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New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - adamjp - 01-22-2015

http://legacysports.com/mini-action-rife

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Now you just need to convince them to make them in Grendel, 20in barrel in light sporter and a varmit profile.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - skyfish - 01-22-2015

sweet, that may just be my next rifle.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - FW Conch - 01-24-2015

"Other short action calibers coming". How could they not include the Grendel ? What could be a more obvious perfect fit ?

It looks pretty sweet :-)


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - LRRPF52 - 01-24-2015

That's exactly what I've been looking for when I break down for a centerfire bolt gun for my girls.

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New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - Nukes - 01-25-2015

It seems anti-ergonomic to adopt a mag release forward of the magazine.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - Roe - 01-25-2015

Nice!
Howa rifles have scored very well in tests over here.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - rasp65 - 01-30-2015

At the SHOT show they announced that new calibers would be coming out in 2015 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/01/30/new-howa-mini-action-rifles/


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - VASCAR2 - 01-30-2015

I just sent an E-Mail to Legacy Sports suggesting Howa produce this action in 6.5 Grendel. I figure it can't hurt to try I used this E-Mail. AMcCormick@legacysports.com


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - VASCAR2 - 01-30-2015

Well I already got a response from Legacy Sports, I guess I'd better start saving my pennies.

We ARE working on it ! I totally agree ...
With Hornady already having the ammo on the market with SST and Amax loads and
GMX coming ... great option for a deer / antelope cartridge !

Andy McCormick
President
Legacy Sports International, Inc


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - FW Conch - 01-30-2015

Yeah! :-) ... Yep! Gotta start putting money away! Wonder if we can place an order! :-) ?


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - LRRPF52 - 01-30-2015

Who all would be interested in these in 6.5 Grendel? We're looking at the option of running a Group Buy to get the ball rolling.

Poll added.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - LRRPF52 - 01-30-2015

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These are pillar-bedded, synthetic stock, hammer-forged barrels, really nice 2-stage trigger. Basically, they look ready to glass and go blasting with.

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New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - LRRPF52 - 01-30-2015

MSRP will be between $599 to $699, depending on barrel and stock selection. They have been looking seriously at this since it came up at SHOT.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - Drift - 01-30-2015

Thats 1 for a Lite Hunter.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - VASCAR2 - 01-30-2015

I think this rifle begs for a threaded barrel so someone can use a suppressor or other muzzle device.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - LRRPF52 - 01-30-2015

VASCAR2 Wrote:I think this rifle begs for a threaded barrel so someone can use a suppressor or other muzzle device.

I prefer to handle that myself, with someone that will cut the threads to the suppressor-maker's preferences. You know I'm already thinking about that, especially since I want to start my girls off on center fire with something pleasant.

I wish I could go back and vote for another rifle, the target option, because I didn't know the MSRP at the time. I could do 2 of those easily. I've been thinking about a 6.5 Grendel M40 micro action rugged field target gun.

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Or something like this:

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New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - LRRPF52 - 01-30-2015

The micro action really supports everything from hunting to competitive shooting, since your bolt travel is shorter, follow-up is really fast, recoil is basically nothing compared to short action cartridges, and it smacks stuff hard. For running and gunning, a lightweight gun that tracks well is a huge advantage over the front heavy beasts, especially suppressed.

I'm pretty excited about this.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - MrDraco - 01-31-2015

VASCAR2 Wrote:Well I already got a response from Legacy Sports, I guess I'd better start saving my pennies.

We ARE working on it ! I totally agree ...
With Hornady already having the ammo on the market with SST and Amax loads and
GMX coming ... great option for a deer / antelope cartridge !

Andy McCormick
President
Legacy Sports International, Inc

This is great news! I've been waiting for a factory Grendel bolt action for a long time.

LRRPF52 Wrote:Who all would be interested in these in 6.5 Grendel? We're looking at the option of running a Group Buy to get the ball rolling.

Poll added.

Is there a time frame on this? I would love to have one of their heavy barrel varminters but I just got done building an AR57 so it'll be at least this fall before I would have the money.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - Drifter - 01-31-2015

VASCAR2 Wrote:Well I already got a response from Legacy Sports, I guess I'd better start saving my pennies.

We ARE working on it ! I totally agree ...
With Hornady already having the ammo on the market with SST and Amax loads and
GMX coming
... great option for a deer / antelope cartridge !

Andy McCormick
President
Legacy Sports International, Inc

Maybe I missed the announcement, but what weight GMX is Hornady planning to use in the new Grendel ammo?

Just curious if they're planning a new Grendel-specific bullet, or if they're gonna simply load an existing projectile.


New Howa Micro Action- POLL ADDED - bwaites - 02-01-2015

That's a dream rifle, but I would prefer an A-5 type stock in a heavy contour. At $699, I'd do it myself!

PS- I run a Howa in 7mm WSM and its a great action. I'm really excited to see them consider this.