AusVarmint

Dropped in to the LGS just to fondle a Mini Howa 20" HB in 223Rem. Each visit I want to bring it back home, hard waiting for the 204Ruger due Nov. Side by side comparison to a regular Howa is stark. Much slimmer action, handles wonderfully rather than that clumsy heavy feel.

Why they didn't see fit to release a 7.62x39, 300Blackout, 6.8SPC right after the 223Rem I have no idea. A flush magazine will make it a sweet little gun.

I told Johno these would be hot little nuggets. Match a 204 to a x39 in HB models, you'd be set!!
Cheers...
Con

I would have considered one but they simply weren't available...

Would love to see a decent review of the .223 HB.

Whilst it'd kind of defeat the purpose, a regular 24" HB on the Mini would be cool too.

I really am trying not to buy a 223Rem.
Cheers...
Con

Con wrote:Dropped in to the LGS just to fondle a Mini Howa 20" HB in 223Rem. Each visit I want to bring it back home,
Cheers...
Con

Just do it Con, you obviously want to and if you expect the fine folk of AV to talk you out of it you're going to be disappointed

I'm mighty glad you told me that Con

Both Con and I are waiting for a 22" stainless in 221 f.b & 7.62x39 then we are getting rid of all our other rifles.
Yes missed including the sako 358win

Johno

i think someone needs to bite the bullet and buy one before next weekend so we can all have a play with one.

Seddo wrote:i think someone needs to bite the bullet and buy one before next weekend so we can all have a play with one.

Gee Seddo, thanks for volunteering!

I dont like little actions, even my 22LR has a bigger action.

Seddo wrote:I dont like little actions, even my 22LR has a bigger action.

Hmmm, how many Howa mini's equal a maxi 22lR?

Happy to try either, as long as you're buying

The Raven wrote: Hmmm, how many Howa mini's equal a maxi 22lR?

maybe 5-6

You got it bad Con

but Ive got it worse, rushed home today, damn it no PTA today in the mailbox, unfortunately that probably means it will be another week wait.

Stevil wrote:You got it bad Con

Managed to drive past without stopping today, just.
Cheers...
Con

So what scope ya gunna stick on it Con ? ya better get ya order in before the Aussie hits 60c !!

Bread and butter VX1 3-9x or an older M8 straight 8x.
Cheers...
Con

Hey Con and Johno, well I relented and actually fondled one of these little chaps today in the LGS. Hmmmm not bad, but would much prefer to have a wooden stock and a flush magazine, and no plastic trigger guard and magazine housing, but I spose they are aimed at a market that seems to want plastic stuff hanging off it. Would have liked to feel the balance of a varmint weight with a 24 inch barrel, 20 is just too short in my opinion. Action was smooth, so cant complain about that. Would I get one, hmmm, no not at the asking price of 980.00, was told the barrelled action was around the 780.00 mark, nope wouldn't go that way at that price. For me, they are just another plastic stainless rifle, sure they will sell, but just not up to the hysteria that has been put out about them.