Howa vs Tikka rifle

Foxbow · Dec 15, 2017

I have owned 2 Tikka's
Looking for a new 6.5
Wondering how they compare with the Howa's
Not much out there about the Howa's

Homer · Dec 15, 2017

quite a bit out there about the howas.....they are weatherby vangaurds....

...and the ones that actually say HOWA are very good rifles...

BIGJOHNT · Dec 15, 2017

The Tikka lite is on sale at Sportsman right now. I have a buddy that pick one up in 6.5 . A lot of guys really like them and say they are shooting one hole five shot groups.

tailchasers · Dec 16, 2017

Howa is a solid rifle. Good adjustable trigger, factory pillar bedding, hogue stock, good selection of aftermarket parts. I wouldn't hesitate to grab one.

"Courage is being scared to death but
saddling up anyway."

mtmuley · Dec 16, 2017

I wouldn't take the "one hole" five shot group claims with a Tikka seriously. mtmuley

HiMtnHntr · Dec 16, 2017

You sure don't hear many complaints about tikka.

Foxbow · Dec 17, 2017

Yeah I do like my Tikka

The Kuiu camo stock on the Howa's is pretty good looking through

NORKALNIMROD · Dec 27, 2017

Both rifles are outstanding. You already have first hand experience with the Tika, I need say no more!
The Howa 1500 as sold by Legacy Sports International is a great value also and one fine shooter. It is bedded in a Hogue overmolded, pillar bedded stock. Has a very nice trigger for a factory gun and is guaranteed capable of sub one inch 3 shot groups.
As stated above Howa is the producer of the Weatherby Vanguard and has been since the introduction of that line. The Vanguard is built on the 1500 action, with some cosmetic differences.
Both are exceptional rifles for the money spent. It's a win either way you go!
Also, you might check out the Bergara Hunter.
Good luck!
Norkal

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confidence. I fear none and respect all."