Why Everyone Is Talking About Howa Rifles
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Күн бұрынIn this episode of the Gear and Beer Show, we're taking a closer look at Howa, a Japanese firearms company that's been producing high-quality rifles since 1907. Known for their accuracy, reliability, and value, Howa rifles are a popular choice among hunters, target shooters, and tactical shooters alike.
Today’s rifle weighing 4.5 lbs is a lightweight and compact option that's perfect for hunting and other outdoor activities. Despite its light weight, it still offers the precision and reliability that Howa rifles are known for. This rifle is easy to carry and maneuver, making it an ideal choice for those who need to cover a lot of ground or who prefer a lighter firearm.
As we learn more about Howa and their rifles, we'll also be enjoying some delicious beers that pair perfectly with the gear we're reviewing. So grab a cold one and join us as we explore the world of Howa rifles on the Gear and Beer Show!
Just like you and your buddies have good conversations over a beer, here we have three guys sitting on a couch enjoying a beer while talking about why you should buy a Howa Rifles! Cheers!
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@jamessurratt2227 Жыл бұрын
I have a howa walnut hunter mini action in 6.5 grendel . It is one of my most favorite rifles its accurate easy recoil free rifle. Killed 10 point and 8 point buck this past hunting. I definitely want another one in 223
@bryangraf2472 Жыл бұрын
@jamessurratt2227 it’s so awesome to hear others who own and love Howa rifles! I have my 300 winmag, but I’m waiting to get my first kill with it! I support you in getting another Howa in a .223! -Bryan
@dfarrell2269 4 ай бұрын
I’m just getting a little older and looking to carry less weight. My wife doesn’t know it yet but a .243 will be on order soon! Looking at the short version with a 16 1/4” barrel @ 6# 3oz.
@hedge7743 Жыл бұрын
Great Video Guys. First time on your channel and I've now subscribed. Now, I have two Howa's. One is the 9 lb bull barreled muti-cam 6.5 Crd. The other is the 6 lb 7.62x39 mini action. Both have never, ever had a ftf or fte. The mag on the mini drops free every time. Maybe I just got lucky, but I've recommended Howa's to everyone in my circle because of my great experiences. Also, if you need a light, quick handling rifle for deer in timber, (100 yards or less) the 7.62x39 mini action is something you really need to check out!!! Keep it up!
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Hedge, thank you so much! At the end of the day the little issues we had were probably because it was brand spankin' new. Few more rounds through I imagine would fix it right up. Thanks for the Sub, more is sure to come. Justin
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
@hedge7743 so glad to hear you enjoyed it! We are just getting started and working to improve upon all of our content! I also have two Howa’s, one is the 6.5 Creedmoor we compared the SuoerLite too and the other is the Hogue chambered in a 300 winmag. I love them! And I also push people to Howa! Such a great comfortable rifle to shoot! -Bryan
@michaelhill6451 7 ай бұрын
I used to like HOWA until I owned one of their rifles. The first one didn’t meet their accuracy guarantee. It took them so long to test it that they didn't even make that model rifle anymore when they wanted to send me a replacement. We agreed on a different gun as a replacement and they sent me the wrong gun. The original gun was a 308 with a semi-heavy barrel. We agreed on a 6.5 Creedmoor with a semi-heavy barrel and they sent me a 6.5 Creedmoor with a sporter barrel 4" shorter than what we agreed on. They told me what they had told me they were going to send me didn't exist so they sent what they deemed to be "equivalent". I didn't accept the gun at the FFL. We agreed on a different gun and when they sent me the right gun there was a huge burr on one of the bolt lug recesses and one of the bolt lugs was getting shots 2% contact as a result. I sent that turd back to them and they said they needed to replace the barrelled action and it would be a 6 month wait. I asked for my money back and thankfully they agreed. I bought a Tikka with the refund and had 0 issues. In fact, I had the most accurate rifle I’d ever owned.
@studio515productions 6 ай бұрын
@michaelhill6451 thanks so much for the comment and support! Sounds like in the big picture….HOWA worked out for you 😂😂. Lead you to a Tikka!
@michaelhill6451 6 ай бұрын
@@studio515productions Lol. I guess so. I was shooting it last weekend and when I overlay all 26 shots from all the groups based on each group's point of aim, I get a group that is 2/3 MOA center-to-center. I shot 7 3-shot groups which averaged 0.37 MOA and one 5-shot group that was 0.36 MOA. Anyway, my Tikka CTR is an absolute laser beam.
@rich5738 Жыл бұрын
I like gun and beer too! I’m following
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Richard LONG you are the reason we started this show! Perfect fan! Perfect comment! Any beer or gear you recommend for the show?
@montanamusings 4 ай бұрын
I have a Howa 1500 in 6mm ARC on order. It should be fun! Subscribed!
@concernedaussie1330 Жыл бұрын
Got a 6.5 grendel mini action, 243 & a 375 ruger . All 3 are fantastic & very good shooters. The 243 has done a .440" 5 shot group with the barrel touching the whole left hand side of the stock . Nothing for it to put 3 rnds in cloverleaf more offten then not . So i've just left it how it is ( barrel touching) had a 204 ruger also & it too was a laser beam . Fantastic value rifles IMO. Wating for the 6 arc mini action to come out.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Ruger makes a great gun! We'd love to get our hands on a Ruger Mini 14 and trick it out tactially! Maybe we do a series of that on the show!
@concernedaussie1330 Жыл бұрын
@@studio515productions i have a 24" howa chambered in 375 ruger .
@user-se8ds5ev5k 8 ай бұрын
I have a 243 1500, and that gun is unbelievable insofar as it doesn't matter if it's a Remington or winchester 100 gr. Power Point or Cor Lok bullets After 2 boxes of same ammo, 1 of each, it became a precision rifle, providing groups of a dry pinto bean, just one little hole with either brand and I ain't kidding. Hogue stock.
@studio515productions 6 ай бұрын
Their hogue stocks are awesome!! We love Howa and happy to hear the support from you! Had a bummer year in 2023, new and better content to come in 2024 stay tuned!
@Geekchess Жыл бұрын
Good watch. Your old man kept referring to it as a 'weapon' though. Lol. I prefer the term rifle or firearm.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
@Geekchess I agree with you! You know how it is though, trying to teach an old dog new tricks 😂😂. Thanks for watching! Any gear or beer you’d like to see featured in a future episode? -Bryan
@johnisabeth2504 5 ай бұрын
I must have bought one of the most inaccurate howa mini's around. 1 1/2 to 3"s at 100 yards. I have fully bedded the action. Glued a strip of 1/4" thick mycarta that was shaped to fit in the barrel channel. Checked the rear of the bolt lugs by putting felt pen ink on them. Ink come off both sides completely. Have ordered a 2lb spring kit because the trigger break was about 4lb. Ordering an AP raptor tuner and a barrel forward warbird suppressor. So we will see what improvement it makes. Then I will decide whether to re stock it or rebarrel it. Ammo I used was hornady custom.
@jimpalmer4916 Жыл бұрын
I have a whole slew of em from the 223 to the 30/06 and I honestly don't have a favorite. This I can say is that these rifles are very accurate with fire formed brass. They've all been single jagged hole groups with my handloaded ammo without exception. I have a 243 soft belly tan hogue stock that doesn't care if it's a Remington 100 gr. Core Lok or a 100 gr. Power Point, as it will poke all three in a hole everytime I do my part right. This gun doesn't need reloading for! I still save all that brass for the future. It's been my experience with all the calibers I own to take about 50 rounds fired to smooth the imperfections in the bore before you start getting the bullets acting like they're supposed to. Another way of looking at it is that shooting some rounds is the same thing as hand lapping the bore. As for my beloved 30/06, its got a soft belly green hogue stock and it is a one hole grouper also, but not with factory ammunition. It will poke 3 rounds of 150 grain winchester power points in a triangle of a measured 3/4 in. P.S. I always wait 20 minutes between shots to let these skinny barreled guns time to retract from the heat. This is the hardest part of accuracy testing, but when you're hunting, you'll have all the confidence in the world.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
This information was amazing Jim! You helped me figure out what may be causing a small accuracy issue for me, and I now see sending more rounds through and being a bit more patient should fix my issue! Love the feedback! I currently have a HOWA in a .300 WinMag but want more! What would you want to see next gear or beer wise? -Bryan
@jimpalmer4916 Жыл бұрын
@Studio 515 Productions My 2 Weatherby Vanguards are both in 300 win mag. One is an older wooden stock and the other is a composite stock. Both of these rifles have the 2 position safety and a crisp single stage trigger. My composite stock is totally camouflaged, scope and all, and is also a single jagged hole at 100 yards as well as the wooden one with my handloaded ammo. Both of these rifles will indeed shoot inside of an inch with factory ammunition from winchester and Remington as long as it's the 180 grain . The only difference between a Howa and a Weatherby Vanguard is the stampings on the barrels and the cover on the bolt,- on the back of the Weatherby. I've handloaded them there 300s with the same ingredients, just different cartridge overall lengths for single jagged hole groups at 100 yards firing 180 grain Sierra Game Kings at 3160 fps .
@adventuresteve2400 8 ай бұрын
Lithium grease is what i like on my bolts it really lasts and makes a smother barrier then oil in my opinion.
@studio515productions 6 ай бұрын
Never tried that but seems like a pro tip! May have to give it a shot and share some feed back
@sibongileryan6747 Жыл бұрын
So when you guys planning to shipping to South Africa ?
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Yesss!! Maybe you could be one of our "intercontinental correspondents" Email us some footage of you drinking some local beer! Justin~
@MrRourk Жыл бұрын
I love Howa except when I'm going uphill with one on my back.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
These rifles can get a bit heavy! But hopefully you're also weighed down from packing out your game too! -Bryan
@MrRourk Жыл бұрын
@@studio515productions gotta get you some whipersnappers for that. A good pair of them properly supervised can lug out any game.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
@@MrRourk Next hunting trip we will be reaching out to you 😆🤣
@MrRourk Жыл бұрын
@@studio515productions Lolz!
@michaelmeyers1827 Жыл бұрын
I bought my son a howa 1500 in 6 mm arc he doesn t have a stock on it yet
@kimbelesky1971 Жыл бұрын
I have a howa in 270 i bought back in the 80's. It says mossberg on the receiver. They shortly after that. They were bought by weatherby. And became todays weatherby vanguard. This is my south texas rifle. With the walnut stock and scope it is way to heavy to carry. The scope is a japan made 6-24x44 tasco target scope. It was sighted in when i bought the rifle. And is still set today. It shoots like a lazer beam. This is one rifle that is not for sale.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
@kimbelesky1971 that rifle definitely sounds like a keeper! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Any gear or beer you’d like to see featured in an episode? -Bryan
@kimbelesky1971 Жыл бұрын
@@studio515productions here is an idea. How about checking out one of the new henry single shot center fire rifles??? That would be different.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
@@kimbelesky1971 That's a great idea! I love Henry in general, and they just issued a safety warning about some. I would love to get into that and kill any misconceptions about it. Thank you Kim. Justin~
@dennisroberts3631 Жыл бұрын
i owned a 30.06 and 270 win bbr by browning. i think they were made by howa in 1980 for browning. after bedding the action and using my handloads the accuracy was astounding. the stocks had great lines but were prone to severe warping. the bolts were 9 lugs and fluted and would open and close by shaking the gun hands off the bolt handle. sadly they were both stolen and if i ever catch the bastard he's dead.
@scottwhitehurst1633 Жыл бұрын
The disclaimer in the beginning. 😂 Has to be a joke.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Albeit one of America's most prominent past-times is hot brass, and cold beer, we do adhere to this rule while producing the show. That's not to say we didn't enjoy your comment though Scott! Thanks a bunch for watching. ~Justin
@Aaron-mn8gw Жыл бұрын
I'd buy a light weight Howa in 6.5 grendel if I could find one. Been looking for two years still nothing in my area.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
What area we talking A-Aron?
@michaelmeyers1827 Жыл бұрын
I had read that howa used to put rifles toghther for weatherby
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Hey Michael Meyers thanks for the view and the comments! We appreciate all the support! Not sure if HOWA used to put rifles together for Weatherby, but it would surprise me either way. Let us know how your son like his Howa 1500! We all enjoyed the superlite and many other Howa's we have shot! Any beer or gear you'd like to see in the future? -Bryan
@jimpalmer4916 Жыл бұрын
The Howa plant in Japan has been in production for a very long time. This company has been building the Howa, Weatherby Vanguard, series of rifles and even some Brownings. It isn't against my religion to use firearms made in Japan when they shoot like these do.
@shudnadunat1476 4 ай бұрын
I had a vanguard that’s why I bought a 1500 super lite
@REDNECKROOTS Жыл бұрын
Stop telling people to hunt elk with a 6.5cm. I don't understand what is wrong with you guys today? Why shoot the smallest possible round and go after huge animals. Learn to shoot a man's round. Like a 300prc or at minimum 6.5prc. the animals deserve better. Y'all should not be doing it if u can't shoot a powerful enough round to kill the elk fast. 6.5cm that animals might die yes but it's not fast. I don't care the creedmore it's not enough bullet
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
What’s up @johncollins1958!! Thanks for the comment! You’re not wrong at all. Could a 6.5 creedmoor? Yes. Should it be your elk gun? No. When Rob was saying he would have preferred “that gun” over his personal 30.06, he was referring to the weight. Throughout shooting he kept saying he would love the rifle more if it were chambered in a 30.06. We need to send out a PSA or something haha. I’m currently hunting big game with a 300 win mag. What’s your big game caliber of choice? Bryan
@REDNECKROOTS Жыл бұрын
@@studio515productions by you guys I didn't mean just you guys it was a general term. It's becoming a common place thing , guys using 6.5cm to hunt elk at distance. I think guys w a platform ware people watch n listen, like u do. I think they should advocate for using magnum cartridges for elk at distance. And if they Wana use small whitetail cartridges,they need to learn to stalk and actually hunt elk in the timber. Randy Selby's a great example of someone with a platform that advocates ethical hunts
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
I agree with what you’re saying and It wasn’t taken as you were talking about just us. But I can see how we may have mislead the viewers. I’ll be fixing that through our social channels! Thanks for catching that one! We hope to keep pushing content showing off awesome gear ppl should buy! We are really hoping for more hunting gear! Any thing you’d like to see reviewed? Definitely going to check out Randy Selby! My last Elk hunt was in Colorado and we weee forced to stalk in some dark timber! Put in no less than 10 miles a day and it sucked coming out empty handed. But that’s hunting and man it was a blast! -Bryan
@mrjeffjob Жыл бұрын
I agree. I keep hearing how the 6.5 needsmore (😅) is an elk slayer. I don’t know how many market hyped claims I’ve heard in 53 years of hunting. It’s almost like people outsource their thinking to the herd. I have 2 needsmores and love them for what they are. But now with clowns bragging about 700 yard shots on game you’d need a helluva lot more horsepower than even a 7 mag. You have to be careful how a nitwit might think he hears an expert claim something and treat it like Moses coming down the mountain with stone tablets. 🙄🤓
@LostBoysProduction Жыл бұрын
Your magazine ejection problems and your feeding problems are caused by poorly designed/implemented inletting of the trigger guard. I had this same issue with my Super Lite. I fixed it myself by carefully removing some material from the rear trigger guard screw, although this can cause the magazine to be hard to eject without removing additional material from the front edge of the magazine well. I really wish the trigger guard was aluminum!
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Hey LostBoysProduction thanks for that piece of information! I always feel like I’m tinkering with my guns to make them better so this is a huge help if I decide to purchase the super lite. I agree with you about the aluminum, it still would have kept the rifle light! -Bryan
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Also, what’s your drink/beer of choice? And anything else you’d like to see us feature gear wise? We love fan input!
@LostBoysProduction Жыл бұрын
@@studio515productions check out Mac N Jack's beer.
@AttackorAdapt Жыл бұрын
6.5CM is plenty for under 300 yards If you're handloading 140gr Accubonds, Partitions or TTSX bullets on broadside shots. I WOULDN'T take any shot longer than that on a heavy boned animal that is as tough as an elk that likes to run with a .264 caliber bullet. That's just my personal, and ethical choice though. A .284 or .30cal I'd stretch that to 400 max. If bowhunters can get inside 100 yards, there's no reason why a rifle hunter can't get inside 200, terrain depending. Moose I wouldn't hesitate to take with my 6.5cm and my handloads inside of 300, because follow up shots can be taken quickly and they won't typically run far with a vital hit.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
What’s up @jeremyschonberger2333!! Thanks for the feedback we love hearing it! None of us claim to be experts (John has never even hunted) we just love getting outside and enjoying the great outdoors! What type of gear would you want to see next? And any beer suggestions? -Bryan
@AttackorAdapt Жыл бұрын
@@studio515productions it'd be cool to see what your input on sleep and shelter systems you've used would be. For crispies, I'd suggest anything Czech, as they brew some of the best beer in the world. Czechvar in North America( they call it Budvar, but budweiser owns rights to the prefix of bud), staropramen if you can find it, or even the original pilsner from Plzen, Pilsner Urquell.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
We are already trying to get some sleep and shelter systems, trailers, over cab/bed tents. So stay tuned hopefully we land one soon! The beer we can do way sooner! So watch and when we get it we will do a shoutout to you my man! -Bryan
@michaelmeyers1827 Жыл бұрын
Or thru brownells
@bricharsstormsmeadowlakesk2653 Жыл бұрын
Well if you're having tiny issues like that, then i think you should have bought a Tikka. Issue free right out of the box. No mag or feed issues ever.
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Bri & Char do you hear that????? Sounds like we need to film a comparison episode! Tikka vs Howa! -Bryan
@leonardosilver9578 10 ай бұрын
Came here to learn more about the Howa, after over 3 minutes of only talking about that beer no one cares about I stopped the video to leave this message and left. Waste of time 🤣
@studio515productions 10 ай бұрын
I’m sorry you skipped the video but your comment has me dying 😂🤣. I’m happy you took the time to share hahaha
@chadcowman6293 Жыл бұрын
You lost me at calling it a weapon lol
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
Haha Chad my friend, you’re not the only one! Funny thing is he never has called a rifle/gun/firearm a weapon ever…..until we put him in our show 😂🤣😂
@chadcowman6293 Жыл бұрын
@studio515productions strange. I live in Canada and get pissed off a people calling firearms weapons. They are tools. Anything can be a weapon so calling a firearm a weapon is generalizing.
@chadcowman6293 8 ай бұрын
@twintwo1429 a weapon is to use against people. A firearm is a tool. Is a vehicle a weapon? It can be if used to hit people. Anything can be a weapon if used to hurt people. Don't just call firearms, weapons.
@chadcowman6293 8 ай бұрын
@twintwo1429 I speak lawyer my friend. Calling a firearm a weapon changes everything in court
@chadcowman6293 8 ай бұрын
@twintwo1429 speak criminal? Criminals don't own firearm are licenses bud. Are words weapons? Like maybe you should look up the definition lol
@caesar5555 6 ай бұрын
Its pathetic and unamerican statement...."under supervision of law enforcement"....
@studio515productions 6 ай бұрын
What’s sadder is it’s only a half joke😅. What is this world coming too???
@kerrypurcell6022 Жыл бұрын
from personal experience,,,dont hunt elk with a 6.5 creedmoor, unless you keep the shots close,, ,the outfitter here will not allow their hunters to use it on elk and black bear,, its under powered,,in fact a 243 is just as good,,,,,,,,,,use it like you would a 243,,
@studio515productions Жыл бұрын
I’d agree with you. It’s a great gun non the less, but when I hunt big game I want a big caliber. Kinda goes hand in hand! So Kerry we got to know, what’s your victory drink you have after you take down your big game? -Bryan
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