Macchina
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Any reports on the Howa Mini Action in .223? (UPDATED AFTER I BOUGHT ONE)
I've been looking for a .223 or .223/5.56 bolt rifle for a while now. I was thinking about the Ruger American but then became interested in the Mossberg MVP rifles because of the slick magazine system. Still always had my eye on a CZ 527 the whole time...
I just got a $100 gift card to Cabelas and never thought about buying a gun there but looking on their website the Howa M1500 Mini Action is on sale for $350!
Are they closing these rifles out to sell them for half price less than a year after their release? Is there a flaw with them? I read the only complaint is that it's easy to accidentally release the magazine but that seemed to mostly occur when shooting over sandbags.
My only negative would be that it's not chambered for 5.56, but not a huge deal.
Any reports from anyone who has one? I plan to buy one tomorrow afternoon...
I've been looking for a .223 or .223/5.56 bolt rifle for a while now. I was thinking about the Ruger American but then became interested in the Mossberg MVP rifles because of the slick magazine system. Still always had my eye on a CZ 527 the whole time...
I just got a $100 gift card to Cabelas and never thought about buying a gun there but looking on their website the Howa M1500 Mini Action is on sale for $350!
Are they closing these rifles out to sell them for half price less than a year after their release? Is there a flaw with them? I read the only complaint is that it's easy to accidentally release the magazine but that seemed to mostly occur when shooting over sandbags.
My only negative would be that it's not chambered for 5.56, but not a huge deal.
Any reports from anyone who has one? I plan to buy one tomorrow afternoon...
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