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Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - Tombstone - 06-26-2021
Just got the scope and bottom metal mounted on it. 5lbs 11oz. as it sets. I hope it shoots! It feels great in the hand.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - peak98 - 06-27-2021
Fine looking weapon, Im interested in how well it shoots after break in.
peak98
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - VASCAR2 - 06-27-2021
I really like the looks of that Howa. Please post how you like your setup and range report.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - raamaudio - 06-28-2021
Very fine Grendel!
And with a great scope ends up low in weight which I always prefer, Leupold and low weight rifles that is
Rick
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - Tombstone - 07-05-2021
Couple notes on the new lightweight. Action is the stiffest and noisiest of all my Howa minis. It doesn't feel like it got the same attention with final fitting as all of my other ones. There are a few scuffs on the carbon stock as it came out of the box and a small ding on the underside of the barrel that you can feel with your fingernail. Now for the good. I shot it this weekend and it is grouping .75" with Hornady Black while I am breaking in the barrel. Can't wait to try some of my handholds. Cleaning the barrel almost zero copper fouling and the bore was very smooth while patching. So all in all it shows a lot of promise. I would buy it again even with the flaws that were noted.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - raamaudio - 07-05-2021
Sorry it is a bit rough in the action and ding on the barrel but dang glad it is shooting so well already!
If you do not mind can you let us know what height the scope mounts are and the scope model?
It would help me decide if I want to get a rail and use some rings I have or get the Talleys in the right height.
Thanks,
Rick
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - 6.5Geo - 07-05-2021
Wow, nice stock!
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - Tombstone - 07-06-2021
The mounts are talley low. The scope is a Leupold efr 3-9x33. It is a low as you can go without touching the barrel. Thats how I like them.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - raamaudio - 07-06-2021
THANKS
The scope looks huge on that little rifle! I have had two different EFR scopes, dang fine for the money I thought, especially when bought them on huge discounts.
12.1 ounces, amazing weight.
Rick
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - Rosecrans1 - 07-15-2021
I read the write-up on this rifle in G&A August issue. They really glowed about it but they tend to glow on most things if the manufacturer's advertising helps pay their bills.
It's an amazing weight and I'm glad you are getting good results right out of the box with factory ammo. This would be my choice of a Howa mini-action. Please keep us posted on how it proceeds through break-in and handloading for it.
I could see my RAP taking a backseat to this rifle.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - EigerWand - 07-17-2021
Wow that looks good.
Nice stock.
Good scope for it too.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - tdbru - 07-17-2021
Tombstone,
does that rifle also have a CF wound barrel too? or is just the stock CF? Under 6lb ready to go. that's IMPRESSIVE!!
well done.
-tdbru
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - Tombstone - 07-18-2021
Mine is the Stalker model that comes with CF stock and standard 22" sporter barrel like any other mini has on it.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - Beerswimmer - 09-01-2021
What's the balance like with that? Not too much weight out front?
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - Lemonaid - 12-11-2021
I just found this review at Guns and Ammo. Might be of interest. https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/howa-carbon-stalker-65-grendel-rifle-review/454845
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - biodsl - 12-12-2021
Lemonaid Wrote:I just found this review at Guns and Ammo. Might be of interest. https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/howa-carbon-stalker-65-grendel-rifle-review/454845
That's a great looking rifle.
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - tdbru - 12-12-2021
anyone know if the stock is available to retro on an existing std bbl 6.5 Grendel?
-tdbru
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - PaulieV - 12-17-2021
tdbru Wrote:anyone know if the stock is available to retro on an existing std bbl 6.5 Grendel?Yeah I think so. I've seen them advertised at my LGS for mini, short & long 1500/Vanguard
-tdbru
Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker - LRRPF52 - 12-30-2021
Lemonaid Wrote:I just found this review at Guns and Ammo. Might be of interest. https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/howa-carbon-stalker-65-grendel-rifle-review/454845I wish there would have been something like this when I was a kid.
The Howa Minis almost feel like a rimfire action. CF stock shaves the weight down to where this would be a joy to carry in the field.
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