I've owned 3 Howas now (.270, '06, 6.5PRC). All of them have shot well below MOA with factory ammo.
I really like that they offer barreled actions, allowing you to build the rifle more to your wants and needs.
These guys are down in Matagorda County. Good folks and a nice lodge. You could add some bay fishing or other hunts too, depending on your interest and the time of year.
https://run-n-gunadventures.com/
Disappointing to hear that they discontinued the EVO. It was at the top of my list due to price and weight.
My local shop has one for $599 in the display case.
Here is my 6.5 PRC I have been putting together over the last couple months.
It has shown some promise with the Hornady factory loads over the first 40 rounds.
OP, it sounds like you're on the right track with the Federal 175 ELD-X. I have not found my Howas to be very ammo picky, but I have noticed that my groups typically start to settle in a little better between 50-100 rounds down the barrel.
For what its worth, my new 6.5 PRC CF barreled action...
Sorry to hear about your accuracy troubles. Hope they fix you up.
I just dropped the same action into a peak44. I'll get it out for break in this week hopefully.
I'm going to echo a lot of what has already been said. I'm 37 with 7 (and counting) bulging, degenerated and/or herniated discs.
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I didn't get to hunt as much this year as I normally do, but I can't complain. Life is good!
My eldest knucklehead shot his first dove. Took some boys I served with on an Arkansas goose hunt. Made my annual pilgrimage to to the Palo Duro and was fortunate enough to take two Aoudad Ewes. One of...
I have the 12x12 Kodiak Cabin with the removable awning and absolutely love it. I have had it up under snow, sleet, and high winds in Texas Panhandle with no issue.
With the wood stove cranking, it is always comfortable - even down to the mid teens (as cold as i've stayed in it). You might...
I'm looking at putting together one of the carbon barreled actions in 6.5 PRC. Does anyone have a an actual weight on it? Brownells lists it at 5.125lbs. Legacy Sports International could not give me a weight, as they apparently do not see them.
LSI also told me that the weight of the Carbon...
I've lived in Houston and within 1.5 hours for most of my life. Most of the comments are spot on. It is hot as hell and seems to be getting hotter. We've had a flood of big city transplants over the last decade and that seems to be changing the culture for the worse.
Property tax can be...