Howa or Ruger American gen 2 in .22 ARC?

[jpe5714]

Looking at both. I know I'd have to change the trigger on the Gen 2. I don't know anything about the Howa. Just want some input on them. Thanks

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[Nomosendero]

I am interested in this too!

 

[CMF]

No real complaints on the Ruger yet, have a predator and ranch in 6.5. I'll probably do the trigger at request of my daughter, but I found it ok. Never held a howa.

 

[Pilsner]

I currently own a RA G2 in 5.56 and did a build (rebuild?) on my Howa 1500. Of the two I think the Howa was a better rifle overall. The adjustable trigger was nice. The RA needs a trigger upgrade to be as good.

The stock on the RA is better than the Hogue flimsy plastic BS that came with the Howa. I would happily pick up another Howa if I caught a good deal on one to do another build based on it. I doubt that I would ever bother using the RA for a build, although I would purchase another one if the right deal came around.

I think Howa is offering the 22 ARC in its Superlight or Mini action. I would start there.

 

[Terrapin]

Definitely the Howa Mini, it is a surprisingly good action w/ some pretty good aftermarket stocks.


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[BLJ]

I have a 20” GEN2 RA in 22 ARC and it’s been good for me. No issues and it shoots well.

 

[tak]

I got a Ruger for my 9yo, shoots great. I planned to change the trigger, but it was better than expected. Just under 3.5lbs in my wheeler scale.
The howa is intriguing, but the Ruger also goes down to a 12" LOP. I've got kids and most adjustable stocks still don't even go that short. I enjoy shooting it also, and eventually I'm sure I'll upgrade the trigger and stock.

5 deer so far. 3 with 88 ELDMs and 2 with 80gr ELDx. I like the 80's a little better I think, but it's probably the velocity.

88s: 2640fps
80s: 2805fps
Both factory Hornady, 20" barrel

 

[Wmmichael20]

22 arc intrigues me in both rifles aswell

 

[Nomosendero]

Congrats, you are starting your kids off right, nothing like it. It did the sane with my kids and grandkids.

I bought the MCarbo trigger spring, it lightened the pull and made it feel like a high dollar trigger. I could not ask for better. https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-american-rifle-trigger-spring-kit.aspx

 

[Deere_Man]

My Howa Mini Carbon Stalker is so light it feels like a BB gun. It has the 22” thinner profile barrel. I added the Jefferson Outdoors BDL bottom metal. I like it, but I need to paint the stock maybe. It feels sort of slick.