Howa’s finally broken in!

  • Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13384
    October 16, 2009 at 2:28 am #210037

    Last year, I came to the conclusion it was time to replace my savage 22-250. I spent about 5 months researching / debating building a custom or buying stock. After all the reviews, I settled up on a Howa M1500 sportster 22-250 with the thumbhole stock. I have my first 250 rounds through it now, and I couldn’t be more please with this factory nail gun.
    I have it set up with a Burris Extreme Tactical scope. #1 purpose for this tool is to pop coyotes in the 300 to 500 yrd range. Hunting Western WI in the hills / valleys, I have a lot of coyotes that come charging into a field at 200 to 600 yrds and plop down and look stupid. I’m not exactly the most patient person, so I wanted something to take care of business.
    After playing with a couple differnet loads, Barnes 53 gr TSX
    Group of 3 is zero at 250 yrds
    Other is a combination of 400 yrds and 530 yrds. Still getting the feel for the mil dots. Notice the one to the far left….a light gust of wind as I squeezed off that round. Wind does matter at over 500 yrds

    Thought I would share as I am very ready for predator hunting again this year!


    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    October 16, 2009 at 3:24 am #63555

    Yikes talk about a “tack driver”

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    October 16, 2009 at 3:40 am #63557

    Nice report and tgt pics Randy!

    I have just really got my new Model 7 Rem (25th Anniversary 7MM-08) in the groove today with a very tiny group

    I will post a range report and some tgt pics tomorrow…

    little_g
    durand WI
    Posts: 317
    October 16, 2009 at 3:52 am #63560

    I got the same 7mm-08 and its a nail driver.

    bassn7
    Bruce,WI
    Posts: 776
    October 18, 2009 at 1:48 am #63703

    I just got a savage in 22-250 and I was wondering whaT DO YOU RUN FOR POWDER AND GRAINS w bullet I have used 38grs of 380 w 52gr hpmatch sierra bullets. Also can you hunt deer w them 22-250? do they shoot better after some rounds?

    Thanks Stan

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13384
    October 19, 2009 at 12:29 am #63748

    Break-in proceedures for any firearm makes a huge difference if you want a long term tack driver! This Howa really settled down after about 100 round and got extremely after about 150 round.

    53 Barnes w/ 38.1 h-380 and CCI primers

    PeteE
    North Wales, UK
    Posts: 21
    January 31, 2010 at 7:29 pm #76324

    Howas do shoot well, don’t they?

    These are some targets from my SS Howa with the standard barrel and cheapy Houge stock. I did intend re stocking it, but I am loath to alter anything!

    These were shot at 100m off a bench and the orange aiming dot is 1/2″ diameter..

    My only dissappointment in the rifle is that its not very rust resistant…I know no stainless steel is truely rust proof but old Ruger All Weather is alot better in this respect..Its not a big deal, as I bought the Howa with the intention of Duracoating it anyway…

    Regards,

    Peter

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    February 1, 2010 at 4:16 am #76360

    Congrats on your new Howa Randy! Good luck putting down some coyotes!

    Your SS Howa looks like a tack driver Peter! Thank you for sharing and welcome to iDoHunting!

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22380
    February 1, 2010 at 2:21 pm #76374

    WOW Good shootin’ guys

    corey_waller
    hastings mn
    Posts: 1525
    February 5, 2010 at 1:36 am #76768

    those are some nice groups!!

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