Put hands on one today. Not silky smooth action, pretty light, mag is a part of the stock (can't replace stock because of it). All that being said, I had to be drug away from the gun counter to keep from purchasing it. If anyone is serious there are some Cabelas gift cards on Ebay (their deal of...
Matt since I'm the original poster here, I'll put in my request. I put the LSI detachable mag kit on mine. Can you come up with a flush or nearly-flush mag, even if its only a 3 shot capacity. That shouldn't be a high dollar request. I have the 5 shot and it can be uncomfortable to hold/carry...
I just weighed mine. I thought it was closer to 7.5 pounds, it's actually 8.8 pounds scoped. So I might have over-stepped the light weight. I can see for the guys packing in that you want to cut weight. The 24 inch barrel adds a little too.
My Vanguard doesn't have the Hogue stock, but it's a...
I know Randy and his guest(s) hunt with Howa's. I love my Weatherby Vanguard which is basically a Howa with a 24 inch barrel. Tikka's and customs get all the "headlines".
I'm a flatlander so my shots (in the brush) rarely go past 125 yards and if I guess I would say 65 yards is about the...