Ruger American vs Howa 1500 | Which is BETTER and WHY?
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Ruger American vs Howa 1500 | Which is BETTER and WHY?
In this comparison video we go over the Ruger American vs the Howa 1500.
We go over all the basic features as well as talk about the differences in design. We discuss the pro's and con's of each. We explain which is better and why. Is the Ruger better than the Howa? Find out!
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Howa, most underrated rifle out there.
Truth
@@Bullets4Bucks i agree. Ive owned two of them, that both shot amazing! They do not get the respect they deserve. Ive owned two ruger Americans, and they shot amazing also. I just never could fully warm up to the ruger though. Both are great guns.
Got 2 howa’s both shoot half inch groups at 100
Thanks. I'm looking to get a Howa but I've never heard of them other than on the internet.
I’ll never own another howa. Owned 3 and had major problems with 2. Not sure if I was very unlucky but I now own 2 tikkas in centrefire and a ruger American rim fire. Can’t fault any of them.
Thank you for buying all these rifles, testing them, and giving people feed back. It really does help, thank you.
You are welcome... my credit card ain't happy though lol
@@Bullets4Bucks Yeah, I bet. Thanks again though. especially now that everything shooting related is more expensive...
i just got a remi700 5r milspec in 308 stainless steel but i have had an eye on the howa 1500's so im going to get a heavy barrelled stainless steel in 243win you have really sold me on the howa's i have watched pretty much all your videos on the howa's so thx Bullets4Bucks happy new year
I have a Stainless Howa 1500 in 30-06.
Shoots under 1 Moa straight out of the box.
I don’t know why people talk crap about them?
I just don’t understand it.
Me either
Because they don´t know anything about it! Or they have bought expensive rifles that doesn´t perform any better than the fairly cheap Howa..
Because they’re not American made
@@Spoons7414 Very likely!
Howa is performing good here in South Africa it feels like is made in South Africa,,let's forget about made in Japan !!!
Thank you for this video. I am from South Africa and had many rifles and calibers. I am into the big game hunting and I just fell in love with Howa I prefer Howa 1500 24inch bullbarrel in 30- 06 and the 375 H+H for my hunting. Your information on these calibers is so accurate. I appreciate that and you program.
I have a Ruger American in 22 WMR and a Howa 1500 in 6.5 CR and love both of them. Howa definately feels like a much more expensive rifle but both easily shoot MOA for me and are great value for money! In a centrefire I would take the Howa but love the RA in 22s.
Hi there all the way from South Africa, I own a Howa . 308,best bay of my life! I have after some load development gotten my grouping with in 3/4 of an inch at 250m, loaded with Hornady 168gr ELD MATCH, never did I ever expect to achieve this with one of the cheapest rifles on the market here by us.
Thanx for all the great content👌👍
Lekker jag en skiet raak.
I had no idea Japan ever made rifles for Sako. Not surprised though, Japanese quality is elite.
I have both also and the Howa is a much better rifle. The Howa trigger is incredible out of the box. The Ruger gets a little better after you adjust it but not enough to beat the Howa.
Agreed
remove the lawyer spring and the trigger is great in the ruger
Love my Howa 1500 chambered in .243. I bought it with an Axiom stock, and was not a fan. This year I switched over to an Oryx Sportsman chassis and the difference is like night and day. It went from having very poor groupings to sub MOA instantly.
I have a Howa and I bought one for my son as well! Fantastic rifles incredible underrated. Great 2 stage trigger than can easily be adjusted down to 2lbs. Bolt and action are forged steel and nicely machined. The action is machined on an endmill from steel forging. It does not get any better than that!
Just purchased and ordered a Howa 1500. I forget all the specs but it was a really nice one. Looking forward to my first hunt with it. My sixteen-year-old daughter and I are going for her first hunt soon.
Good choice!
I’ve got the R/A in 22-250, and I’ve got HOWA’s in 243 (x2), and 223 with a 223 in CMC Australian Mountaineer, which is essentially a HOWA. The 22-250 is a nice rifle that hits hard and punches holes in holes, but for basic functionality and general feel, I’d give it to the HOWA. I’ve also had a magazine break down in the R/A, and the $130 price tag for the replacement left a bad taste in my mouth, coupled with the fact that the replacement didn’t feel that much better than the original one. But, in saying all that, I’ll be keeping the R/A simply because it’s a Laser Beam. Gods vid. Always like your vids. Cheers from Down Under.
Thank you sir
22-250 is hot. Love the sound of those things. I got the envy
Love the reviews! Very helpful for a newbie
Thank you
Excellent comparison and great points. I was very close to purchasing a Howa1500 in their Whitetail combo with the scope, hogue stock, bipod and 10rd dbm but ended up getting a Mauser m18 for several reasons. I still really like Howas and might still pick one up in the future, but i would love to see you review the m18 and possibly compare it to the Howa1500.
Glad it was helpful!
How’s the M18?
@@jordanfriesen432 mauser M18 awesome Rifle
Got a howa 1500 In 270 win for 11 years now and it’s help up great I did change the scope out but other than this it’s great shoots 1.25-1” with factory ammo and reloads it does .75 consistently couldn’t ask for anything better out of a hunting rifle
Thanks for the overview, I learned a few things. I like how you just talked about the two rifles and didn’t try to act all tough (that’s rare in gun reviews).
Thank you for watching.
Howa all the way!
I have a couple Wby Vanguard rifles I bought a few years ago. They are fine rifles, and available at a rather attractive price point. When I was in the market for a 300 PRC, I looked at both the Howa 1500 and the Bergara Hunter.
Opted for the Howa because of the great feel it offers in my large hands. Sharing the same pedigree with my Vanguards also cinched the decision for me. Do you handload for your 300 PRC? Which brand and bullet weight does your 300 PRC seem to like best. Going to be working up an elk load for Wyoming this fall.
Thx!
Hey brother, what kind of scope is mounted on your rifles¿ I see that they are very high turrets and has spiked my interest…
A safety which doesn't lock the bolt handle down is a deal-breaker for me. Howa for the win!😎
I like a locking safety
Great breakdown, thanks for taking the time.
My pleasure!
Thank you. Appreciate the info & approach.
No problem
Perfect timing. Thanks!
Perfect!
Hi, having both in .308 I do agree with all your remarks. Just add - when I squeeze trigger on Ruger - I hear noise from trigger's coil spring. According to me, Ruger is unexptionally precise rifle for ranges to 150 meters (partly given to balistics datas of my ammo - approx. 150m when it secondly breaks level of aim). It's fully comparable even for longer distances in skilled hands. But than Howa taking it's advantages due to longer barrel and your groups will be significantly better with Howa arround and over 300 meters. For me, I like to travel and walk for hunt with empty gun - when I need load: taking magazine from pocket - Ruger is loaded in a second. For that; Howa haves optional magazine conversion (you spent more🤷♂️). Ruger is working horse, more smart, lighter, cheaper, will do it's job and for the money - very VEry VERY precise. Good for daily use in country forestry, for family competition or challange with neighbors. You'll not regret. Howa for me means improvement or needs for longer ranges, haves bit better craftmanship from gunsmith, and also needs to say; it's different price category.
Great review... very detailed. I'm considering buying a Howa and leaning toward it given your review. Blessings!
Thank you for watching
Thanks for your insights. Really good info
Thank you for watching
Thank you for a great comparo. I have several expensive rifles including custom made Mausers and some rare MCA Mannlichers. I also have a Ruger American 1st generation rifle in 350 Legend and with a Crimson Trace red dot on it (the total came to well below $300 three plus years ago when my daughter saved up her money to buy both for me) and it has accounted for more than 200 pigs here in Texas. The rifle is light, very accurate and comfortable to carry in the heat here. As you rightly point out, it is American manufactured too. As an old man who is far from perfect himself, I find the Ruger more than enough to do it's job and I think it will be in fine shape long after I am called to the next world. understand that some seek the ultimate in refinement. I guess I am happy to enjoy ridding Texas of pigs and helping do it with a budget but very reliable and effective rifle is the icing on the cake. Good hunting to you, and stay blessed always.
You are welcome
Howa 1500 are the best value for your money rifle on the market 👍
Truth
I`ll second THAT statement! I`ve never have bought a better more accurate gun out of the box.
The triggers are spot on! I`ve got competition triggers that aren`t even near as good as the HOWA HACT triggers are.
TC is
Enjoyed your review, I have a Ruger in 204 (for prairie dogs) but haven't been able to get it to shoot yet. Thinking about a Howa Mini.
Thanks
This video will impact my next purchase. Absolutely love your video style. I have a feeling that you will become a big channel someday. You just earned a loyal subscriber. :0
Thanks
Wonder if the Howa has a different finish on the bolt? I've seen/felt them with silky smotth bolts and no zipper sound, same with vanguards.
Thanks Steve for helping me make my mind up , I have just purchased a Howa 1500 Fantastic Rifle *****
Thanks tmf
Is the howa 1500 mini action the same as this howa hs model but different stock and shorter throw?
Video is worth a sub! Just bought a 1500 7-08!
Nice! Thank you
Within a 2 year time, these thieves are asking for mid 5's low 6's for the Howa Hogue stripped. Would love a Howa, I appreciate your comment about the bolt throw, could be an issue with low rings. On the magazines, I've heard people complain about the plastic rotary magazines crapping out. What's your take on that? Thanks
Excellent video. You made my decision even easier now.
Thank you
I have 4 howa rifles the 222 Remington and 6.5 grendel mini actions, and the 300 win mag and a rebarreled 33 nosler howa in long actions
Awesomeness
Thank you for reaffirming my purchase. I have that exact Howa 1500 in 6.5cm same barrel. And stock. For the price I don't think I've come across something better.
Best deal
Very good video comparing those 2 comparable rifles in 7.62X39. I just wanted to add another GREAT rifle somewhat in about the same price range if you get the nylon stock. I have the CZ527 in 7.62X39 but it has a BEAUTIFUL TURKISH WALNUT STOCK. I like that it does have IRON SIGHTS. BUT were it really shines is the TRIGGER, single set.😳😯 It's a GREAT TRIGGER, even when it isn't set it's not BAD. The trigger can be adjusted in not just weight, travel, take up. On the internet there is a GREAT video that nicely explains and shows the different adjustments. I also like how the top of reciever is machined so the rings (16mm) fastens directly, no other part to come loose and more choices where it is mounted. 🤔😁👍. Oh yeah it's a SHOOTER.😁👍
I choose the Ruger because it is made in America and I have always had good luck with rugar I I a Ruger 6.5 creedmoor it shoots great.
Good to support American companies
But do you drive to your local gun store in your Japanese vehicle?
Asking for a friend.
I used to feel the same way...
Sadly an Americal vehicle is sourced around the world now days...and the American companies are building cars in China and shipping them back here. But i get your point on buy American. At least the best ya can.
Just received my Howa 1500 6.5 creedmoor so far very happy with it .
Good to hear
Bought my first rifle today a nice little Walnut Howa 1500 chambered in .308
Awesomeness
Congratulations. It was a fine choice.
I have a Howa 1500 chambered in .308 with the heavier fluted barrel. I absolutely love the rifle, the quality is absolutely first rate. Consistent accuracy and the trigger action perfect, breaking at 2.5 lbs. Crisp and predictable.
Great comparison
Thanks
Is there any difference in the Action, Trigger or Barrel between the Howa 1500 and the Howa Stalker? (Looking at 6.5 Grendel "Mini Action") The difference in price is about $500 which may be accounted for by the carbon fiber stock in the Stalker. But I wonder if any of the parts are improved in the Stalker?
All Howas except the .22lr rifles use a Howa 1500 action. They make the m1500 action in 3 sizes mini short and long. I do think the mini might not use metal bottom metal like the short and long but I could be wrong. Any Howa mini is essentially the same barreled action but may feature a different contour barrel. The stalker comes in mini, short and long depending on the caliber all are 1500 actions
I have a ruger m77 ss ultralight in 7mm08 and a howa 1500 ss in 7mm08. The howa is newer. It has a nicer trigger, nicer hoge stock, smoother bolt, better bedding and I could get a mag kit for it. The ruger has served me well but its barrel is to light and we are having a pest problem and I couldn't get a magazine kit for it and the trigger was always heavy.
I just picked up a Howa mini action .223 for some varmints and target shooting. I hope it's as good as the reviews. Maybe I'm just used to the awesome bolt in my pre64 model 70 but the bolt in this Howa feels gritty, loose and clanky..like how he was describing the Ruger.
I am getting back to rifles after a bad back injury (didn't think my back would be strong enough to shoot much recoil from the shoulder). I am considering a Howa 1500 the hogue stock combo is in my price range. Could you suggest a caliber with a recoil less than a .270 ? 243 ammunition is almost non-existent in Oklahoma. Hunting deer, hogs and antelope. Thank you.
6.5 creedmoor
.243 is it man. It is the most underrated cartridge of all time. It is perfect for deer, hogs, and antelope. Order online and get it shipped to your house. Hope your back continues to get better.
Have Ruger Am in 243 and Howa 1500 in 22-250. My observations, both shoot equally well, as do my other "entry level" rifles (XPR, Rem 788, Savage Axis). However, the stock on the American is one reason why the American is priced so well, it is a complete POS, was replaced, as were all of the other rifles with a Boyds. The Howa Hogue Stock is OK, just haven't got around to swapping. I do like one thing with the American and the XRP VS the Howa, Rem, and Savage, and that is the 3 lug bolt. Shorter lift, faster to cycle, AND much easier to operate with a scope.
Howa is more old school bolt gun like the 700 70 and 77 as far as feel and looks and in function. The American is a fine rifle but it just kinda feels cheap. Let’s not forget a Weatherby Vanguard is also a Howa 1500 and Weatherby offers more cartridge choices that what Howa offers.
Awsome reviewe
I would like to see more
I have a howa 1500, ist a nice light gun for afults and for kids
Its very easy to handle
Awesome video
And awesome guns
Thank you
I think if i was to upgrade from my Savage 6.5 it would be to a tikka even though i started out wanting the ruger walmart didnt get me verified so i bought the savage online because of your review of it : ) Thx
for me the bolt ergonomics grate me however the hogue stock and performance make me forget!
Great video... I'd like to see the Howa vs tikka and see how they compare
I have a video on my channel for it.
Haha... I had already watched it...thanks again
My hunting buddy suggested Howa. Just a freaking amazing rifle
Love my Howa 1500 in 243. It’s my favorite outta all my hunting rifles. It shoots smoother outta the box than the rest. I have a Moosberg Patriot in 7mm-08 Rem , Mossberg ATR100 in 270, Savage Axis in 25-06, and a Ruger American in 22-250.
That is what I needed to buy the Howa. Your experience over 5 rifles lends great credibility.
I bet your ruger american is the most accurate out of all those
@@JackHoff-cz3eq
My Howa is most accurate, then the savage
Thanks a lot, I will buy HOWA this Christmas.
I've got a Howa 243 that will put 3 shots into a soda straw @ 100 yds. Don't matter if it's Rem. Or Win. 100 grain softpoints.
I don’t know much about bolts but I’m seeing that the trend is large bolts with 3 lugs and have zipper sounds. The butter smooth are smaller and 2 lugs excluding tikkas.
I knew which direction this review was going as soon as I saw your sponsorship hat.
Yet I was not sponsored lol. The ruger american is a good budget rifle. The Howa depending on the model is a better built rifle.
Just bought a Howa1500 Game Pro In 22-250 and doesn't say what the threading size is. Can someone tell what it is please? Thank you.
Heavy barrel is 5/8x24
@@Bullets4Bucks Thank you. Mine has the regular contour barrel. I hope it's the same. Thanks again!
Your comparing a $449.00 rifle to a $1000.00 plus more rifle. You should have compared it to the $450.00 howa not the one that is double the price.
Its for informational purposes for those who still are curious
True, if you add 550 dollars worth of upgrades to the American to match the price of this howa you could get your bolt polished, fluted and micro slick coated, get a smoother cocking piece and lighter firing pin spring and Timney trigger and blow the howa away for the same price. Apples to apples is a better informational video.
Speaking of objective, is there a reason why your scope is mounted so high?
Because I already had that scope in the rings and was just testing the rifle.
I've heard of people complaining that the bolt stop or the bolt stop screw are weak and sometimes break, I've never personally had any problems with the bolt stop on my .308 howa, I'm wondering if you've heard of anyone making a similar complaint.
No I never had that problem or heard of it
@@Bullets4Bucks it sounded like nonsense to me, cheers mate 👍
I've got both brands in 308. My Howa 1500 is a 24 in bull barrel and the Ruger American has a 22 ìn barrel. Both brands are very accurate with handloaded ammo.
Both brands will shoot sub moa groups at 100 yards with factory ammunition.
Just bought a Howa in .22-250 luv ruger too, hope it performs well.
Very cool
can you put a scope on the Howa to show how close the bolt comes to the scope? the Howa looked like when lifting the bolt handle it could hit your scope
Tons of videos with howas and scopes... never had a problem
I just got a Howa 1500 in 6.5 Creedmoor. Only problem is the trigger weight, it was way too heavy and made accurate shooting impossible. I went to back off the weight on the adjustment screw and it was already backed all the way out and not even touching the spring. So I removed the 2 pins that hold the trigger and the catch (not sure what that's called) to get at the spring and cut a little off (about 1.5 rounds), I figured it was safe to remove this much as the adjuster screw has more length than what I cut off. Put it back together and with the screw still backed out, it felt about right, so locked the screw in place at the point it is just touching.
Good deal
I love Howa. I just hate the Hogue stocks the base model comes with. I have a Kuiu model that has a Hogue stock, but it isn’t overmolded, just polymer. It does much better IMO.
I completely agree
I wanted a short Howa in 6.5 Grendel. Couldn't find one locally.
Bought a 22" American. Very accurate.
Still want a short Howa Grendel.
The Howa mini actions are hard to find
Thank you sir 18:54 18:55 18:55 for a good program. Howa is a good rifle.
I'm looking for a bolt 7.62x39 rifle, the CZ was way to expensive, the Ruger American was out performed by the Howa. Howa is at the top of my list. I would prefer a higher mag capacity like 10 round, are they available, who makes them. I'm sold on the Howa
Truth
I have a ten round for a howa. There are kits for both short and medium at least.
Brownells and others sell conversion kits with you choice of 5 or 10 round box magazines.
@@johnrussell2003 Thanks Man, Brownells has them
I've got both brands and both of these rifles are extremely accurate with quality ammunition that they like. The difference between the triggers, the Howa wins hands down. The difference in the stocks goes to the Howa also.
The Ruger American has the advantages of being lighter, because of that lighter flimsy stock, and that's alot harder to master in hunting situations, and doesn't have a near the balance of feel in my hands.
I don't like my bolt rifles stocks minus a good cheek piece. Stability is critical to make precise shots at any distance. The Howas just plain my preference because of the wooden stocks with cheek pieces, with a low mounted scope, the vanguards and Howa 1500s are tack drivers, outdone Remington these days.
My favorite gun is a real old 30/06 BDL though, back when Remington was the cream of the crop. I've hunted with that old gun from hell to breakfast.
Last deer season, I killed 2 larg axis deer using only one 150 grain handloaded Sierra pro Hunter. I poked it smak dab through the Adam's apple and it also broke the spine of the other one. First time I ever got a two for one on deer.
HOWA BOUT THEM APPLES 🍎
Just bought a Howa 1500 in OD green, 30-06. The bolt is kinda zippery but that's probably because it's new still. But I couldn't pass up Japanese quality. I put a 6-18x30 Leupold VX freedom CDS on it and took it to the range. Only had the chance to sight in at 100 yards from after being bore sighted. But I was able to dial in within 20 rounds. The trigger is a little heavy but nothing I can't get used to. Overall I dig it. Due to inflation I got the rifle for about $571 out the door. And the Leupold for $499
Thanks!
You answered all my million dollar questions 😅
No problem!!
8:57 They don't mention it in most reviews. Thanks for that.
Thank you
I just bought a how 1500 with the desert storm camo (not sure if that is a certain variant or not) does anybody know the basics about this rifle I've never owned or even really researched howa before
Lots of indepth videos on my channel about . Barreled action and trigger is made in japan. Its the same as weatherby vanguard essentially. The stock is ok its a Hague overmold with piller bedding most likely but you can upgrade that to a hs precision or b&c stock . They have a 3 position safety and are one of the most solid Barreled actions on the market. Great accuracy usually and Reciever is built like a tank... trigger is easy to modify but i don't recommend it unless you are trained
@@Bullets4Bucks I appreciate the Info i can't wait to hit the range with this rifle
Really wish the CZ 527 was in there as well. Great vid nonetheless
Me too
CZ 527 is rubbish. It’s metallurgy is so poor that any humidity all of the trigger assembly, and bolt stop just rusts. All of its metal parts are “blued” but rust very easily. Controlled feed aspect is awful.
@@liamstephenson1686 not true Liam Stephenson. CZ make premium rifles
loving my Howa 1500 and CZ527 both 762x39
I need to try a cz
Good review both are good, the Howa is equivalent to the new CZ in 7.62x39 but it has an aluminum receiver so overall i say Howaa is the best but Ruger has advg that u can use 20rnd mags
There are howa rifles that take 20 round mags
nice thanks for letting me know... this just made me order one@@Bullets4Bucks
I've got a Howa 1500 and a Weatherby vanguard , both made from the same factory , great rifles for the money.
Great value yes! Did you know the Mark V was made by Howa also many years ago
@@Bullets4Bucks no , I didn't no that. Beautiful rifles the Mark V's
@@shanegibb997 One of the most beautiful mark v's is made by howa as a gift to the weatherbys for business
@@Bullets4Bucks Howa are excellent rifle maker's , I'd buy another Howa any day of the week. I have a 223rem and it shoots half inch groups all day with hand loads. Excellent fox rifle.
Howa’s are nice…way better then my 10ba but my enfield still smokes em all…
Thank you for the in-depth review…lookin to find a 7.62x39 howa mini or a Ruger…
Thanks for watching Tim
Before the video even ends I'm gonna take a swag & say the Howa comes out on top...HOLY MACKERELFUCK,the Howa takes the gold!!! I know the Howa is a better all around rifle,while the Ruger is damn near the very definition of a budget rifle,but remarkably accurate for its price point. It's not a particularly fair comparison. Like a Granny Smith to a crabapple. I don't know if he's compared a Howa to a Weatherby Vanguard,but I would watch that video.
It would be like comparing the same rifle against the same rifle only real difference is the stocks weatherby or legacy sports chooses to throw on each model they cone out with
I just bought new howa 1500 yesterday
awesomeness
Howard started out making guns for other companies...
Like the Weatherby
Vanguard...etc...
Then realized we can make our own
Hence "HOWA"...👊
Good unbiased video mate
Would like to see you do a comparison with the Australian Lithgow LA102 in 308 if you can get your hands on one
Cheers
Rob
Thank you! I really want to review a lithgow
I think both are good rifles, Ruger American Predator is a really good cost effective accurate and dependable rifle however the weak spot is the bolt for me. Howa 1500 is a more customisable rifle with a better bolt.
hello friend, your personal opinion Ruger American Standard or Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic Green, for hunting and shooting in the club. Caliber .308 win
Weatherby vanguard series 1 in the 90s had best japanese hammer forged barrels action was decent but very accurate barrels
cool scope.. how many constellations have you taken out?
Lol
I bought the Howa 1500 300 Blackout. First time at the range and had issues with the magazine dropping out, and the bolt getting jammed shut. Ehhh I wasn’t impressed.
Wow! That's rare to hear. That stinks
Where do you recommend to buy?
Which brand? Should be a link in video description
@@Bullets4Bucks Howa 1500. I haven’t found anywhere that it isn’t sold out. I’m looking to buy my second one because the first was such a steal!
Ruger has a whole lot more models than you know of not sure who has more models but I can think of several models of Ruger you never named like the M 77
The M77 Mark2 is one of the best rifles ever made.
I want a howa mini action in 5.56 but they only make 223
And I also have a Ruger American in 308 win. It will shoot Win. 180 gr. Softpoints into a jagged hole bout the size of a penny, right out of the box.
Nice
I definitely prefer the layout of a Howa. Standard Howa 1500's are a bit chunky though for a lot of hiking. That's why I generally hunt with Tikka's.
The howa superlite is the lightest production rifle on the market
@@Bullets4Bucks true but the standard 1500's are chunky. I had a Hogue 1500 in 7mm-08. Nice rifle and excellent for the price but I preferred a T3 for a little more money.
I like Howa and I might end up with a Mini-Action one day but if I'm spending $1,300 Super Lite money it will probably be on a low end Sako.
Brought 2 Howa's
308 24 Inch Bull barrell
Premium ammo sub MOA
Reload 0.6 to Sub Moa
A better riflemen will get under 0.5 Moa
223 20 Semi Bull Barrell
Pretty much same as the above
Absolutely value for money for entry level to experinced hunters
Its no frills but practical and great accuracy
If you want upgrade the stocks and other parts there are plentiful options
That looks like a Bell and Carlson stock on the Howa? May not be but looks similar. I just put one on my Howa 1500 mini and it's much better than the factory stock. It's my first Howa and I like it.
H-S Precision. It comes on the Jowa HS precision model
@@Bullets4Bucks Got it. The stock I have looks very similar to yours. Much more solid feeling and the action fits much better than the stock one. Good upgrade.
I have the same shirt on just thought I’d share
Awesome!
The Howa is a good gun. However since I don't have the extra funds for one I'll be getting a Ruger American rifle.
Not bad