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After watching your videos Im on the hunt for a HOWA HS Precision in 30-06... thanks for the video and all the comparative points one vs the other.

I have a Bergara b14 HMR in 308 and love it. I have absolutely no regrets. I was gonna do a howa 1500 barreled action into a KRG Bravo but at the time the barreled actions had no eta on restock and i found the bergara with a descent deal. I am glad I did.

I got the bergara wilderness ridge in 6.5 prc. It shoots .58 at 100 yards and built extremely tough. People get hung up on stock build ect. But if it shoots moa who cares. My bergara out shoots my sako!

I did cut my HACT trigger spring for a great result, however I like the older Howa single stage trigger (which can easily be adjusted). Bought my 1st Howa 25 years ago, and 2 more since. They just shoot!

I own a Bergara BMP in 6.5 cm, it's easily one of the best shooting long guns I've shot. From the barrel to the chassis to the trigger, just top quality all around.

Great video! Love the systematic approach to the comparison!

Great, thorough, informative review. My first Howa 1500 carried the Mossberg brand in the late 1980s. I bought it at a major discount for my oldest boy for his first elk hunt. The stamped sheet metal bolt release and safety lever looked cheap, but they have never failed in 35 years. The two position safety not locking the bolt has resulted in the bolt being pulled open while scrambling through brush and an empty chamber when the rifle was brought up to fire. Luckily, this has been fixed with the three position safety in the more recent edition of the Howa 1500 that I purchased 5 years ago. The trigger on the early rifle was horrible and I replace it with a Timney. The newer factory triggers are vastly better, only a little tiny grittiness. I haven't replaced the latest trigger with a Timney, but I think about it every time I fire the rifle at the range; in the field I never notice it. The first Howa has served as an intro hunting rifle for two sons and two grandsons. The second I bought in 2018 and carried a Weatherby Vanguard brand. I restocked it with a Bell and Carlson stock to my dimensions. We have killed dozens of elk between us with these two Howa rifles, although my go-to rifle from 1978 to 2018 was a Ruger 77 with a custom barrel. One grandson will leave Colorado next summer when he graduates and live with his uncle in Alaska. For his first rifle purchase before moving, I'm suggesting Howa, Tikka or Begara. If it were me, I'd choose a Howa.

I have a 22 250 Howa, and the B14 Bergara 6.5 Creed and absolutely love them. Iv hunted (coyotes/varmints) with them both for the first time last year. I had Night vision on the Howa and thermal along with suppressor on my 6.5 CM. I killed 116 yotes, 2 fox, and 3 bobcats. I know they are two totally different caliber, but it makes no difference, they are both awesome. The 6.5 trigger pull, and bolt is without a doubt better. Love shooting 4000 + with the 22 250 so it’s the best of both worlds.

Thanks for the great breakdown of each set of features. The more I learn about Howa rifles, the more I realize I want one.

I still reckon the Howa's are really value for money , great rifles.

Just got a Bergara myself. Haven't got a chance to try it yet. The manual says if the trigger adjusts below 2.2lbs that you should increase the poundage. Maybe a safety concern? Either way the trigger is pretty nice.

I own a bergara b14 in 6.5 cm and a howa 1500 in 6.5cm both shoot great. But I am looking for a new 7mm and because of the guns I own and shooting both. I'm 90% sure I'll buy another bergara rather then the howa. It feels and shoots like a better overall quality weapon.....just my opinion and since I get nothing from either manufacturer. It's my feeling my money will be better spent on bergara. Keep your groups small.

Very nice review. We all have different opinions of what we would like. It does seem that the Bergara gives you more bang for the buck. There is something to be said for being able to adjust the trigger yourself as well. I don't feel that a little bit of flex in a stock makes much difference at all as many do looking at gun reviews. Almost all pillars and different types of bedding work and do the job whether metal, epoxy, glass whatever. I am looking to get a PRC rifle but have not yet decided on a 6.5 PRC or a 300 PRC. It may depend on which one I can get the ammo or brass for seeing they are both so hard to come by right now. Your review was very fair and an enjoyable watch.

Very cool clip mate, keep up the great work.

Oh and for sure, the 3 position safety on the Howa is a winner! Do wish it felt a little nicer/more substantial.

Thanks for the review. I’m going to look for a Howa HS Prec in 30-06. I’m 307 too.

I’m 20 seconds in and, having seen it’s the guy who gets 40% off his Howa rifles for his favourable reviews, I’m already wondering about the conclusion. I’ll watch with interest and comment when I get there... Well, there’s an element of objectivity and good to see both get the thumbs up despite an obvious leaning toward the Howa throughout. I’m not overly upset and happy to declare why. I like researching before I buy. I did lots and had Tikka and Howa in mind. The biggest gripe about either seemed to be the budget price of the Howa (never really understood griping about a favourable price). So, Howa 1500 in .223, 24” heavy barrel in Boyd laminate stock, full barrel break in procedure got (even with an inexperienced shooter like me) moa out of the box. Happy days! Some home loads and I’ve had less than 1/4 moa. Even happier days! I wanted a .308 so another Howa was always on the cards. When I went to a shooting show and saw effectively the same rifle (in .308 with brown laminate stock instead of ash grey) reduced by almost 50%, it was a no-brainer. Five minutes later, it was mine. Same barrel break-in, around moa even out to 600 yds and home loads yet to be tried. With the limited experience of these two rifles I would recommend Howa every day of the week. Do I think there are better rifles out there - probably. Do I think the (approx) 50% added cost would make me a better shooter - not convinced on that but open to someone giving it a go.

I own a Bergara but have not shot yet. I have never owned a Howa but seeing the HS Precision stock makes me want to get one. I have a Remington 700 with the same stock and it is a solid preformer.

I own both and love both brands. My top 3 "factory" rifles are bergara, howa and tikka. The only downside to the howa is availability of aftermarket parts. The bergara being a rem700 clone has more options. The tikkas are 2nd and the howa 1500 comes in 3rd.

Any experience with JTAC? They have a screech owl rifle that uses a Howa 1500 action. I’m considering it in 6.5 CM 22” barrel. The chassis looks awesome. Just trying to find a little more feedback. Also considering sig cross and Sauer 100 Pantera.

Man I'm having a tuff time deciding between a Wilderness or the Howas. Heard great things about both companies. Now that I have watched I thought it was a great review. Now still leaning towards a Howa. I realize this is a year old but it was helpful, thx!

With the Bergara HMR, did you send it back to them for warranty work?

You can't do any better than Howa. I've got a few of these rifles and they are just as accurate as any of the rest of my hunting rifles. I always use fireformed brass and neck size only besides trimming and chamforing. I have tailor made ammunition for each and every rifle in my inventory. I only use Sierra pro Hunter bullets for everything except when hunting for moose and Buffalo. The nosler partition has been my favorite bullet for the biggest and meanest critters agoin.

I shot both rifles in different setups and will probably buy in .223 oryx chassis and bergara in 6.5 creedmoor. Not sure what variants yet. Both for target shooting.

Great vid. I’m considering both. What kind of check pad do you have on the Howa?

Has Howa changed their thread pattern? All the places I’ve looked shows they are 5/8 x 24 now. If u had to choose which one of the 2 would u purchase?

What was the price difference between both in regards to the stock options? In the UK to have that stock (or similar) it bumps the price up considerably

Thanks for this review. I am going with the Howa for the simple reason I want a rifle chambered in 223 Remington. and the H-S Precision offers this caliber. Bergara makes great rifles but does not offer 223 at least anymore. But I watched for your opinion on the H-S Precision. Question - the H-S Precision comes with a 22" standard barrel but if I buy a barreled action the barrel is heavy at 20". I prefer the heavier barrel. I can go to Stocky's and get this same stock or another stock of my choice since many fit the Howa 1500 action. Opinion?

Thank you for the great video.

They are both very good providing you have a good scope on it.

I have two Howa's and are flawless and are great shooting rifle 's . Howa stands behind they're products. Never had any complaints.

My bergara wilderness terrain has yet to shoot under 1.5 inches in 140 rnds. Match ammo included. Usually it’s 2-3 inches. Aguila shot 15-18 inches, no lie

HOWA up against who? Seriously, both nice rifles, but the HOWA will always win hands down in the value stakes. All my HOWA rifles (cheapish 1500’s) are all a dream to shoot, are all superbly accurate and they’re not super-fussy about the ammo I put through them, which is all home loads different projectiles and powder charges; just the standard load development by trial and error. I’m a HOWA fan through and through; they’re the best value, most underrated rifle on the market, and I want them to stay underrated so the price doesn’t skyrocket. Anyway, good vid yet again. Cheers from Down Under.

Great video. Are you able to do a review between a Weatherby Vanguard and a Howa HS Precision?

Having owned several Bergaras with varying degrees of QC issues and broken extractor in one, I prefer my Howa now. The M16 extractor and two stage trigger are great when hunting. Howa did a great job improving the Rem 700 style action in making their own.

I keep hearing people say loading a bipod will make the barrel touch the stock. I dont think that os the case. If you put forward pressure on the bipod it appears to me it would pull down on the stock or up on the action while separating the barrel from the stock. Kind of putting stress on the front action screw.

Good job! I have several Howas and they all shoot clover leaf @ 100 yards.

Hi sir great videos. I have keep re-watching! Big question, which is better in 6.5 Creedmoor: Bergara wilderness ridge or Howa carbon fiber barrel in that Kratos coloring in, I guess, a precision stock since the whole gun weighs 7.8 pounds?

Hey Regarding your comment about not having enough room in your studio to have both rifles in the shot. Maybe you could add some wooden pegs to the wall behind you and shift to the right side of the frame. Then you could have multiple rifles in frame and could point to the different options on both but still be able to grab them if you wanted to show one in particular. Just a thought.

Very interesting to see! I am trying to decide between a Howa in GRS fenris stock with 22“ hunter barrel or a 24 heavy barrel and a bergara hmr wilderness for hunting, but I guess the later two are too heavy for hunting? Quite difficult to find the weight for all the howas versions. Tending towards the howa with the lighter 22“ barrel because of the weight. Any opinion on that? 🙋🏻‍♀️

I have a Bergara B14 HMR in 6.5 creedmoor and my best grouping is 3/8, but been averaging 5/8 grouping at 100 yards

I just got my bergara wilderness in 6.5prc and my first 10 shots without any break in were with in a inch Moa

Got three Howa's and they all shoot but the Bergara looks nice also

good video as always

Just ordered a bergara wilderness ridge in 6.5 creed last night, can’t wait

The qc issues i was reading on some forums with the bergara was the reason i chose the howa plus the better howa stock. My savage came with a similar stock as the bergara i replaced it with a hogue stock with the aluminum bedding.

I think a lot of the complaints you have with the Howa can easily be mitigated by just buying a Weatherby Vanguard, of course made by Howa. A majority of the Weatherby Vanguard models are cerakoted and a lot of them include a brake standard. I’ve always felt that the Weatherby stock is much nicer than the Howa stock. I can’t stand the trigger (Howa or Weatherby Vanguard) so I replace them with a Timney single stage, but it still retains the 3 position safety…it’s just a more quality feeling part. One thing I’m surprised you didn’t mention is that the Howa bolt has pressure vents, in the event that you have a round that over pressures in the chamber. They are known to be one of the safest actions made due to this feature.

The first thing box I have to check for a hunting rifle is always the three position safety.

I have the Howa with the Hogue stock in 6.5 prc and I like it a lot. I did replace the trigger with a timney because I didn’t like the cheap safety. Other than that it’s an awesome rifle!

I can’t wait to get a bergara B14 ridge. I have a he precision howa, hate the skinny barrel.

I need to know your source for 300 PRC. I can't seem to find it anywhere.

good review man. i must be old and outta touch ive neve heard of bergera. but it looks pretty good

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I got a begera in 6.5 and love it shot a coyote at 720 yards a Rabbit at 863 yards it’s tough as nails!!

First off I'm not down on Howa, and I would'nt say that I will never own one but it will more than likely be a Weatherby Vangaurd if I do. Howa makes decent actions and barrels. Their stocks all come from vendors. Most come in a Hogue variety, either the slippery, very lite, cheap, flexible polymer, (not composite style) or the heavy pillar bedded rubber overmolded stocks that also tend to flex. I think some use Stocky's but the HS Precision is the exception to the rule and the bright spot to this rifle. The actions on the Howas are known to be sloppy and rough. Howa also tends to put thin contour #2 barrels on everything even heavy hitters like that 300 PRC which looks hideous with that ungodly muzzle brake you have adapted to it. I would love to see its groups BTW. I can only imagine the amount of barrel whip. I do like 3 position safeties, but I've never had an issue with a bolt opening because I have the rifle in hand going through the thick stuff. I cant say anything about the the 2 stage HACT trigger never used one but the Begara single stage is awesome from the factory, easily adjustable and shouldnt need replacement. Begara actions are extremly smooth, solid and reliable. I've never had an extraction issue, they are an improved version of the Rem 700, enough said. Begara produces their own fibre reinforced composite stocks that are actually an extremely good value. They are of high quality, stiff, and provide superior purchase to polymer. They are aluminum pillar bedded unlike what you stated about them using epoxy or some BS. Fact is every Begara rifle comes with the same quality stock regardless of model except for walnut. You make a big issue out of the sandwiched recoil lug that's been used on Rem 700's since '62 and has never been an issue that I'm aware of. The reason they use this design is because the action is made from cylidrical bar stock which cut's cost in manufacturing and provides a much more accurate platform thats easier to bed. The only issues I've ever heard about comprimised recoil lugs comes from Tikka. This design was found to be superior to flat bottom forged actions with integral recoil lugs. Long story short I dont feel this is an entirely accurate evaluation of the 2 rifles. I would really like to see some targets though. Just curious.

I have a Bergara b 14 HMR 6.5 PRC and I can hit steel at 2,700 yds with my Sworo Z8i 3.5x28x50 P. You can’t beat that rifle and I’ve outshot guys with 7,8,10k rifles. It’s all about the person pulling the trigger. Yes I like expensive bolt guns and own quite a collection with 8-9 HCR custom rifles with Nightforce beast on most of them but a rifle doesn’t make you a good shooter, shooting makes you a good shooter. PS I love your reviews.

Bergara has 41 50 chromemolly action and barrel, hammer forged tungsten ceracoat

How much importance do you personally put on the cerakote? Since Bergara already has it done, that definitely adds to the gun. If you add that and the brake, I'd assume you're looking at least a couple hundred dollars of added value.

Both very solid platforms I'd lean Bergara if choosing between the two that said I dont have either haha! Also I prefer single stage trigger and most mid to low end rifles I'd say swap out the trigger anyway. Good run through that each rifle has it place depending on the shooter. I will also add bolt run is a vastly over rated point that people cling too. Especially as I've felt rifles (as example the Tika I used to own) that had incredibly smooth bolt run while magazine is empty but completely different run when loaded. Loaded is what I am concerned about so empty bolt run kind of means bupkiss to me.

What scope is on the bergara

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I believe Bergara uses a Bergara barrel on a Tikka t3 action. They formerly used a Remington action.

Three position safety is a huge plus for the Howa!

I own both a Bergara Ridge in a 7mm-08 and a Howa 1500 Hogue in a .223. The Howa has way more flex in the forearm than the Bergara. The Bergara will shoot a 1" moa with just about anything I shoot through it whereas the Howa will shoot 2"-3" groups with the best factory ammo. I emailed Howa 1 1/2 to 2 months ago and still haven't heard back. Good customer service

I own a Howa 1500 24'' Heavy Barrell with a Meopta 5 4-20x 50RD. At the range, 250 m, I shoot sub 5 cm (2 inch) groups with RVS Target Elite 168g or S & B 180g. No muzzle break, black hogue stock, with a bipod. Not like the guy with the Ruger Precision in .338 Lapua, who didnt hit shit. But it was loud.

How about you do a review on the CVA Cascade compared to others

@1:19 "heh heh heh heh... he just said 'pack my, errr butt'-stock" - Beavis and Butthead lol. Kidding.

Try taking the bolts apart, and you will really appreciate the Howa.

For hunting I prefer the Howa, I have 3 in various cal., never have failed I own one Bergara in 7mm-08. If you want a single shot this is your rifle. I have had a serious problem with it on ejection, it will not make it out of the ejection port on a empty round on ejection of spent case, never. Have contacted Bergara and they sent me a new ejection spring, same problem after installed. Accuracy, great, loves Federal 140 NBT. Touches same hole at a 100 yds. Would I take it hunting? nope not until the problem is fixed. Another problem with the Bergara is if you have big hands, it is a bear to load with such a small ejection port. Granted, I have become used to rifles with magazines. Howa is the same and much easier to load. Bergara needs stronger extraction and ejection springs, period. A design flaw to say the least.

Trying to decide between these exact 2 rifles. Clearly my phone is smarter than I am.

Lol man that’s crazy I been hunting over 20 years from the south east to Arizona and New Mexico and never had the bolt get caught on the lame where I wasn’t paying attention, and actually pull a round out. B-14 is the better rifle all the way around just for me.

Howa makes weathby actions and barrels

Solid review, Bergara over priced with that cheapish stock

Looked at the Howa and the Bergara both in 300 PRC. Comparatively speaking, the stock on the Bergara is, well, flimsy. That makes a difference in the hands of a big person like me. May not be a big deal to some, but for me, accuracy is predicated on feel just as much as sight. Thanks for your analysis B4B. You helped make up my mind with this.

This guy wants to like the Howa trigger more but you can tell he likes the Bergara trigger more than he's saying

No comparison. I had a howa i couldn't get to be accurate. My bergara had been awesome

Does anyone even buy remingtonrifles anymore?

Bergara is a much better rifle.. not seeing any long range shooting with a howa sounds kinda bias..

For my tastes this review is too focused on mechanical/manufacturing details. It's a hunting gun. Weight, reliability, accuracy, smoothness of the action, ergonomy, capability to be accurate with multiple different cartridges, weather resistance.. These are important details, not the recoil lug or how you take off the firing pin from the bolt..

How can you be objective about a rifle with the attitude that you have shown at this time. You could have picked Kimber .

The bergara will take a 700 trigger

Seriously, you are judging rifles by how easy the firing pin can be removed? Tough on the credibility scale.

Lol how the heck do you figure one screw is better than two pins lol.makes no sense at all.

I’d rather have the one that’s not made in Japan

Now Bergara vs tikka

You allways choose howa no matter what bullshit

Howa all day long

Just buy a tikka no worries.

There’s no comparison between the BERGARA and the howa! Howa is garbage! They aren’t even close to being in the same category for comparison!

This is a pretty bias review if I’ve ever seen one

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Please stop referring firearms as "Weapons" it sounds bad and KZfaq doesn't like it. Neither do gun bans.

I don't care for bergara.I shoot tikkas.I can say that howas suck! Not that accurate. Bergara is way better