06-15-2023, 11:32 PM
Ok Recently purchased my first Howa mini, happens to be chambered in 6mm ARC. Now I was a lot biased going in to this as I have favored the CZ 527 for a lot of years now. Suppose due to lack of a CZ527 on the market & just wanted to be able to compare with first hand knowledge. So How do I like the Howa?
While I'm of the opinion this is currently the best mini action bolt rifle currently on the US market offered as a new rifle. My experience with the Howa is mixed. Went in to this expecting issues with the Mag & that was easier to swallow when it happened as it was expected. What surprised me was the lac of focus on deburing the bolt face in the extractor groove location.I have contacted howa with no response as of yet. the way this bolt was shaving the brass was disgraceful IMHO. I have little doubt that I can fix the issue. Though I am very disappointed in how the ball was dropped on this one.
Early experience with the factory barrel is favorable. Seems to have real potential in terms of accuracy & the bore seems very consistent &easy to clean for a factory barrel.
While I'm of the opinion this is currently the best mini action bolt rifle currently on the US market offered as a new rifle. My experience with the Howa is mixed. Went in to this expecting issues with the Mag & that was easier to swallow when it happened as it was expected. What surprised me was the lac of focus on deburing the bolt face in the extractor groove location.I have contacted howa with no response as of yet. the way this bolt was shaving the brass was disgraceful IMHO. I have little doubt that I can fix the issue. Though I am very disappointed in how the ball was dropped on this one.
Early experience with the factory barrel is favorable. Seems to have real potential in terms of accuracy & the bore seems very consistent &easy to clean for a factory barrel.