Howa or Vanguard opinions - 05/23/09
I know they are basically the same rifle, but is there any reason to choose one over the other.
I have been toying with the idea of buying one of the FN Patrol rifles offered by CDNN until a friend pointed out that I could get a Howa with the same Hogue stock for nearly 1/2 the cost. After doing a little research I have found I can get the Vanguard for even less. The Vanguard has a 24" barrel vs 22" on the Howa and the Vanguard has a different stock. I'm not crazy about either stock and may well replace either eventually anyway.
This is not for a hunting rifle, either is too heavy for my tastes, but for punching paper.
I have been toying with the idea of buying one of the FN Patrol rifles offered by CDNN until a friend pointed out that I could get a Howa with the same Hogue stock for nearly 1/2 the cost. After doing a little research I have found I can get the Vanguard for even less. The Vanguard has a 24" barrel vs 22" on the Howa and the Vanguard has a different stock. I'm not crazy about either stock and may well replace either eventually anyway.
This is not for a hunting rifle, either is too heavy for my tastes, but for punching paper.