07-07-2022, 04:35 PM
grayfox Wrote:Mine wouldn't shoot until I put it into a better stock (true of even the first howa I owned and then sold, and a ruger RAP); I'm using an mdt chassis set up. The stock, the fit-up of the bottom/action screws and the "lug" snugness to the stock all come into play and there will always be some wiggle until you get a good stock. Keep the old one in case you need to send it to howa.
Mine was pretty bad out of the box but I bedded the factory stock and it made a huge difference. I plan on purchasing a better stock but figured it wouldnt hurt to practice bedding with the factory stock first. Super happy with the outcome.