Howa started in 1907 as Toyoda's Loom Works, Ltd merged with Showa Heavy Industries, Ltd and was renamed Howa Heavy Industries, Ltd. During the WWⅡ, Howa Heavy Industries, Ltd had been manufacturing Arisaka Rifles Type 99, parts of infantry rifles type 38, artillery, machine guns, bullets, and parts for airplanes.
@gobangs1117Күн бұрын
Thanks mate.
@bigtrev761Күн бұрын
🇦🇺😎👍Hey brother
@gobangs1117Күн бұрын
oy.🦓
@twodogswalking8402 күн бұрын
I have a Howa mini action stainless varmint 223 in an MDT oryx chassis and a short action stainless 223 sporter and the action is super silky smooth on both. Might take a look at a stocky for the sporter.
@2clicksup9103 күн бұрын
That does look the business. It actually makes the old HOWA all dressed up and flash. One question: is stock pillar bedded or does it have some bedding arrangement?
@PeterRenton-wk3jp3 күн бұрын
hey mate, I know its a long time after the post. I have the same rifle and was having extraction problems with PPU cases. My local gunsmith (who is excellent) had a look at it for me and found that the extractor did not have sufficient clearance to get all the way over the rim of the cartridge. He put some extra clearance on it. I fired it today approx 100 rounds of PPU and it didn't have an issue. Groupings have been rubbish though so thanks for the loading suggestions. I will give them a try and hopefully will get better results.
@gobangs11173 күн бұрын
Thanks for the heads up, I'll have look at that. Yes it groups crap, I think it's a head space issue. Cheers.
@robtucker16953 күн бұрын
Looks nice !
@gobangs11173 күн бұрын
I'll be buying Stocky's again for sure. Thanks mate.
@user-yc7gv6cy2x6 күн бұрын
What model number is it. Cheers and great vid
@gobangs11176 күн бұрын
SX82. Thanks mate.
@1989Outdoors9 күн бұрын
Thank you for making this video! Really helped me out.
@gobangs11179 күн бұрын
Always good to hear from a happy customer! Cheers.
@darrynworthy712910 күн бұрын
spot on mate, that is how i shoot, its not rocket science. Sights on the spot, and shoot. I can tell you hunting you dont have time to think about step, and those guys telling you how too shoot lol, nope. im with you on that.
@gobangs11179 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, always good to have affirmation from viewers, cheers.
@darrynworthy71298 күн бұрын
I agree, maybe a learner, but it's like driving or any other skill like catching a ball, it should be instinct. I was lucky, out on a farm safety was drummed into us, then we could shoot all we wanted too. Some practice between duck seasons too, not me, no money to waist doing that. And I dont miss many, once you learn it, it's always is the same thing. I was sharp in my teens, I shot bunnies running with a 22. Maybe you either have the skill or not. Scopes are easy too. Best skill is learn your yards by looking. I could shoot a fox in the spotlight and predict the yards within 1-3 yards. Skill I think should be learnt. Predict a tree or something, then step it out. We had no range finders, except our eyes and brains. I could tell your ex army. By the way you talk. Keep up the good work, I like how you talk, like we are in the conversation with you over a beer.
@gobangs11178 күн бұрын
@@darrynworthy7129 Thanks mate, you made my day, cheers.
@dougalmcalpine680414 күн бұрын
I am very OCD with polishing tools and reloading gear. I use the stuff made by Mothers. Not sure if they do but Tikka should just sell barrelled actions like Howa does, with or without triggers.
@gobangs111714 күн бұрын
It took years for the plastic bolt shroud to be replaced with an alloy one so it would appear that they do listen but are not willing to make wholesale changes. One thing I forgot to mention was the difference in performance between stocks, while I was getting muzzle lift with the Tikka stock the MDT Field Stock mostly slides straight back which is what I was hoping for. I have no idea why they won't sell barreled actions or actions alone. Someone said that their barrels are threaded and glued in because I have seen videos of people whilst using the correct tooling having to employ 3 foot extensions in an attempt to unscrew the barrel.
@JamesClark-lw6sw17 күн бұрын
If Tikkas are so freaking "great" WTF do they need all that extra $$$ spent on them?
@gobangs111717 күн бұрын
I've never said that Tikkas are freaking great, in fact this was a replacement for a Howa that never came.
@jamesreardon858518 күн бұрын
Just started on the carnivore diet mate, was wondering what you drink these days? Thanks
@gobangs111718 күн бұрын
I've cut right down on alcohol. Yeah I still have a beer every so often but I just don't feel like drinking these days.
@jamesreardon858518 күн бұрын
@@gobangs1117 Good work, well done that man!
@gobangs111718 күн бұрын
@@jamesreardon8585 It's never too late to make improvements on oneself. Thanks mate.
@Dwyer8818 күн бұрын
Have two Jard Triggers both on my Browning Tbolts and love them I think you will be happy
@gobangs111718 күн бұрын
I have a T Bolt and I had problems with the Jard. Cheers.
@Dwyer8817 күн бұрын
@@gobangs1117 hate to hear that I did notice your videos regarding yours but 🤞 I haven’t on either my LR or mag
@gobangs111717 күн бұрын
@@Dwyer88 Kudos to Jard for even attempting to make the trigger pack. Eventually the problems went away but initially I thought it was a dud. I've even heard of people having Timneys fail after time which has not happened to me.
@Dwyer8817 күн бұрын
@@gobangs1117 I agree it’s a great trigger I was little concerned watching your video but eventually took leap being I couldn’t find much other options. The original is junk can’t believe you go to the extreme of making such a nice quality firearm then trash it with that trigger assembly
@liamking939719 күн бұрын
Those stocks really remind me of the tikka ultimate precision rifle stock how rigid would you say the front end is for a bipod? And I agree about the tikka triggers come to think of it all factory triggers. I think the advantage of thetikka trigger is it’s quite easy to tune a little bit of polishing and a trigger spring.
@gobangs111719 күн бұрын
While the block is not full length the front end is still very rigid, totally OK for a bipod and it's already got the M Lock slots on all 3 sides. I personally think that the Howa HACT Trigger a is better candidate for tuning (honing and spring reduction). It's all held together with E clips and pretty simple to work with. I think overall that the stock is a winner, the Tikka stock does not even have pillars much less a bedding block/s which is very disappointing indeed and it's butt ugly. Cheers.
@2clicksup91019 күн бұрын
I’m quite fond of the standard Hougue synthetic on the HOWA rifles; probably the best of the “cheapies”. I dropped a HOWA 308 into my Field Stock to shoot off a tripod with some Arca Rail, and it seems to do the business. I like the HOWA HACT trigger as I can do the trigger with the $22 GUNBLOKE spring kit. I’m also “unassisted and flying solo” on my channel, so I can give an honest review of different things without fear of losing anything or missing out.
@majormitchell0121 күн бұрын
Very informative thank you mate. I have a Lithgow 223 going into the same chassis for varminting. Have had dramas because I had an early model and it would NOT feed. Lithgow and Hugh B at twin river firearms in bathurst have been OUTSTANDING. Wish you all the best mate.
@gobangs111721 күн бұрын
I actually prefer the MDT Oryx chassis, also the new MDT Field Stock is excellent. Thanks mate.
@Daniel-fb8rmАй бұрын
Have you ever tried waterproof spray on any boots?
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Mostly around seems and joins which lasts for a while so you need to keep applying over time to maintain integrity. These are budget boots so expecting them to perform like $700 Crispis is unrealistic. Nevertheless they are tough boots for tough terrain and worth the money.
@sverrehoumbАй бұрын
A Tiril Eckhoff T-shirt - The Norwegian Biathlon athlete? On a aussie (!) What is the story behind?
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
@@sverrehoumb You know we have ski fields here. Tiril Eckhoff's story is a catalogue of superlatives, long live Queen Tiril. Just a huge fan. Happened to start watching biathlon just when she was at her peak. What an athlete!
@sverrehoumbАй бұрын
@@gobangs1117 Great stuff on Tiril! 😄 Btw! I ordered the Vanguard 2 in .223 in a green GRS Bifrost stock yesterday. Should get it in a week or two. Excited to try it out.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
@@sverrehoumb Nice, Bifrost stocks are a bit pricey here. I love Bell and Carlson stocks though they are a bit heavy.
@stevesimmons6685Ай бұрын
Excellent colorful review! You are hard core, like all my friends WW2 Dad’s I grew up with.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Thankyou. By the way I was born well after WW2 regardless of my geriatric appearance.
@stevesimmons6685Ай бұрын
@@gobangs1117 I was born in 53, so. If we were neighbors, we would be friends.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
@@stevesimmons6685 Cheers.
@Daniel-fb8rmАй бұрын
Thanks for the review. It would be good if there were more reviews like this on hunting type boots.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Odd that I've never seen this test either. Perhaps manufacturers need to actually test their claims before marketing.
@SenorCabralesАй бұрын
Just got one of these, it's a bit annoying that you can't lock the action open. Makes cleaning difficult. Also a shame the slide comes back over the magazine. It can only ever be a 4 shot.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Sorry for not replying earlier but I've been working in remote areas. Please let me know if you stuck cases after firing with full factory loads like I do.
@mark-wn5ekАй бұрын
I know I’m late to the party but wanted to add my story. I’m in the States and have 2 310’s for many years. I learned early on the only way i would find joy was to secure proper dies and bullet mold…and they came from down under. Trust me, I paid dearly over twenty years ago as CBE and Simplex very proud of their wares. But paid it I did and results worth it. I use 32-20 brass which both of my cadets accept no problem. The mold I bought from CBE makes a 130 grain heeled bullet. I shoot them unsized and lubed with liquid alox over ten grains of 2400 powder. Works for me.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Sorry for not replying earlier but I've been working in the outback. Nice to read about your experience. Whilst not being a torrent of data, the knowledge I have gained from Cadet shooters like yourself has been most useful to myself. I've recently had advice that Boyne Bullet Company makes projectiles that fit the Bertram Brass cases so I'll have to get some and not have to go through the convoluted process I currently am hampered with. You know I really have to test out my chamber with 32-20 ammo just out of interest. Thanks for commenting.
@gamesfull7179Ай бұрын
hi how are things. I could make a video about the feeding of this rifle, the KZfaq translator says anything, greetings from Uruguay
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Apologies for not replying earlier but I've been away working. I would like to see a video from you, time to start producing content amigo.
@superjnutzzzАй бұрын
Another video another appearance by the alcoholic cowboy hat.
@superjnutzzzАй бұрын
Fuck this guy loves to waffle on, get to the point.
@rustic35Ай бұрын
There were certainly lots of words. 😂
@dougalmcalpine6804Ай бұрын
Good to see you back again. I recently got myself a Sauer 100 XTA stainless in .308 to replace my T3 and could not be happier about the choice, just wanted something different this time and happy to have metal trigger guard and flush fit detachable mag.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Yeah the single stack mag and the plastic are a turn off but I'm gonna chuck it in an Oryx chassis and that will do away with replacing the bottom metal. At least they replaced the bolt shroud with an alloy one for the T3x models.
@eford7Ай бұрын
What was the distance on the range? I do not recall hearing you say. As others have said, I have found the CCI Standard Velocity to be the best in my T Bold and also in my CZ457. It is also the most reasonably priced.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
50m, never had much luck with CCI thru any of my 22s. Even Green Tag has proven to be average.
@thomaskoppel2439Ай бұрын
😊Just curious, are those Warne ri gs and bases? That's kinda what they look like to me.
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Recknagel mounts and can't remember what the rings are.
@2clicksup910Ай бұрын
I grabbed a used timber stock HOWA 30-06 off Used & Abused guns. It shot OK, but I stuck it in a synthetic Hogue stock, and that got it going. 150 SST’S with 59.0 grains of 2209 or 50.5 grains of 2208, and 165 SST’s with 48.5 grains of 2208. The 2208 actually makes it quite tame to shoot. And I agree 100% with what you say about the HOWA rifles, and the drop-out magazines. If you like the HACT trigger, just do a trigger spring conversion with the trigger spring from GUNBLOKE on Fleabay. Costs about $22 and is a simple job. I’ve done a KZfaq video on it. Good vids Mate. Cheers.
@2clicksup910Ай бұрын
The old 243: a real “bread & butter cartridge” I remember using my Father’s when I was a lad, and he shot that until it literally fell to pieces. Got his old HOWA stainless heavy barrel rifle now, and it doesn’t seem to mind the 87’s. 1:8 twist should stabilise 87’s. Maybe give the 2208 a crack.
@TruckingAwesomeАй бұрын
Awesome mate keep them coming 💪
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Thanks mate.
@ScottS-qk7nyАй бұрын
Vinko. 10 kgs - u better not be on the Ozempic 🤣 u have to watch the new episode of South Park on Ozempic, weight loss. U will laugh hard lol Good to see ya mate Scott
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Never heard of it. Low carb, low alcohol and prescription cannabis. Good to hear from ya bud. I'll be sure to watch that South Park episode. Cheers mate.
@Matto_HarvoАй бұрын
Nice looking rig
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Thanks mate.
@TruckingAwesomeАй бұрын
Awesome Video, great to see you’re back mate 🙋🏻♂️ I’m loosing a lot of weight on Carnivore Diet and it’s full of benefits have a look at it later 🤙
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
I'm semi carnivore. Thanks mate.
@AgiteAntesdeAbrirАй бұрын
Nice Video mate 🤙
@gobangs1117Ай бұрын
Thanks mate.
@deago562 ай бұрын
You pay money for those trousers😂
@TruckingAwesome2 ай бұрын
Do you mind me asking what is the length of your barrel mate? I’m considering buying me one and just want to have an idea, thanks and keep up with the great videos 💪
@gobangs11172 ай бұрын
20 inch, thanks mate.
@TruckingAwesome2 ай бұрын
@@gobangs1117 legend, tks mate 🙏
@haydenvella2 ай бұрын
How much was it?
@gobangs11172 ай бұрын
It was 3 years ago and prices are way higher across the board. It was definitely a lot cheaper than the Tormek which it is clearly a copy of. I can' t remember what I paid, Sorry.
@Robert-fs1pb2 ай бұрын
Carry a small medicine bottle full of white lithium grease everytime you take your rifle with you.every where your bolt makes contact before locking down.sometimes the ammo a light film no excess grease.
@PaulCoetserpwc2 ай бұрын
Your facial expression and body language throughout seems very negative about this monocular. If I saw this review before ordering the monocular I would not have bought it.
@damianmoskos22993 ай бұрын
My feed issues sorted themselves out after about 150 rnds it feeds awesome now and it is quite accurate I'm glad thevissuescsorted them selves out ask nearly gave up on it and was gonna take it to a gunsmith to try and sort out. It broke in great it's my go to 22lr at the moment. Getting .3 inch at fifty meters with win power points 40gr jacketed hollow point it's in a txps got a nice rail and Warne maxima rings tightened up groups a bit and torqued up good ,heaps better than the ring base combo I got when I bought it. Dont u like dry holes. Running all my 22 on win power points they all shoot good with them not the best groups I can get but really good ejough that they all run ok with the power points. I really don't wanna have to run different ammo for each 22. It's a good gun and works better than u would think once it shot itself in.
@primsolllineguy86893 ай бұрын
Love the beer, have had it before in CR on vacay. In my opinion the Vanguard 2 in 223, 243, 308 and 30-06 are simply outstanding. I do not like the magnum offerings however based on the high price of the Ammo. Great review, thanks.
@beezwaks3 ай бұрын
Does the pack look like it could fit and attach to an old aluminium frame, say like one of the old K2 frames?
@andyjohnson68553 ай бұрын
How many inch lbs on the action screws ? 🤔
@russellnaj853 ай бұрын
I'm a mechanic in Texas and I've worn redbacks since 2007. that's all i will buy, only our dealers don't offer the Everest so i had to order my first pair from an Australia online store. cant wait to try the Everest for the 1st time. thanks for putting out this review, i think its the only real customer review out there 😄
@gobangs11173 ай бұрын
Thanks mate.
@REDNECKROOTS4 ай бұрын
This looks to be a great rifle. Id buy one if i got the chance
@gobangs11174 ай бұрын
They are a great rifle, pity the magazines are so expensive. Cheers.
@REDNECKROOTS4 ай бұрын
I like my weatherby vanguard weather guard bronze better. Ive upgraded the stock and its great shooter. The bolt on the vanguard is way easier to take apart
@gobangs11174 ай бұрын
Weatherby/Howa rifles are my pick but the stock on the Steyr is much better and the bolt is like butter. Cheers.
@Australia-ky7kx4 ай бұрын
Excellent video honest appraisal of a great new gun. Looks the business and pretty too!