a Howa & a Weatherby , excellent rifles ! Happy shooting , talk again soon.
About time lol. i have been waiting for this.
I still need to take it somewhere and stretch it out!
Very nice brother.
How long did you wait between shots?
Enough time for the barrel to return to ambient temperature. Thanks for watching!
Man that was cool.
Thanks!
Can I shoot steel ammo in my Howa 1500?
I assume you mean Steel case ammo? I'm sure you can but why? I don't think I have ever seen 6.5 Creedmoor in steel case.
Excellent breakdown on everything and your techniques I learned a shit ton watching this video specially on the break in interesting..🇺🇸🍻🤜🏻
I’ve been looking at that retical on a Crimson Trace ll guy was wanting to trade for something Iv got.How do you like it can you see Retical good looks ultra fine?.Your Range is Lookin good 🍻
Thanks! The retical is very fine and is hard to see at the lower magnifications, but when you zoom in it's great. When you get a scope that has a range of 5X-35X, do you really want to use it a 5 power anyway?
there is no need to "break in" a barrel. full stop.
Weatherby, Christensen Arms, Lilja, and Savage Arms, recommend breaking in a rifle barrel, believing it can improve accuracy and performance by gradually smoothing out tooling marks in a new barrel. Some will argue that modern manufacturing techniques, particularly cold hammer forging, may make a break-in process less necessary. I don't think it will hurt anything by doing so, plus it gives me an excuse to hit the range. Thanks for watching!