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Howa 1500 Questions in .223 Questions
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<blockquote data-quote="nwcook" data-source="post: 270900" data-attributes="member: 1020"><p>I've had my Howa 1500 Tumbhole Varminter supreme for three years now. I've tested loads using 40gr bullets (Amax, Vmax, Barnes and Nosler) with various powder combinations and Benchmark gave the best results with Nosler or Vmax. I've since moved up to Nosler 52gr for better wind bucking ability out west on long range Pdogs. Again Benchmark worked best in my gun (24grs, Win brass, Win primers). This gun consistently shoots .75" groups at 200yds with a 100yd zero.</p><p></p><p>One think for sure each gun is different, my wife's 1500 Varminter supreme likes 52gr Vmax a little better with 23.9gr of Benchmark. You just have to test it to be sure.</p><p></p><p>Trigger is the worst part on these guns, but nothing a quick Timney swap can't fix. Hope this helps and enjoy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nwcook, post: 270900, member: 1020"] I've had my Howa 1500 Tumbhole Varminter supreme for three years now. I've tested loads using 40gr bullets (Amax, Vmax, Barnes and Nosler) with various powder combinations and Benchmark gave the best results with Nosler or Vmax. I've since moved up to Nosler 52gr for better wind bucking ability out west on long range Pdogs. Again Benchmark worked best in my gun (24grs, Win brass, Win primers). This gun consistently shoots .75" groups at 200yds with a 100yd zero. One think for sure each gun is different, my wife's 1500 Varminter supreme likes 52gr Vmax a little better with 23.9gr of Benchmark. You just have to test it to be sure. Trigger is the worst part on these guns, but nothing a quick Timney swap can't fix. Hope this helps and enjoy. [/QUOTE]
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