Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
Howa Trigger adjustment How to.
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Kiwi Nate" data-source="post: 359473" data-attributes="member: 8533"><p>The recoil lug is easy to bed but better still, easier to break out of the bedding when its time to seperate the barreled action from the stock after the compound has cured. The bedded area of the lug is easy to inspect for crumbs etc. Ultimately, its kind of foolproof with regards to accuracy potential. I can't say whether I find the M700 lug better or worse. That said, when I bed an M700, I always disc a taper on the sides of the lug and at the bottom of the front face (am having trouble typing on the laptop here as I have a 130lb Boar trying to cuddle me!- big ginger doof)</p><p> </p><p>As for accuracy. I haven't had a Howa or Vanguard that didn't shoot sub MOA after bedding. The only problem I have had is with the most recent run of Howa rifles (2009) (see the receiver markings in the first pic regarding the importer), the bores have not been finished to the usual high standard. These rifles give a wide fcouple of fliers on the first 1-2 fouling shots, a couple of sub MOA groups, then groups open right up again. The Bore then needs to be de-fouled and hand polished with an abrasive. In other words, the shooter has to bring the Howa bore up to a final finish which once done, results in an excellent rifle. </p><p> </p><p>It is very frustrating for shooters who don't understand the effects of fouling. I am gussing that the drop in quality is related to the recent recession. The Japanese are near obsessive compulsive when it comes to machining tolerences so this is why I have to assume that the only cut back in cost could be made in the final finishing process. Don't know for sure though. </p><p> </p><p>The one thing I am kicking myself about is that I haven't sat down and had a look at whether the mag box and action could be altered with relative ease, to house full length magnum cartridges such as the STW, RUM's etc. The mag box has an internal length of 91mm and for smooth feeding, COAL should be 90mm or 3.54". I will have to wait till the next client rifle turns up before I can have a good look at this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kiwi Nate, post: 359473, member: 8533"] The recoil lug is easy to bed but better still, easier to break out of the bedding when its time to seperate the barreled action from the stock after the compound has cured. The bedded area of the lug is easy to inspect for crumbs etc. Ultimately, its kind of foolproof with regards to accuracy potential. I can't say whether I find the M700 lug better or worse. That said, when I bed an M700, I always disc a taper on the sides of the lug and at the bottom of the front face (am having trouble typing on the laptop here as I have a 130lb Boar trying to cuddle me!- big ginger doof) As for accuracy. I haven't had a Howa or Vanguard that didn't shoot sub MOA after bedding. The only problem I have had is with the most recent run of Howa rifles (2009) (see the receiver markings in the first pic regarding the importer), the bores have not been finished to the usual high standard. These rifles give a wide fcouple of fliers on the first 1-2 fouling shots, a couple of sub MOA groups, then groups open right up again. The Bore then needs to be de-fouled and hand polished with an abrasive. In other words, the shooter has to bring the Howa bore up to a final finish which once done, results in an excellent rifle. It is very frustrating for shooters who don't understand the effects of fouling. I am gussing that the drop in quality is related to the recent recession. The Japanese are near obsessive compulsive when it comes to machining tolerences so this is why I have to assume that the only cut back in cost could be made in the final finishing process. Don't know for sure though. The one thing I am kicking myself about is that I haven't sat down and had a look at whether the mag box and action could be altered with relative ease, to house full length magnum cartridges such as the STW, RUM's etc. The mag box has an internal length of 91mm and for smooth feeding, COAL should be 90mm or 3.54". I will have to wait till the next client rifle turns up before I can have a good look at this. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
Howa Trigger adjustment How to.
Top