Hey all! Currently in the market for a new hunting rifle. I've been running a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor that I won in a raffle. It's reliable and accurate, and I've taken a mature bull elk with it so I'm not afraid to hunt elk with it.
Having said that... I'm getting the itch for a magnum, specifically a 7 mag. I grew up with my dad and grandpa and uncles shooting them, so there's some personal nostalgia tied to the "want."
Now, I'm not flushed with cash, but I found a deal on a Howa 1500 with a Hogue stock. I know these are made in the same factory as the Weatherby Vanguard, but does anybody have any experience with the 1500 in the Hogue stock, 7 mag or otherwise?
Not looking for other suggestions at this point, just want some overall observations from the "peanut gallery," thanks!
Having said that... I'm getting the itch for a magnum, specifically a 7 mag. I grew up with my dad and grandpa and uncles shooting them, so there's some personal nostalgia tied to the "want."
Now, I'm not flushed with cash, but I found a deal on a Howa 1500 with a Hogue stock. I know these are made in the same factory as the Weatherby Vanguard, but does anybody have any experience with the 1500 in the Hogue stock, 7 mag or otherwise?
Not looking for other suggestions at this point, just want some overall observations from the "peanut gallery," thanks!