Howa 1500 vs Remington 700 | Which is better?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

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[@chrisquintana3877]

I agree, went with the Howa because of twist rate on the 223. Thought I wanted a 700...until I saw the 1:12 twist. How's using 1:9. Years later , I now have 3 howa rifles. Once again Japan showing us how to engineer and manufacture. Howa , Toyota , sushi....I love Japan

[@flashgordon99999]

Funny, my Howa .223 is 1:8 twist.

[@davidsaunders7612]

Howa is a good rifle,,,, but it was compared to the 700 that Remington is making today, Remington 's quality is no longer at the level it was 50 years ago ,,the older 700 bdl's are some of the best rifles ever made by anyone,

[@J1I9M7M4Y]

Great points and a really nice video. Just bought my first bolt action rifle and i bought the Howa 1500 in 308cal. Fun fact: In Sweden the Howa costs $1071 and the Weatherby Vanguard is $697! A gun salesman told me that if he was to choose between a used Howa and a new Vanguard he would take the Howa. We also spoke about the 700 and his opinion was that only reason to choose the 700 instead of the Howa 1500 was the huge amount of aftermarket parts.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you very much. Hope you have a great day and good input.

[@K5KTM]

The Howa and vanguard are the same rifle. Your salesman was a bimbo.

[@nadinewestraad3574]

Shot both, Howa was abit cheaper to purchase and brought a Howa and buying a second 308 Bull Barrel Second 223 Semi bull barrel

[@richardnelson3611]

The way the firing pin assembly is fixed to the bolt is exactly like the old Sako L and A series rifles.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I didn't know that. I did know they used to make Sako's. Cool

[@greekmaster1001]

I own a HOWA model 1500 in 25/06....and I love it....it has a beautiful wood stock

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Very nice!

[@Top-Jimmy]

Couldn't agree with you more mate. Each time I check out a new one it feels better than the last. Onward and Upward they shall go. Very well presented my friend. Take care. Skorp - Western Australia.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yes

[@Keolus1]

For scope mounts recommend DNZ reaper mounts out of Sanford NC. One piece mount lines up scope perfectly and screws are designed to not loosen. Have it on my .308.

[@danbruce1899]

Remington has a 3 piece bolt with a soldered on bolt handle, Howa has a one piece bolt. Remington extractor is trash, Howa has a really good m16 style extractor. Remington has a stamped out metal recoil lug, Howa has a beefy integral lug. Remington's only advantage that I see is in the aftermarket support available.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Agreed 100%

[@zeropoint7665]

@Blue Dragon That and because the military use them for the m24 and m40 rifles....but those have been heavily worked over.

[@stevesimmons6685]

Agreed!

[@trevorgale1176]

Good recommendation and video, If I remember my firearm history Howa made actions for other manufactures for decades. Weatherby, Sako and others. While looking similar to the Remington 700 action it is not, and I believe the action and bolt design is Sako. On the subject of the Remington 700, I purchased one about 5 years ago, the rifle is very good, but the trigger was horrible, but it's adjustable so I bought the rifle. When I tried "adjusting" the rigger, the adjustment screw made very little change in the weight, and the miles of creep remained. Mr Timney came to the rescue and I still use it and it's ok. Would I buy another, hell no. Not long after that I bought I Weatherby Vanguard aka Howa 1500, well talk about chalk and cheese, cloverleaf groups right out of the box and a trigger that was adjustable, and is crisp as they come. Not long after that Weatherby had a sale, and another one followed me home, dammed if I know where that came from. But I agree with all you say, there are lots of very good rifles out there, I love the Browning A-Bolt 2 and the Ruger American rifles, but the Howa/Vanguard actions are very good and would not hesitate to buy another.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

thank you

[@brianklamer3328]

Most guys look at me look they don't know what a Howa 1500 is when talking bolt action rifles, but they all recognize Weatherby Vanguard. I own three 1500 models, 7mm Rem Mag, .270 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor. I always purchase the entry level models with pillar bedded Hogue stocks. They do not disappoint, excellent HACT triggers and are very accurate shooters.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Agreed!

[@inupik23]

My 1973 Model 700 in 30-06 is of excellent stock. Very well made and excellent fit and finished. I love it. Yet to load for it but she shoots the Federal Blue Box 180 grain stuff at about 1.5" at 100 yards. Like a previous post, I am very excited about the new to me Howa.

[@HeavyJ318]

Japanese intricacy

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yes

[@sjowners]

Built with Honour.

[@peterisaacs1344]

I've always liked Savage . Remington used be a quality rifle but not for a long time. Never had a Howa .

[@gobangs1117]

Amen bro, hope you don't cop as much grief as I did when I did my comparison. Again, hands down best bang for your buck and you know exactly what you are getting. I have 2 Rems and 2 Rem made Marlins and they are great, all recent manufactures so perhaps I was lucky or maybe Remington have got their act together. I thought about getting a 6mm CR but my Howa 243 does fine and I really don't see the point since they are so similar.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thanks man. Like your channel.

[@212acres3]

I was thinking about the Howa 1500 American flag. For the money these are awesome and they got great reviews!!

[@Bullets4Bucks]

They are cool

[@stevenhastings6684]

I got one for my 18th birthday

[@couespursuit7350]

The bolt release, three position safety and beefy flat bottom profile of the action are all Winchester MOD 70 features.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I like winchester model 70s

[@aussiepaul5582]

The Howa was originally an exact clone of the Sako rifle Howa produced, the Sako FinnBear, its what ended the Deal with Sako as Howa were not meant to do an exact copy. But over the years Howa has improved & upgraded the design & added the best designs from other manufactures, like M16 style extractor & a better ejector. Todays Howa still resembles the Sako rifles, like the flat bottom & integral recoil lug, plus many other parts.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@aussiepaul5582 thank you for the info

[@danbruce1899]

@@aussiepaul5582 Debatable whether the plunger ejector in the Howa is better than the blade ejector in the Sako.

[@muddyh2o2init44]

Seen major issues with Howa also. The real problem is with budget anything. Everyone expects perfection for free. None of my 1k rem700’s have any issues. And came 1/2”moa. Especially the 770. This is basically the Walmart version but always compared to other lines.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

What issues have you had with Howas? Any feedback is good

[@Redrobin-ms8fr]

"The real problem is with budget anything. Everyone expects perfection for free." Amen to that. I am ONE of those on the perpetual quest for ALMOST free perfection. Your statement was a much needed "slap in the face" since that was the entire reason I was watching this at 2:00 a.m.. Thanks for the REALITY CHECK!

[@jeffwallace5402]

yeah man totally agree with you myself own three rem 700s and two howa 1500s I wanna purchase another 1500 in 7mm-08 rem love them nice video

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you

[@streetkombativesystem4704]

Great vid mate, love my 1500 308. May I suggest better lighting for the next one ;) Salute.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thank you

[@luked2767]

A Howa barreled action has a nice trigger, it's smooth accurate and uses high quality steel with different calibers, profiles and lengths plus it uses a CHF barrel it's made in the same plant that makes Japanese millitary assult rifles it's used by the armed Japanese Police, the JSDF and other small police and millitary around the world use it as it's a solid rifle that's sold in most nations, just a decent bedded stock a decent optic and if you want a 10 round mag kit that is not expensive and mags are cheap and good. Howa used to make Arisakas also. Very good quality steel. 3 action sizes but I wish they had 6.5 swede and 7mm Mauser. They have 7.62x39 on the mini action. 6.5 creedmore on the mid. But they do lack .388L on the large action. But have a weaker .338 .308 (they use EU spec so it's technically a 7.62x51 NATO chamber same with the 5.56 Also have threaded barrels now and short action calibers like .300 blackout

[@Kenny-vd5cw]

I have a Howa mini 7.62x39 and CZ 527 7.62x39, dont know why the howa just feels better, but CZ looks better with the walnut.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Interesting

[@georgelza]

when buying trigger upgrades for the HOWA 1500 (in 300 PRC Long action)... what trigger compatibility would be selected though, the Remington 700, Tikka ? G

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Weatherby Vanguard or Howa 1500

[@MrHoustonmichael]

I find quality was built around the remington 700 bdl in stainless was superb quality at a low price with excellent trigger / accuracy from factory. I added the HS PRECISION composite stock ( impervious to the temperature/ humidity changes,fitting the hand perfectly and facilitating free floating barrel (user preference) using stainless Leupold scope mounts with 3x9 power zeiss scope made an excellent weather proof accurate rifle with no detachable mag to mess up in 3006 able to deal with up to deer size game at range up to 200 yrds it takes game when needed to protect livestock or from attacking game. I keep a bore sighting pocket sized tool to make sure it is on target before i take a shot so far zeiss scope has kept zero just fine taking game thru the heart first time it was taken out hunting. The weight of the rifle allows for accurate shooting instead of using the factory cheap stock that is not free floating and made for small hands was awkward but kept for others with small hands.

[@MrHoustonmichael]

The above rifle bolt action very smooth action from factory made this rifle workable for the perfect rifle for under 600 lb game

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Sounds like a very nice setup

[@vtwinaddicted5852]

I have a model 1500 S&W, made by howa in 243 my brother inlaw bought new in I think in 1984, still shoots amazing, with hundreds of rounds through it, I love these rifles...

[@Bullets4Bucks]

That is awesome

[@richardnelson3611]

They are head and shoulders above the 700 in design and execution. And, I have owned and still own lots of 700's.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Agreed

[@squirreltastic-k5v]

Why lots of the same gun?

[@Greyzonecompliant]

I so not like the magazine release om the howa mini. I would like a bottom metal for hunting.

[@richardnelson3611]

You should try dropping a long action Howa into a Sako L61R/AIII stock sometime. They are pretty much a drop in. The Howa is copied heavily from the Sako L61R owing to the fact that Howa was contracted by Sako to build parts for them back in the 60's and they copied the Sako and built the Dickson/Howa Golden Bear. Sako sued and Howa changed it a bit to become the Howa 1500. Weatherby started getting Howa to build the Vanguard about 1970.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Interesting...

[@REDNECKROOTS]

Exactly 💯 right. Few people Kno that howa is actually top tier machining capability . They actually made the weatherby mark v for a long time also. Until like 1996 they came back to the USA. But yea howa is good

[@robertcharles4053]

I have a S&W 1500 and two Weatherby Vanguards (270 Winchester, 257 Weatherby Magnum and 270 Win Short Mag.). All of the Howa triggers I've seen have sucked to the nth degree. On the three I have I've replaced them with Timney triggers. Remington 700 triggers are vastly superior to stock Howa triggers. Aside from that I've had good results with the three Howa's I've owned and shot extensively. If I were to give advice to a new shooter It would be to buy a Ruger American and live happily ever after.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Ruger makes decent guns. I don't care for the stock on the Ruger American. I like the Howa 2 stage trigger and it's very easy to modify to lighter weight. The x mark pro trigger was impossible to modify and the adjustment didn't work in my experience. The Ruger American is a good shooting gun and very affordable.

[@robertcharles4053]

@BILL G I think the confusion is I'm referring to the original trigger that Mike Walker designed and could be easily adjusted to 2 and 3/4ths pounds. They were excellent. I haven't bought Remington 700 made after 2000 or so when I shifted to Howa then Ruger rifles.

[@brianmcdonald9502]

Don't forget that the bolt body on the Howa is a one piece forging where as the Remington has a brazed on bolt handle.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Very true

[@Apolloneek]

What about savage actions ?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Glad you asked. I am actually going to be doing some savage videos here in a few weeks :)

[@Apolloneek]

@@Bullets4Bucks Awesome looking at getting into prs from milsurps the variety is great

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Cool

[@daviddevine4071]

Is it better than a savage 110?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

My opinion is yes but you find ppl will disagree. Both will shoot accurate

[@damianmoskos2299]

Love my howas have a couple, both i n oryx chassis, good shooting and looking with a great factory finish at an excellent price.... highly recommend oryx chassis and howa barrels and actions. They r tough and consistent shooters

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Absolutely agree

[@damianmoskos2299]

Also own tikka t3x in 243 thats a great rifle to sure i look for a deal but not buying crappy cheap and nasty guns anymore ie like the axis. Infact own nine rifles and have my collection perfect atm.hope my safes r filled with the same rifles for a long time now

[@rgthomson100]

I had one 700 and that one will be the last, got a 1500 and i would have another, pity our importer in the UK is very slow for the howa. The only gripe with the Howa is rebarreling they wont supply barrels for the 1500 action and gunsmiths dont like doing the metric threads on them

[@Bullets4Bucks]

That stinks, we have pretty good supply in the USA

[@americafirst6016]

Howa is extremely underrated

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Indeed

[@erichkaufmann5284]

Are they stamped “ made in Japan” ?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yes

[@erichkaufmann5284]

Bullets4Bucks Cool. I’m going to pick me up one in 270 to hunt Red deer with.

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Just bought a Howa in .22-250. I hope it lives up to it’s quality.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Hopefully which model stock?

[@Sforce68]

Yea, if you want a good Remington, you need an older one before Freedom Group took over; I've got an old 700 ADL in .308 from 1982 that has been more than I ever needed but that's when they still built quality rifles.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yes

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

Just about every entry level action is better than Remington since Freedom Group took over... Bergara still makes an awesome action with a rem700 footprint for those of you who still love the design

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I had bad luck with my Bergara but I am sure that most are great

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

@@Bullets4Bucks really?? Thats literally the first ive heard of anyone having issue with Bergara.. which model was it if you dont mind me asking?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@flighttherapybullisticfpv133 I got a video on it. Bergara hmr scheels edition. I actually met a guy with same problem I had. Then I saw a couple reviews on the scheels edition with problems. Probably not very common

[@timj3070]

Is this a stainless steel barrel with cerakote finish?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

No

[@shanewilson6420]

I’m a Remington fan well till recently when I purchased a 783 in 223 I was expecting an average group size of 1” I’ve tried 7types of amo and can not get a group less than 11/2” what a disappointment

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yeah they went down hill

[@LooxJJ]

Made in Japan...can't beat the quality.

[@xvidmax]

Nice video mate... one thing I had heard was that the bolts on the Howa are forged from one piece making them very strong? Is this true?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

It is one piece but I don't know that it's forged.

[@aussiepaul5582]

Yes they are forged.

[@pauls3585]

I love Howa and Weatherby rifles as well. I own 3

[@Bullets4Bucks]

They are great rifles

[@aynjeleyes]

100% agree with what said. Great talk only can you find a lamp for future vids to show what your looking at with out the shadows from your phone.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I have better lighting now

[@Plainsimple67]

I HAVE THEM ALL!!! LOVE THEM ALL 700 AND HOWA BOTH!!!😍 LOVE MY EARLY REMINGTON MODELS, MY CURRENT HOWA'S ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD, IN BOLT FITTED TO ACTION, NICEST FACTORY ACTION THAT IS TRUED FACTORY ACTION!!!😉👉

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Nice

[@prevost8686]

Howa beat Remington at their own game. That game is providing accurate and quality made rifles at a reasonable cost. Honestly, everyone that’s familiar with Freedom Group’s track record knew that it was the beginning of the end when they got involved with Remington and Marlin. Everything that FG has ever touched has turned brown and stinks. I feel sorry for the Remington employees that have given a lifetime to building guns for an American company just to see it destroyed. I get no pleasure out of seeing American companies fail especially firearms manufacturers. It would be quite the dangerous thing for America to have to depend on foreign companies to supply their weapons. I own two Howas and both have had zero issues and shoot well considering their prices.Id much prefer they be an American owned and produced gun but Remington is a crapshoot, Winchester is foreign and priced at almost double the price, and the Ruger American, though it shoots well, looks and feels like garbage. I like the Hawkeye but it’s priced over a grand too. There’s just nothing in Howa’s price range that has forged steel receivers, good triggers,and quality barrels anymore. CZ used to be but their popularity has driven their prices way up from ten years ago. Still great guns but just not the good value that they used to be. I just don’t care for Savage rifles. It’s more of a styling issue than anything else.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Couldn't agree more. Be great if it was usa made. Ruger makes a great budget rifle even though I pick on them. Like you said though rough cheap Machining and cheap stocks. I like tikka but its not as well built a reciever I think which sparks a lot of debate.

[@magnus9165]

Nailed it. I like the CZ. I am sure that Howa are good, but I like the CZ better. That Z manufacturer as well. I bought a brand new Interarms 30-06 years ago, about 1979 or 80. What a well made weapon. It was reasonably priced as well. I gave it to a relative and it still shoots well. I think it was either made by CZ or that other Slavic gun maker that starts with a Z.

[@AceofCrazy89]

That’s what happens when an entity’s sole existence is to squeeze as much profit out of an endeavor as they can. Hurray for wallstreet bullshittery

[@TruckGuyHD92]

What specific model is that??

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Howa hugue kuiu and remington 700

[@randalkidd6404]

In this era of time / there seems to be a lack of quality control within several rifle company's ! There seems to be a lot of lemons getting by somehow ! Like not ejecting shell ? Severe rust > bolt an barrel !!! Poor finish ? How they get out the door like this is pitiful ! But look around / it seems to be everywhere ! Inspect rifle at dealers good , before paying an taking it home ! Good day....

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Agreed

[@scottgodwin3288]

I agree 100%

[@joelriggs9153]

For bases outerimpact makes some great picatinny rails for them especially the mini action

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yes they do! I have used a few.

[@carba8606]

Beauty of a video,,,,,thank you soooo much

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Thanks

[@dougkahler7152]

I don’t own any Howa rifles so can’t comment on them. I’ve always been a fan of big Green and will hope this new company isn’t owned by Mitt ! We know what he’s do with American Jobs and their companies!

[@williammoore4380]

Can anyone recommend DBM for Howa?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

There are conversion kits online. The plastic ones aren't very good they tend to crack along the action screw area

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

When they say Made in America it has to be excellent quality lol 😆 Howa 1500 ftw!!!

[@zeropoint7665]

I have 1 remington 700 sendero 300win.....at $1000.00 I had to spend another $500 plus on it in order to get it shoot...new trigger, barrel work, bed action. i'll never buy another remington when I can buy more accurate stock rifles for half the price. Is the remington 700 action design awesome, yes. But the company, nah.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Completely agree. They are usually not worth it anymore.

[@alpalmieri8644]

Also the Howa actions are flat on the bottom,like a Winchester model 70 therefore making the action less likely to move in the stock when fired.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

They are the best in class 👏

[@deej9367]

I got online to buy one and looks like they don't make them anymore. Guess I missed the boat

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Which rifle?

[@deej9367]

@@Bullets4Bucks the same one you have. It might just be that there sold out everywere

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@deej9367 they are still making them. I recommend the howa hs precision.

[@deej9367]

@let us prey you don't know anything about me d bag. I'm not a millennial and far from lazy.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@let us prey both these rifled were created before millennials took over lol

[@bradwood7129]

Was any of this sanctioned?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Lol.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

I have a Howa 1500 and the one thing that I don't like about it is the long throat that Howa uses. A .100"+ bullet jump to the rifling is not conducive to good accuracy and I've tried too many different bullets and powders trying to find that good load but I've never been able to get more than about 1 MOA accuracy out of it. A lot of people would call that great but when I can get 1/4 MOA accuracy out of my Savages, I'm not satisfied with the Howa.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Strange i get sub moa out of all i have ever owned easily.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

@@Bullets4Bucks I do have to say that my Howa is the prettiest rifle I own. I put it in a Boyd's thumbhole laminate stock, bedded the action, and that improved the accuracy from the factory stock, but I still have trouble getting that consistent sub MOA accuracy. I'd like to rebarrel it but I was looking at the price for a replacement barrel and the cost is up there around $500 for just the barrel... then I'd need go/no go gauges, the tools and clamps, and assorted little odds and ends to do the job correctly. My son likes the rifle and he's happy with 1 MOA accuracy so he's probably gonna get it.

[@ericwhite78ew]

I liked my 270 in howa but hate my 308 howa ultra light

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Interesting

[@davidzeegers6583]

just picked up a 1500 in 223, amped to try her out

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Nice hopefully it shoots good

[@rufusleers]

I have a Remington 770 in 300 win mag that holds .5 to .75 groups consistently. Your statement is invalid.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I had a 770 it shot good for awhile until. The action basically fell apart and was crappy.

[@Garzasoutdoors]

Great video , greeting from mexico..

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Howdy

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

1500 with the factory hogue stock

[@Bullets4Bucks]

The hogue is ok stock isn't the best but usable

[@Bullets4Bucks]

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[@jaybailleaux630]

The action looks to be a stiffer more rigid that a Remington 700. Supposed to help accuracy.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Its definitely a better receiver design

[@ericb.4358]

Now let's not pick on old people (or old gun designs). ;o) Yeah, I have a Miroku built Browning X-Bolt Pro that is FAR better than any Remington. And I have a Remington 700/HS Precision target rifle. It took HS Precision to make it closer to what it should have been but STILL with a Remington's poor extractor and trigger.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Interesting

[@rpk5250]

Great video! Looking at a carbon fiber that’s 7.8 pounds in Kratos color

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Nice have you seen the howa elevate

[@rpk5250]

Just now. Beautiful gun. Wonder what price on that is? The kratos version I’m looking at is $1300

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I think close to 1500 is all

[@rpk5250]

@@Bullets4Bucks might be worth looking at. Do you think carbon fiber has longevity?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@rpk5250 the barrel or stock?

[@jn3750]

Which is more accurate, R700 5R or Howa 1500?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

They both can be very accurate. I prefer the build quality and consistency from gun to gun of Howa over Remington. Accuracy from rifle to rifle can change and it is so dependent on the load being used that it's hard to say. In my experience though Howas have shot slightly more accurate.

[@jn3750]

@@Bullets4Bucks Have you ever shot the 5R version?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@jn3750 yes but didn't own it.

[@jn3750]

@@Bullets4Bucks This 5r has the same barrel as that of the M24 SWS used in the Army and is known to produced .35 MOA groups (according to the Major running the program). I find it difficult believe that the Howa is more accurate.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@jn3750 ammunition, stock or chassis, trigger and so on all effect how accurate a person shoots a rifle. I've owned 4 howas 3 have produced .25 groups mulitply times with factory ammo. A couple many times. Howa has been around for a long time and has produced rifles for Sako and other manufacturers. Remington is not what it once was either. Sure they make some good models still, the 5r being one of them but lots of fish in the pond making good rifles.

[@luked2767]

Weather by buys these but has them marked as the vanguard with some propiatary calibers.

[@ohiojeep101]

Just buy a Bergara.. you get all the advantages of the 700 and a way better rifle from the get go. Get a HMR pro and it comes with a Trigger Tech diamond trigger.

[@kevinsauer5794]

I have to disagree. The model 700 is the benchmark for almost all precision rifles. There is a reason they are used by the military and millions of hunters throughout the U.S. But, everyone has their favorite for sure.

[@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote]

The only reason the military uses the 700 is because its cheap, I was an infantry Marine and everything the military buys is lowest bider even when its absolute garbage. And 700 foot print basically means the bottom metal screws are space the same distance and remingtons cheap bottom metal they flooded the market with will work with that action, Round receivers with no bearing surface, like remingtons and savages along with pinned recoil lugs do not egual accuracey or durability. I also never cared for remingtons shorter than everyone else magazine well and ejection port. And i would say over the last 100 years of bench shooting there may have been more military mauser, commercial mauser and model 70 pre 64 (basically a winchester commercial mauser) may have been the heart of more bench rifles than the 700

[@hakimcameldriver]

THE REMINGTONS USED BY MILITARY ARE TOTALLY REBUILT, TRUED, REBARRELED, TUNED TO HANDLOADED AMMO SPECIFIC TO THAT GUN. NOTHING LIKE A CUSTOM GUN AND AMMO TO SOLVE POOR QUALITY CONTROL AT THE FACTORY.

[@SultanofSpey]

@Infectious Legume Exactly. The government's use or adoption of something is often reason to buy something else.

[@clintkamerzell1041]

Howa barrels and action are all stainless I believe?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

No

[@Bhilderbrand]

Howa 1500 rifles are a direct copy of weatherby vanguard rifles. I have 1 of each and there identical

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Howa makes the vanguard for Weatherby. I would say the Vanguard is a copy of the 1500. Howa make Sako in the 60s and even made the Mark V briefly

[@Bhilderbrand]

@@Bullets4Bucks thats a interesting fact! i didn't know that.

[@imafreakinhistorian2169]

Whats he looking at ?

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Idk what am I looking at? lol

[@lonebeagle]

@@Bullets4Bucks You aren't looking into the camera. This is disconcerting to viewers. If you were doing an interview, then you don't look into the camera. But in this situation, you should be looking into the camera. Also, why are you bent over and not sitting up straight?

[@remington7009]

If I were to buy a 700 in the same price range I believe it would shoot right with that howa and I have been shooting these guns for 25 years u can bet the bank on that

[@grifce]

If you are comparing how's 1500 to Rem 700 is better you lost your mind.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Lol

[@mrunderhood]

My Howa is nice but just doesn't shoot as well as my Remingtons. My 700 groups half the size of the Howa. I can cover my Remington groups with a nickle. My 7 mag with a dime.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

That is great shooting.

[@mrunderhood]

@@Bullets4Bucks I've ordered a new stock as starters to tune up my .308 Howa 1500 and go from there. The thumb hole laminated stock is pretty but bulky. I've only had one rifle that I couldn't get to shoot sub-moas and that was a Sako and replaced everything but the action on it. Traded it for a Rem.700 HB varmint 22-250 that would shoot one hole out of the box.

[@toddspindler6190]

It will with the right round and some bedding

[@SultanofSpey]

They're beautiful rifles but I'll never own one. I'm a lefty so that's that. I used to get pissed about people not catering to lefties. Not any more. I got frustrated with Galco Holsters years ago so now I only order from Kramer or Milt Sparks. I pay more and wait longer but it's a better holster and I get what I want in the color I want. As far as rifles go for me Remington is dead so now it's Browning: The Best There Is. Simple as that.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

No a browning guy here though I do like some of their rifles. I think tikka makes lefties. If you like browning though and it works for you that is awesome.

[@fredlasor6933]

The video has good lighting -- except in the shadow of the camera. And that is right in the middle, where the part he is talking about is usually located, so it is always in the shade. Really a shame.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yeah. I been working on improving the lighting but it's a very small basement room. Will have to try something new.

[@Top-Jimmy]

@@Bullets4Bucks You got your points across, Thats the main thing mate. Keep up the great work.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

@@Top-Jimmy thank you

[@catjackoff-road855]

Remington fell to pieces unfortunately

[@Bullets4Bucks]

Yup unfortunately 😕

[@taktlosnixda2478]

Letzten Endes ist es egal welche Waffe man nimmt. Der Fehler liegt zu 99,5% bei dem , der den Abzug drückt.....

[@Bullets4Bucks]

It doesn't matter? Hmm ok 😆

[@kenbozeman4551]

You must be Howa's KZbin Marketing manager because it is obvious you have a infactuation with them. I have one it is a good rifle for the price point ,but you might want to look at Blaser, Steyr Pro. And gun that I like better that is in the same price point as the Howa is the Bergara B-14 HMR do a comparison on that gun we all know Remington is almost done.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I had a Bergara hmr it had mature accuracy issues. I saved for it for over a year. It ended up being a huge disappointment. Granted it was probably a one off lemon. I am sure most are good. I can't find Blaser or Steyr at a low enough cost but I would love to review them. lol I don't work for Howa. I do love Howa though admittedly.

[@kenbozeman4551]

@@Bullets4Bucks Do you know how to make the action on the Howa as sweet as the Tikka?

[@SurmaSampo]

"you might want to look at Blaser, Steyr Pro." I think most people would rather see reviews of rifles they can actually afford.

[@K5KTM]

Completely different price range. As for the how to make a Howa action like a Tikka, clean it properly, oil it down, little dab of moly grease on the cocking ramp and work it for a while. They are equal to Tikka once you break them in.

[@Jameskenomis3]

Remingtons used to be really nice rifles… they are selling junk off of their old reputation.

[@20cameron1]

Most rifles are better than a Remington. Remington quality went down the drain before 2000.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

I wonder if they will ever improve and have a come back

[@20cameron1]

Bullets4Bucks They have a new CEO that has promised to bring the quality back. We will see.

[@SultanofSpey]

@@Bullets4Bucks I live about 20 miles from the plant in Ilion, NY. Believe me, as Randy Newberg says they're "as dead as disco".

[@tommcqueen3145]

👍

[@boghammar1423]

This guy plays with his bolt to much.

[@Bullets4Bucks]

lol yup

[@sethgilmore2380]

Nooooooooo!!!!!!!

[@gesheepistemology8050]

Accurizing and blueprinting.. a 700 all day long! No tolerances measured in this video which makes accuracy. No barrel quality analyzed, out of box accuracy. I mean it is a cursory look and it is what it is. I own 3 Howa's and 2 Rem700's and while I do chassis/stocks/barrels/triggers, if I were (I am) building precision rifles I would do a Rem 700 as the accurizing you can do is enormous. Saying this... going custom is the preferred way but still I would get everything checked by a gunsmithing machinist as you should be getting perfect machining, but who knows until it is checked.