Quote Originally Posted by Jackal1966 View Post
I pulled the action out and everything looks good.
I was sure to pull the recoil lug back and seat against the stock.
This being an APC chassis, there isn't much contact area. Just a 2 small pillars a little bit larger than the mounting screws, and the recoil tang.
When we took the muzzle brake off, center of impact shifted about 10" left constantly.
The barrel is free-floating with a handguard similar to an AR.
We went thru Winchester 150 grain white box, Armscorp, Remington Corelokt, Hornady Match 168 boat tail, Federal Sierra Matchking 168 premium, Black Hills, etc.
We went thru the break in process as described and watched a guy on YouTube describe it, too.
As far as trigger control, I would doubt that being a difference.
We both get the same results from this rifle, and have a 112 Savage .223 that groups .5", a 110 Savage tactical.308 that shoots one hole, and a Ruger American 300blk that groups decent.
I really hate to start breeding this gun, because it's only 7 weeks old and Howa guaranteed 1 MOA right out of the box.
We have an email to Howa and will see what they say.

Also, after break in, he cleaned it after every 20-30 rounds.
Hoppes #9, and patched it until the patches came out clean.

Thanks for all the info
Welp. I suggest sell it and get a savage. Sounds like the barrel is crap.


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