gerdy 1 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 was thinking about getting a howa .223 rifle for foxing, just wondering has any body got any experience with these rifles if so could use thier advice thanks Quote Link to post
morgan the moon 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 was thinking about getting a howa .223 rifle for foxing, just wondering has any body got any experience with these rifles if so could use thier advice thanks I have had one for nearly two years, its a standard with a hogue stock, my shooting partner has one with the walnut stock, does all what i bought it for, thats foxing. Shoots great groups especially with home loads, a great gun for the money,nothing special but gets the job done. Quote Link to post
gerdy 1 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 was thinking about getting a howa .223 rifle for foxing, just wondering has any body got any experience with these rifles if so could use thier advice thanks I have had one for nearly two years, its a standard with a hogue stock, my shooting partner has one with the walnut stock, does all what i bought it for, thats foxing. Shoots great groups especially with home loads, a great gun for the money,nothing special but gets the job done. Quote Link to post
gerdy 1 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 thats sounds just what im looking for mate,cos i can get the full package for a grand,scope,mod and rings.compared to a tikka which would add 500 quid extra which is just outa my budget at the moment.what grain of bullets you using Quote Link to post
Lewdan 17 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 was thinking about getting a howa .223 rifle for foxing, just wondering has any body got any experience with these rifles if so could use thier advice thanks Agree with morgan the moon, nothing fancy, solidly built rifle at a good price, if you want a hunting rifle they will do the job very well Do your bit and not many fox will get away LD Quote Link to post
woodydog 1 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I have a 1500 sporter, it shoots 50grn Remington hollow points very well on fox and muntys,cant beat them for the money. Woodydog. Quote Link to post
morgan the moon 0 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 thats sounds just what im looking for mate,cos i can get the full package for a grand,scope,mod and rings.compared to a tikka which would add 500 quid extra which is just outa my budget at the moment.what grain of bullets you using I have tried most of the sierra range in bullets finding the 55grain blitz kings the best on fox loaded with 25 grain of hodgdons H335. Have only tried the ppu in bought ammo using the cases for reloading and they do a good job but the groupings vary. I hope this of use to you. Quote Link to post
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