Well I broke down and bought a 223 howa mini action. Whittakers was running a 10% off sale which made one of the minis $315 shipped. Not sure if I'll leave it as a 223 or I'll Ackley it. Picked it up to be my coyote calling rifle but mainly to be packed on the trap line with me. Any of you own one of these howa minis? How do they shoot?