Howa Superlite

[sneakypete]

Do these guns come with a radial muzzle brake? I read that they did but I have not seen one.

They do not. I was recommended one by Legacy Arms, oregon gunsmithing. They sell them for $100 here’s my 6.5 with the brake on. Caution it’s really load with it.

 

[Mallardsx2]

I don’t know that there is a lighter production rifle than this one and certainly not one at that price point. I’m hoping my wife likes it.

 

[Caseknife]

I don’t know that there is a lighter production rifle than this one and certainly not one at that price point. I’m hoping my wife likes it.

If she doesn't, you'll have a sweet packing rifle.

 

[Mallardsx2]

If she doesn't, you'll have a sweet packing rifle.

If she doesnt, for $900 (without the scope) she better lie and say she does.

 

[brockel]

Wish they did a stainless version

 

[Jbotto]

Wish they did a stainless version

Wish they did a lefty!

 

[Mallardsx2]

Can anyone recommend a Tally one-piece base/ring height for this gun? 40MM VX-3 scope. Without having the gun in hand, I don't know how high the mounts should be for my wife.

 

[4ohSick]

Can anyone recommend a Tally one-piece base/ring height for this gun? 40MM VX-3 scope. Without having the gun in hand, I don't know how high the mounts should be for my wife.

I went with the mediums and have no issues with getting proper eye alignment without a cheek riser. Current scope is a VX-2 2-7x33, and there is unsurprisingly plenty of room between the bell of the scope and the barrel - I may switch to a 40 objective in the future and am not worried about clearance with the medium rings.

 

[Mallardsx2]

I went with the mediums and have no issues with getting proper eye alignment without a cheek riser. Current scope is a VX-2 2-7x33, and there is unsurprisingly plenty of room between the bell of the scope and the barrel - I may switch to a 40 objective in the future and am not worried about clearance with the medium rings.

Thank you!

 

[Caseknife]

I've got lows on mine with a 36mm bell with good clearance

 

[Mallardsx2]

Do these guns come with a radial muzzle brake? I read that they did but I have not seen one.

FYI
They do now…..picked up the gun today and it was already on the gun and the thread protector was in a bag.

Wow. This gun is lightweight…I mean it’s ridiculously light.

 

[Caseknife]

When you pick up the box, first impression is that it is empty.

 

[Mallardsx2]

I think the box weighs as much or more than the gun. lol

The guys at the gun shop could not believe how light it was.

 

[Mallardsx2]

 

[Caseknife]

Have you shot it yet, pretty nice little rifles. Like you stock coloration better than mine.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Have not shot it yet. Will report back when I do.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Shot a full box of shells through it today. Scrubbed the barrel in between shots as recommended by the manufacturer.

Thats a 7 shot group at 100 yards. Wind was HOWLING left to right. Gonna try again when it isn’t so windy. I’m a bit disappointed in the accuracy but the wind was freaking howling, gun is brand new, I only tried 1st ups of ammo. So I’ll wait before I complain too much.

Very light recoiling rifle for a 5lb-9oz setup.

Cheap ammo. I’ll reload when I get through the second box and see what it will do.



Hornady 139 grain. 7mm-08

 

[FairWeather]

I had one in 6.5CM that I won in a raffle. I sold it to a buddy because it’s a right handed rifle.

It is a nice rifle, but I couldn’t get it to group super well. I was averaging about 2.5” groups at 100yd w/ Winchester white box fmj hollow points. The trigger was nice and crisp, somewhere around 3lbs if I recall (I could be misremembering). If it had been a left handed model I’d have kept it.

 

[Big Fin]

Here is a video of Ron Spomer working up a load for his Superlite in a 6.5CM. He ends up with some really good results.

 

[Jbotto]

Shot a full box of shells through it today. Scrubbed the barrel in between shots as recommended by the manufacturer.

Thats a 7 shot group at 100 yards. Wind was HOWLING left to right. Gonna try again when it isn’t so windy. I’m a bit disappointed in the accuracy but the wind was freaking howling, gun is brand new, I only tried 1st ups of ammo. So I’ll wait before I complain too much.

Very light recoiling rifle for a 5lb-9oz setup.

Cheap ammo. I’ll reload when I get through the second box and see what it will do.

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Hornady 139 grain. 7mm-08
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I wouldn’t be that upset with that group yet. Especially in a high left-right wind you see the horizontal dispersion being greater than vertical. I’d say that will be shooter.