Ruger American G2 or Howa Mini for 223?

megastink · Saturday at 9:33 AM

I'm wanting to acquire a lightweight .223 Rem hunting rifle and shoot the 77gr TMK based off of the success on big game of the guys over on Rokslide (link below). I've decided to buy a factory rifle that meets my needs. It will be unsuppressed, possibly suppressed in the future. I'm a huge savage fan, but all of their barrels are 9 twist, and you need a 1:8 to stabilize the heavier bullets. My search has brought me to two affordable options: The Ruger American Gen2 and the Howa Mini. I'm hoping SOMEONE on here has one of these rifles and shoot a similar load out of it. I'd love to hear from that person, but feel free to give me your recommendation and your justification for it.

.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ 176 PAGES? HERE'S THE CHEAT SHEET. “Bullets matter more than headstamps.” “Spent primers offer the supreme tutorial”. I’ve read it here and elsewhere online. It got my attention. I started digging and asking questions and listened. The 77gr TMK delivered by a .223...

rokslide.com

Frog4aday · Saturday at 6:52 PM

This rifle also comes with a 1 in 8 twist in .223 if you are looking for another option.
Tikka T3x Super Varmint 223 Remington

MagnumManiac · Saturday at 7:13 PM

I have a Howa in 223, it was my ex-wife's rifle. This one is 8" twist and has a Boyd's laminate stock on it, very accurate as it is, no mods other than stock. It was a 'Muddygirl' stock when acquired and was CHEAP!
I forget which model Boyd's it has, but it is a target model with beaver tail fore end.

I'm not a fan of the Ruger American, haven't handled one yet that felt 'good' in the hands, they just feel cheap and nasty to me.

Cheers.

Bucklowery · Saturday at 7:40 PM

I just picked up a Ruger gen 2 in 300 BO. I was leaning towards a savage cause I have everything to work on them. I was impressed with new stock not a cheap plastic stock. It changed my mind

Thanks

Buck

Fish4Food · Saturday at 8:07 PM

Savage Trail Hunter Lite.

And that's cause I have 2 Howa Mini's.

Frog4aday · Saturday at 8:14 PM

Maybe tell him what you liked or disliked about your two Howa minis?

megastink · Saturday at 8:29 PM

Fish4Food said:
Savage Trail Hunter Lite.

And that's cause I have 2 Howa Mini's.

It's a 9 twist. I need an 8 or faster. What won't you like about your minis?

Fish4Food · Saturday at 9:05 PM

megastink said:
It's a 9 twist. I need an 8 or faster. What won't you like about your minis?

Awe dang. I missed that part.

I am not a fan of magazines that hang down. Otherwise I love em. That's why I have 2.

CoyoteConquest · Sunday at 4:31 AM

I would get the Howa. At the same time I would rethink the 77 TMK, but hey, what does the manufacturer know. Ive seen how they act when hitting coyotes. Sometimes they work good, sometimes they explode.
If you look through that thread and you'll find a people saying they won't use them anymore after ..... or they worked great until.... but you can listen to the people hunting elk at 400 yards with a .223

. I'm sure it's what most guides recommend for big game.......

megastink · Sunday at 7:21 AM

CoyoteConquest said:
I would get the Howa. At the same time I would rethink the 77 TMK, but hey, what does the manufacturer know. Ive seen how they act when hitting coyotes. Sometimes they work good, sometimes they explode.
If you look through that thread and you'll find a people saying they won't use them anymore after ..... or they worked great until.... but you can listen to the people hunting elk at 400 yards with a .223. I'm sure it's what most guides recommend for big game.......

I will listen to the people who actually killed big game with it and posted the results. Thank you for your contribution.

A-Tip · Sunday at 7:27 AM

In this case i think my choice would have to be a Howa Mini. Although the gen 2's are nice, there are more options for customizing a howa. The howa im guessing is also lighter.

Mike D Texas · Sunday at 8:24 AM

I would get a Tikka over either of those choices.

P7M13 · Sunday at 8:48 AM

Tikka first, Howa second, Savage third, Ruger last.

david205 · Sunday at 8:51 AM

Mike D Texas said:
I would get a Tikka over either of those choices.

tikka is a preferred brand for most people but if am to choose, I'll defiantly be going with the Ruger G2

Ruger American G2 or Howa Mini for 223?

Which factory rifle?

Ruger American Gen2

Howa Mini

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.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

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