Howa Varminter for midrange
Hi all,
I have a Ruger AR556 (model 8500 1/8 twist) and have an option to get a NIB Howa Varminter with heavy fluted Barrel and Hogue stock (1/9 twist) for a really good price (sub $500 out the door) in .223
My son (he is 14) is interested in some midrange shooting (300-600 yards) for paper and possibly some varminting (Coyotes, ground hogs, and Jack Rabbits)
The AR currently sports a red dot, and I have not gotten the Howa yet.
I obviously could scope the AR and it has a faster twist and what ruger calls a medium contour barrel
We have other rifles in 243, 270, and even a 9mm carbine, so not looking to hear "get a 308" I am mainly thinking .223 due to lower recoil and that not affecting his learning at this point. Also, I cant get this rifle in 6.5 CM in this profile or price, so that is out as well.
So basically, anyone shot the Howa Varmint, and how much significance is the difference in twist going to make at mid range distances
Thanks for you thoughts
Dave
Hi all,
I have a Ruger AR556 (model 8500 1/8 twist) and have an option to get a NIB Howa Varminter with heavy fluted Barrel and Hogue stock (1/9 twist) for a really good price (sub $500 out the door) in .223
My son (he is 14) is interested in some midrange shooting (300-600 yards) for paper and possibly some varminting (Coyotes, ground hogs, and Jack Rabbits)
The AR currently sports a red dot, and I have not gotten the Howa yet.
I obviously could scope the AR and it has a faster twist and what ruger calls a medium contour barrel
We have other rifles in 243, 270, and even a 9mm carbine, so not looking to hear "get a 308" I am mainly thinking .223 due to lower recoil and that not affecting his learning at this point. Also, I cant get this rifle in 6.5 CM in this profile or price, so that is out as well.
So basically, anyone shot the Howa Varmint, and how much significance is the difference in twist going to make at mid range distances
Thanks for you thoughts
Dave
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