Ruger American G2 or Howa Mini for 223?

[megastink]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Savage Trail Hunter Lite.

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

 

[Frog4aday]

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

 

[megastink]

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]

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.