Howa 6.5 Carbon Stalker

[Rosecrans1]

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.