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Ouch!! No such mag probs with the model 1500. Saving me alot of money Bill... :)

Alright... I learned yesterday that GC has the Howa Mini 223 in Excel Lite stock on the shelf here, so this morning went in to have a play with it. Interesting. In 2 minutes I found it was not for...

Thanks guys.. and Bill that's exactly the info I'm looking for.

I'm going to pop into GC here next day or two. They have a number of Howa Minis including in EXcel Lite stocks so will be good to...

Guess I need to know with Excel Lite is how absolutely stable chassis/bedding is, how much flex/rigidity in butt section, and any possibility forestock touching barrel.

And is it still a typical...

That Deltamike carbon stock looks good, and weight is good, but at $1099 its exactly the cost of a whole new Howa Mini 223. Cost/benefit disappearing there..

Bill999 can you explain further yr...

Mmmm... thanks for good feedback guys. I'll give this another couple of shoots then review it.

Took the syn stock off Howa 1500 223 and weighed it today - not really heavy at 1.01kgs. The heft is in the weighty machined receiver and quite solid barrel - both much more substantial than the Howa...

Sending a PM Delphus - that could be very interesting.

I think ?? that you bought the JW from Trout? The one he did some artwork on :) :) Very experienced hand - I suspect he's already got it...

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Good one Milky!! That made me laugh. Yes its right.... but ... a rifle might be very accurate but you've still gotta like taking it out of the closet. Some rifles just push your buttons...

Hi all - I would appreciate some advice on lightweight chassis or stock for my 2008 Howa 1500 223. Its a very accurate rifle - and with its 1:12 twist is shooting 0.4-0.8" groups at 100m consistently...