The standard Howa rifle in the Hogue stock is just too heavy and clunky feeling. I cannot understand why they keep using that POS stock. Otherwise, Howa makes a good rifle.
Agreed. The current injection molded Vanguard stock is far better. The HACT trigger is a winner too. A guy could do far worse than an SS Howa/Vanguard. Aftermarket support aside, I’d as soon have one as a 700 in some applications.
Amen to that! I like the couple I have. Rugged rifles and I like the 3 pos safety on them myself. Trigger isn't too bad at all with a simple spring swap.
Those Barreled action sales from Brownells offers a bunch of value when they are caught on sale. Wished they'd up the twist a bit on the 7-08 version, but otherwise it is kind of a nice way to get into a rifle. Alot of us junk the factory stocks anyhow, so not paying for that stuff just makes my life easier.
