David Aiken 253 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Finally got the funds for a new toy ;-) A Howa 1500 .308 cal. Fitted with a Laminated Thumbhole Stock in Black Pepper. 24" Stainless Varmint Barrel. Timney Trigger and 20MOA Rail. ;-) Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sounds lovely David. What Glass are you topping it with Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 A Hawke Panorama 3-9x40 IR AO mil, I`ve the funds for the Howa, a decent scope will have to wait. :-( Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Nothing wrong with Hawke mate. Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Well she's a cool looking rifle Booked in at Bisley on the 100 yard range for 12th November. Can't wait group some.308. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Nothing wrong with Howa. What is your main intended use, that must weight a ton with a 24" varmint barrel? Is it brand new, the barrel will take some time to bed in if it is, don't be to disappointed if the group isn't great to start with, and as always, the odds are you will need to try assorted ammo to find the best suited. Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Second hand, but is as if it's never been fired, or at least very little. Yes, 24" barrel, which I'm told is the most accurate? Its use will be, % Bisley @ 200, 600, and 1000 yards 20% Deer stalking, which will be off stickers/bipod. From what i've read it favours 168g but will shoot 150/185g. http://www.snipercentral.com/howa-supreme-varminter/ Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Second hand, but is as if it's never been fired, or at least very little. Yes, 24" barrel, which I'm told is the most accurate? Its use will be, % Bisley @ 200, 600, and 1000 yards 20% Deer stalking, which will be off stickers/bipod. From what i've read it favours 168g but will shoot 150/185g. http://www.snipercentral.com/howa-supreme-varminter/ Good luck! 1000 is a long way, but rewarding! Quote Link to post
slipper 116 Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 I would love to try some long range target shooting but there are no decent rifle ranges in Shropshire Quote Link to post
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