I just wanted come back to your channel to say thank you. Based on this video and a few other KZfaqrs, I've purchased a Howa 308 20 inch heavy barreled action from Brownell and slapped it on KRG Bravo chassis. I couldn't be happier. With a factory HACT trigger, I was able to bring it down to a 1lb pull. Love the way the action is designed: smooth, durable, integrated recoil lug, bolt easy to disassemble. I'm so glad I did not go with the R700. I'm kinda of jealous how much aftermarket product the Tikka has over the Howa but it's only a matter of time. The Tikka is like a Beretta 92 (of course), and the Howa is like a Glock 19, better value and size efficient. Simple and does what a R700 should be doing.

Thank you. I plan on getting a Howa 1500 308 16" barrel on KRG Bravo stock. I have several Tikka T3X. I love the Tikka's

I'm glad my local gun store told me to check out howa when I asked about tikka

Nice job on the video, very detailed comparison.

You answered every one of my questions and more. Thank you very much man!!

Great video! You helped me decide to go with a howa barreled action for my 6.5 creedmoor build I’m planning on. Thank you!

good review mate plenty of info on both rifles

Thanks for the review very good and thorough comparison. Howa is very underrated for what you get.

Great video mate. Well done and thank you!

Very good comparison , I'm in the market now and I'm between the Howa 1500 and Tikka T3x .

Excellent review sir Please do more Subscribed

That was good, thank you.

The Howa stock maybe a reasonably good hunting stock but, is well known not to be solid enough if you want competition rigidity. Regardless of the pillar bedding, the polymer simply doesn't dampen vibration enough to reduce groups repeatedly. I know, I've been there. The howa barrels also leave much to be desired if you want consistent 1/2" or better. Although the actions are worthy &, in my opinion superior to remington actions, the Howa 1500 is the absolute best hunting rifle in the world for the price. If you want 1/2 moa consistency, there's a bit to be done though Despite the shortcomings that you point out of the Tikka, they usually shoot slightly better than the Howa, off the shelf &, have a 70 degree bolt throw which, is preferred over the Howas' 90 degree although, the Howa bolt extension usually alleviates that issue. I will admit that, the Howa takes some beating when it comes to value for money &, in many other ways as well but, the Tikka is very close nowadays in price &, has just got that super refined feel &, out of the box consistency.

Check out the Webley and Scott Empire, which is an enhanced Howa 1500 with a jeweled bolt, high gloss bluing, and both a Hogue stock and an Italian walnut stock for less than $500 here in the USA. The only caliber available is 30-06 though.

*THEY ALL BECOME SMOOTHER WITH USE...THAT'S A GIVEN.*

Very informative video, my friend has a Tikka T3X with Cadex chassis in 308, down the road I want a Howa 1500 or Weatherby Vanguard in 223

Tika is more smooth in terms of smoothness ! Great! 😄

do you have any link for to purchase from, also i want your opinion between Howa 1500 heavy barrel vs Howa 1500 hogue vs savage 12fv. which one i should go with, i'm looking for accuracy in 223 rem

Nice review mate, Howa is way better and Tikka is way overrated. I have never met or heard someone who owns a Howa complaining!

What howa 1500 model is this ?

where i can find stock for Howa

*MORE THEN TWO SAFETIES IS REDUNDANT AND UNNECESSARY!* *ONE SAFETY WHERE YOU CAN'T OPEN THE BOLT OR FIRE THE RIFLE IS ALL ANYONE HAS EVER NEEDS!!*

And screw Remington. I'll never buy another Remington product again....and yes I'm American.

A Howa barrel is more accurate than a Sako barrel from the factory...uhhhhhhhh what? when? lmao

Sound too soft