Howa Targetmaster Package 20" Hvy BBL 308 Green Hogue Stock

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Reviewed By: Ricky W on 06/15/2013 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
A wonderful package for the $$$. As usual, prompt and reliable service from Bud's. Rifle has soft, grippy feel, well-balanced without the extra 4" on the barrel. Have generally found the 6 to 9 range inadequate for a bipod length, and undecided whether I want to employ the optional ten-round magazine option, though it may be useful for field loading I the dark. A solid bargain, when you compare to similar .308's...

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Reviewed By: Kevin J on 05/06/2013 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
Very pleased!!! This rifle is really nice. The action is super smooth. I was expecting it to be really stiff like the Remington 700 I'm familiar with, but the action on this was so much smoother. The metal work is as expected, but still decent quality. The scope is pretty darn good. The Hogue stock is fantastic. Overall, I am really impressed. The shipping from Buds was standard. I received it to my FFL about 13 days after I ordered it online. I know they must be busy as I didn't get a status update until it was at my FFL. The only problem so far is that one of the scope covers is cracked. I'm trying to get that taken care of, no luck yet.

Definitely a must buy for a nice .308 without having to pay an arm and a leg. All the accessories are really nice.

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Reviewed By: Colin K on 04/27/2013 Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
This is a very good rifle at a great price considering all the accessories that are included. The rubberized Hogue stock is good, the feel does have a "rubber" like quality to it. The rifle does come as a kit, you must mount the scope, tripod and 10 round mag. The good thing is that the rifle comes with the factory metal trigger guard/4+1 internal magazine. So you do have an option of keeping the factory 4+1 mag or installing the 10 round kit. Another buyer commented on the "plastic" 10 round magazinge/trigger guard. All I can say is that it is polycarbonate, not plastic. We all know how strong polycarbonate is, tough as steel. The Nikko scope is very clear, holds zero well, the mil dot is set for 16x which is a little odd. My otherscope are true mil at 10x or 14x power. I have only shot about 25 rounds but the first 20 were per Legacy/Howa break in instructions. Finish on the gun is very good, no marks or visable imperfections. The one piece bolt is solid, has a great fit, no slop at all. I am not sure at what weight the HACT trigger is set at. Mine is very light, maybe 2Lbs or so. I would not want it set any lighter. Has no creep and breaks very clean. It doesn't say on the website but the included rifle is a model 1500, same rifle as a Weatherby from what I understand.
Overall, this is really a great offering from Bud's.. I can only comment on my initial break-in test ( of 20 rds.) plus an additional 5 rounds but the gun is very accurate so far. Can't wait to throw some more lead down range and really test its long range potential.

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