Update:
Finally received my Howa back September 23rd. Almost 4months later. Will never buy another just based on my customer service experience. Below was the response. They did send a rail after some more discussion by the gunshop that sold it to me. The rail was not the same style and came with no hardware. My buddy let me use his rail with proper screws. I did want to give it a fair shake….my 1st group at 100 yards and getting it on paper was not shabby though. Under 1/2”. Disregard the other shots as we had multiple rifles on this paper. PSA 140 Sabre ammo…..the cheapest stuff i purchased just to break in the barrel. Plan to do some more testing but if it shoots. Luck or repeatable? Time will tell.
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