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Nice rifle Sasquatch.
How do you find the mag release? That's the only thing I have heard negative reports about. Mag release is easily bumped letting mag drop out.

I'm looking at either a B&C...

Occasionally I do take them out to as far as I can just for shits and giggles. :)
Had my 223 hit the gongs at 600m no worries. Haven't had the 7mm08 on the gongs yet, but will do.
They are hunting...

Shot off sand bags this time. Made all the difference.
The stock is too flexible and can't handle the bipod.
I'm looking at getting a much better stock for it now.

Too true Northdude.
I've not chrony'd any rounds I've loaded so far out of all my calibres that I load for.
Only ever worked towards accuracy. Tested till I found the sweet spot and stayed with...

As the bolt was starting to get a bit firmer to open on the last few shots I probably don't need to load any hotter.
Plus the better groupings were near the lower end. So I'll play around with loads...

Well, just got back from the range.
Had a go shooting from sandbags instead of the bipod. All shots fired at 100m.
Straight away the groups were very tight. Fired a few factory rounds to see what...

Really like this....
6505-42 Weatherby VG/Howa 1500 SA Medalist Stock Black with Red Web | Red Hawk Rifles

Or this
PRO VARMINT HOWA® 1500 SA FBC BLK TXT F | Custom Hardwood Gunstocks | Boyds...

Pulled the action out of the stock to have a look at what's what in there.
Didn't see any marking that would indicate the recoil lug was moving about. But what I did see is the recoil lug in the...

I haven't had it out for a while. Been far too busy trying to get our house painted. I plan to do some reloading for it very soon, so I can get out and do some testing.

Bases just normal type. Not adjustable.
Was assembled by a very competent person that has a lot of experience. He found the rings that came with the package weren't very good, so gave (lent) me...

Brand new Leupold bases that came with package, checked for tightness (Locktite was used when they were put on) Good rings, checked for tightness.
Scope is Nikkon Stirling, so not the ideal but is...

Cheers for all the input guys. :thumbsup:

Yeah the barrel is fully floating. I can get my cleaning cloth all the way up to the receiver.
It's such a nice stock to hold and shoulder compared to...

Just came across this from Howa.

To keep the temperature cool in the barrel, wait at least 5 minutes between break-in
shots. The barrel must remain cool during the break-in procedure. If the...

Unlikely heat effect on barrel, as it is grouping in two different spots. Heat would more likely make the shots spray randomly I would've thought.

Rushy - you are a gentleman for such a kind offer. How close do you reckon?
Close enough so I can swing the rifle by the barrel and smack the deer on its head with the stock? Or a but further away...

The plan is to put a dialable scope on it in the future. But for now the Nikko will have to make do.

Only thought of that after I got home.
Will give the bipod to my mate for his Remy just for the hunt we're going on and I'll use my pack as a rest when needed.

You got it Gibo :P

Will be taking the stock off to inspect the recoil lug. Will be after a hunt labour weekend though. At least the first and 3rd shots are on the money. lol

Ammo used was PPU 140gr factory, but I did try 20rnds of Remington Corelok 140gr as well with same results.
Shooting was done off Harris Bipod.
Barrel is fully free floating.
All scope mounts,...

Took my brand new bush rifle to the NZDA range today to run it in and also sight it in.
It's a un-suppressed latte bubbler (Howa 1500 stainless hogue 7mm08). Came with a Nikko Sterling 3-9x40 scope....