sherman Report post Posted June 4, 2015 While on a date with my wife she found a gun she had to get a Howa 1500 7mm08 With factory ammo it didn't do so good But then I made a few test rounds and we found a winner it is IMR 4064 39.4 gr with 139 gr sst Wow what a difference this was a 4 shot group. But the really Cool thing is this Gila monster we saw on the way out makes two for this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted June 4, 2015 That's awesome! Savage Axis II with the Muddy Girl stock? My daughter loves hers, although its the original Axis (youth model). A year later and she'd have picked that stock! Hers does great with Hornady factory ammo, but the loads I developed using RL15 are right around 0.5"! And love the Gila monster, too! I miss that about living in SE Arizona! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted June 4, 2015 It is a Howa 1500 the stock is a hogue from the guy at Cal ranch it is a new line for Howa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Looks good. You gonna leave the factory trigger in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted June 4, 2015 The trigger isn't that bad why do you have a after market trigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted June 4, 2015 Nice group. That Gila is really dark colored. Cool animals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted June 4, 2015 It is a Howa 1500 the stock is a hogue from the guy at Cal ranch it is a new line for Howa You even said Howa in your op. My bad. Great rifle and groups! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted June 4, 2015 No, I've just heard that Howas come with very good triggers but don't get lighter than 2.5 lbs. I was just curious what you were gonna do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted June 5, 2015 No, I've just heard that Howas come with very good triggers but don't get lighter than 2.5 lbs. I was just curious what you were gonna do. It is very chrisp and I usually don't change factory trigger I just get use to them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 6, 2015 2.5 pounds is on the light side for a hunting rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted June 6, 2015 No, I've just heard that Howas come with very good triggers but don't get lighter than 2.5 lbs. I was just curious what you were gonna do. It is very chrisp and I usually don't change factory trigger I just get use to them Im not much of a gunner and may be showing my ignorance, but why would you not lighten it up? All the factory ones ive had (which isnt that many) were always so tight i couldnt stay on target i had to tug so hard on them. My 14 yo girl was shooting about 6" at 100 yards with her rem 780 and the factory trigger set at 7lbs. I watched a youtube video on adjusting it and reset it myself to 3.5 and the next time we went she was shooting about 1.5" groups at 100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted June 6, 2015 No, I've just heard that Howas come with very good triggers but don't get lighter than 2.5 lbs. I was just curious what you were gonna do. It is very chrisp and I usually don't change factory trigger I just get use to them Im not much of a gunner and may be showing my ignorance, but why would you not lighten it up? All the factory ones ive had (which isnt that many) were always so tight i couldnt stay on target i had to tug so hard on them. My 14 yo girl was shooting about 6" at 100 yards with her rem 780 and the factory trigger set at 7lbs. I watched a youtube video on adjusting it and reset it myself to 3.5 and the next time we went she was shooting about 1.5" groups at 100. If I had a 7 lb trigger I would adjust it as Well. Most of my guns triggers break at 3 lbs there are some people that want a trigger set to break with ounces of pressure and IMO that is way to sensitive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted June 6, 2015 No need to change a thing with those groups. Trigger pull weight is only a preference thing. I prefer light but The proof is in the groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted June 6, 2015 Don't get the trigger weight is too light for hunting thing. A good trigger is paramount when shooting accurately and long range.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
