Howa Ranchland Compact .308?

strider72 · May 10th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Any one have experience with one of these : Howa/Hogue Compact Ranchland Security Rifles Looks like a dang handy little rifle. Of course, I have always love a Remington Model Seven package, especially back in the day when the barrel was 18.5". Though I love a H&R Ultra Varmint. Though I would chop the 24" barrel down to 20" or 19", but that is just me.

By the way, I am out of the loop... when did Remington acquire Marlin/NEF/H&R1871????

wht06rado · May 12th, 2008, 03:34 PM

No, experience here. Sorry. But man do they look sweet!!

Wht

BikerRN · May 12th, 2008, 03:52 PM

They aren't bad.

Not great mind you, but not bad. I personally rank them in the same catagory as a Savage. I think I just found my new Bolt Action .308. I already have a couple of Shotguns imported by Legacy.

What you are getting is a less exspensive "copy" of a proven design. At least that was the case with the Shotguns.

Biker

atctimmy · May 12th, 2008, 09:50 PM

Howas come out of the same factory that used to make Browning, and the Weatherby Vanguard. They are made in Japan, and are good quality rifles. If they made them left handed I'd have two or three.

May 10th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#1
strider72 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Alabama Posts: 112	Howa Ranchland Compact .308? Any one have experience with one of these : Howa/Hogue Compact Ranchland Security Rifles Looks like a dang handy little rifle. Of course, I have always love a Remington Model Seven package, especially back in the day when the barrel was 18.5". Though I love a H&R Ultra Varmint. Though I would chop the 24" barrel down to 20" or 19", but that is just me. By the way, I am out of the loop... when did Remington acquire Marlin/NEF/H&R1871???? __________________ Glock 19/FEG/FM HiPowers/Keltec P32 for me. When I can't use my 870,N98 or Marlin .30-30 of course... Last edited by strider72 : May 10th, 2008 at 12:42 PM. Reason: OOps

May 12th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#2
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 675	No, experience here. Sorry. But man do they look sweet!! Wht __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

May 12th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#3
BikerRN Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 1,548	They aren't bad. Not great mind you, but not bad. I personally rank them in the same catagory as a Savage. I think I just found my new Bolt Action .308. I already have a couple of Shotguns imported by Legacy. What you are getting is a less exspensive "copy" of a proven design. At least that was the case with the Shotguns. Biker __________________ "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions."

May 12th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#4
atctimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the man cave Posts: 689	Howas come out of the same factory that used to make Browning, and the Weatherby Vanguard. They are made in Japan, and are good quality rifles. If they made them left handed I'd have two or three. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! - I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

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