Howa?

[1shotgear]

Hey guys I have shoot a few Howa rifles in the past but we are thinking about getting into them as a dealer and we want to know what you think. We are dealers for a lot of high end brands such as Blaser, Sako, and Proof. We love taking on more brands but we want to know what your experiences are and what you think of there rifles.

Thanks for all your info

 

[260madman]

I love Howa/Vanguards. Less clunky and smoother than Savage. Smoother than a Rem 700. I tell people Howas are what a 700 wishes it was. Big integral lug, one piece bolt, smooth feel when you’re working the bolt, bottom metal is steel and not some flimsy pot metal unfinished look. Triggers aren’t too bad on them. I’ve had 6 over the years and all of them shot under 1” at 100 yards. The most I’ve ever paid for one new is $450. Quite the bargain for what you get. Aftermarket support isn’t too bad either.

 

[JWP58]

Have had a mini (grendel) and an alpine (creed). Not real impressed, dont own either anymore. Best thing about either was the alpine's bansner stock.....

 

[HomerMan30]

Owned one they are accurate but they tend to be on the heavy side and I am not a fan of the two stage trigger they put in their rifles.

 

[OXN939]

Picked up an Alpine recently. The Bansner stock is very well done, and fit and finish of the cerakote is solid as well. Likes about half the ammo I've given it. Going to glass bed it soon and see if groups tighten up, but very handy little rifle as it stands.

 

[Shooter71]

The alpine is a nice package.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Same thing as a weatherby vanguard, those get solid ratings.

 

[Tohopko]

Solid, inexpensive rifles. Howa 6.5 Creedmoor sporter, Weatherby Vanguard Threat Response Rifle, Weatherby Vanguard Range Certified 7RM, Weatherby Vanguard .223. They tend to be a bit uninspiring in their solid performance--but for the price, there aren't many better. Set the right price point and you'll have a booming business. Make sure you stock the DNZ mounts as well!

 

[Newtosavage]

Nothing but good experiences here. I've owned two Mini's now, a 6.5 Grendel and a 7.62x39 and they are both super accurate and trouble free. Only thing I don't like is the safety, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I consider Howa to be a great value, equal in my mind to the value you get from a Tikka rifle.

 

[Wmmichael20]

I have an older model varmint supreme with a laminate thumbhole stock , nice rifle for sure

 

[1shotgear]

Thanks for all your guys feed back and will be talking to Howa about all your negative comments to see what they say.

Thanks again guys and girls.

 

[260madman]

Guess I left out that they have a sako/M16 style extractor.