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After much searching and handling and prodding by the kids, I got a rifle purchased for them to share this Fall for their first ever big-game hunting.
I looked at a number of rifles and landed on getting a Tikka in 223. Stopped in at the local shop just before ordering the Tikka, found they had a 223 in a Howa. Handled it and the kids liked the slight drop at the wrist of the stock and it is light. Ended up with that. Got a fixed 6 power scope on the way.
Thinking this will be the first rifle I try to reload for. Be a good one to play with as components shouldn't be too scarce or expensive.
After this week, we should be able to get the thing set up and start some practice. Fun times.
Montana MOFO
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Good hunting to you & your family .That rifle should be death on critters .
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You will be happy with that choice.
Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Funny. I was in the market for a 223 for my daughter. Couldn't really find a used one so I found a tikka on sale and got one. That day someone responded to my wtb add. Couldnt pass up a deal. Howa stainless with redfield in hogue stock for 400 ....now I have row 223s
Last edited by Dre; 09/01/15.
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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I bought a Tikka last year for the wife. Really like it and find myself throwing it in the truck when I'm heading somewhere. Was really looking forward to on in 223 but pretty hard to pass on the Howa for just a few coins over $300.
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Solid little rifle. They should be quite pleased.
John
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