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Posted: 6/23/2024 1:31:08 PM EDT
Alright,
So at this point I have a Howa mini in .223, and two gen 1 RARs (7.62x39 and 5.56). Unfortunately, I haven't had an opportunity to fire any of them yet . I DO want a bolt gun in .300bo to SBR and suppress. I've been trying to find a RAR gen 1, but they're few and far between. When you do find one, their priced pretty ridiculously for what they are. That being said, it looks like Howa released another "batch" of the mini actions in .300bo. SOOOO...get a Howa (for what the Ruger gen 1s are going for), or hold out for the RAR? |
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The Howa seems to have better quality control and I think is a nicer action. Where did you see the Howa .300 Blk? As far as I know they discontinued them.
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Two NIB ones on GB right now
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Howa
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A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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All I know is my Howa mini action in .223 is a laser beam so I’d buy another one in any caliber in a heartbeat.
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Originally Posted By eliteII: The Howa seems to have better quality control and I think is a nicer action. Where did you see the Howa .300 Blk? As far as I know they discontinued them. View Quote That's what I thought too. I had wanted one for YEARS, but gave up and started looking for a Ruger. Now, THEY'RE hard to find and I'm finding Howas. Go figure. FYI, Rangerwalker71 (dealer in ee) has 'em for $535 shipped. Can't beat that! |
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Originally Posted By tatsngats: All I know is my Howa mini action in .223 is a laser beam so I’d buy another one in any caliber in a heartbeat. View Quote I have on older one and I never could get it to shoot well many years ago. I even bedded the action and got no improvement. I think i was just using generic 55gr ammo. What shoots well in yours? Edit. Ignore above. Mine is an Interarms Mini. My Howa 7mm mag is a tack driver though |
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My first impression is that the Howa is finished a little better than the Ruger. It's also smaller which some people like. The Ruger has gained a decent aftermarket which might come into play depending on what you want to end up with. Magazines is another big difference with the Ruger using AR mags and the Howa using it's proprietary mag. If you like the idea of high capacity and cheap available mags the Ruger wins out handily.
I bought a Howa back when Brownells had them and waited forever to find a chassis to build on now I just need to put it all together. Honestly if I was doing it over I'd probably just buy the Ruger and chop the barrel and go on about my business. A howa with an AR mag would be the best of both worlds but I'm not even sure the mini action could accommodate it. |
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BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles. People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird. |
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I had two, now just one of the Minis in 6arc, they are awesome rifles for the money, really well made. I had several RARs over the years 300blk, 260rem, and 30-06, and they were great guns too. For me, I'd like AR magazine compatibility for 300blk, my original RAR in blk used their rotary mag and I hated it. I converted my current Mini over to CZ mags because I hate the factory Howa mags, but they are fine and work well for what they are. Really can't go wrong with either, but I prefer the Howa action for sure, its more like a Rem700 with some improvements while the RAR is kind of its own thing.
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LGS confirmed yesterday that the gen 1's are most likely definitely discontinued. He said their distributors are "blowing them out", and the only ones they seem to have left are 350 legend and 6.5 Grendel
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Originally Posted By Trumpet: LGS confirmed yesterday that the gen 1's are most likely definitely discontinued. He said their distributors are "blowing them out", and the only ones they seem to have left are 350 legend and 6.5 Grendel View Quote bass pro in ashland Va has the gen 1 RAR 300blk in stock , and on sale if you have a bass pro or cabella's near you maybe order it online and have it shipped to the closest store to you |
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Well, it looks like the Howas are back! Wikiarms shows 'em being in stock at many places, lots sub-$450
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Originally Posted By Trumpet: Well, it looks like the Howas are back! Wikiarms shows 'em being in stock at many places, lots sub-$450 View Quote Brownells also has the barreled actions. So you might be able to do a pistol build. https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-receivers-parts/1500-300blk-16.25-heavy-threaded-barrel-mini-action/ |
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Originally Posted By jbooker82: Brownells also has the barreled actions. So you might be able to do a pistol build. https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-receivers-parts/1500-300blk-16.25-heavy-threaded-barrel-mini-action/ View Quote Dang, I pulled the trigger on one from another online store … the brownells action would have saved me a few bucks…. Oh well, I am glad I finally got one to put in my JTAC Elf Owl chassis….. it would be cool to have the option of a pistol |
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Why not a Ruger Gen 2. I just picked up a Gen 2 in 5.56 and it's been than the gen 1 I have. Smooth action, better stock,
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I think fluted barrels look fine chopped
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BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles. People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird. |
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I like the RAR better once I changed the stock.
Realistically does it matter which one you buy if you are not going to shoot it? |
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Words fall from your mouth like shit from ass.
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I have a Howa 1500 mini in .223. I shot a couple of sub 1/2 MOA groups last weekend in it ammo testing. These were commercially loaded rounds not optimized reloads. The action is smooth. Mine is in a chassis so it uses AI mags. The only thing with mine was I couldn't get the trigger where I wanted it so I replaced it with a 6oz Jard.
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I'd like to get a Howa mini in a sporter configuration in 6mm ARC. I think that would make a great low recoil deer rifle for new shooters.
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F$$K CANCER!!! RIP Jeff Reed.
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BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles. People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird. |
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