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Not a fan of the Hogues, especially the rubbery ones. They pick up all kinds of forest fluff.

I'd snap up an Alpine in a heartbeat if they'd put the bolt on the other side.

BTW, Who likes the Hogue stock? Seriously! Why are they even a thing anymore?

I think those Hogue stocks are made in a "marital aid" molding factory.

Now that was funny!

I have been anxious to see there Mini in 6mm ARC. Not sure why I am so interested in the Howa Mini 6mm ARC as I am very Happy with the CZ 527 that was re-barreled to 6mm ARC.

Glad I rebarreled the CZ, as it looks like Ill get 2 Hunting seasons B4 the Howa 6mm ARC may be available.

Here's how I solved the stock problem on my 2 Howas.

Alongside the jelly buttons?

I have 2 and both of them are .5 moa with any old garbage ammo. I found used wood stocks off of vanguards for both but the factory tupperware junk stock is accurate if you don't put hands/bags forward of the front action screw. With decent handloads using hammer hunter bullets, they are crazy precise. 25-06 and .308

The pictures are nice, but what makes and models are they?

The top pic is a Howa 1500 6.5 Creedmoor in a B&C stock, and the bottom one is a Howa Mini 6.5 Grendel in a Stocky's carbon fiber, with the Oregon Gunsmithing bottom metal.

Cause guys like me Like 'em and purchase them.....

I have several 1500 and they all shoot well except for a 300 wsm and about 1.5" groups at 100yds is the best that it will do. I just got one of the new superlites in 308 win, and it seems like a pretty nice rifle. I have only shot it at 50yds to sight it in but 3 rounds of SSA 150gr accubonds were all touching.

Is that Superlite triggerguard plastic or aluminum?

It's plastic.

When may hope to see reviews for the 6mm ARC offerings due out this spring?

Thanks. Thought so as the aluminum ones usually have a brushed appearance.

I've always found the Howas to be well built guns and solid performers for the price paid.

I’ve got a Wby Vanguard model 6.5-300 Weatherby that weighs 8.5 lb scoped, not loaded, no sling. Shoots lights out with factory 127 gr Barnes LRX and 130 gr Scirroco loads. I know a couple of guys who have the plain Vanguard with the marital aid molded stock in .300 Wby that shoot well. Not sure I’d care for that rifle a full pound less than my Mark V in .300 Roy.

I think the actions are great anyone I have shot


I have owned a few
The Hogue stocks are a great example
Feels good and functions bad

Where it’s the Howas or the Rems
Either way not great

Hank