Best off the rack bolt Grendel

[Laman]

I don't know if its the best bolt Grendel but my Howa Heavy barrel has been a pleasant surprise. I normally take a new rifle out for a range session and than start tweaking the bedding etc to improve its performance. After my first range session with factory ammo I was impressed with its performance using factory ammo so I decided to leave it alone and just try some handloads. With very little effort with two different bullets and three powders its easily a less than MOA rifle with a 6x heavy duplex scope. For southern whitetail hunting it certainly more than adequate. I am also a sucker for smooth operating bolts and good triggers, this little gun has than both.

I did modify the magazine and lighten the trigger, both easily done. The stock is adequate but I will work on trimming it down to my liking. Just my take on my Howa. I will be buying a youth model for my grandson.