Those scopes aren't all that great. I had a Howa package several years ago, the scope was serviceable at best.
I like the mini Howa's but I won't ever buy one until the start offering 5 round mags for them. Those 10 rounds just look funny, plus I can only carry 5 while hunting anyways. Having a magazine that long is just asking for extra hunter/warden interaction
Legacy offers a 5 round mag for $50 for them...
the 10 rounder costs the same...
if you pick one up, maybe you can get someone to swap you out...
I was going to pick up a second 10 rounder for mine...
but would be more than happy to have them ship me a 5 rounder and trade it for someone who has a 10 rounder and doesn't want it...
http://legacysports.com/shop/products.php?cat=8
