Howa Big 5 special

[canative]

Don't know if this has been discussed. This Big 5 special on the Howa Whitetail .308 Bolt-Action Rifle Package for $639, is this a good deal? Overall is this a good entry level for hunting? Never heard of the scope it comes with. Pic is attached.

[ChuckDizzle]

I think the scope is junk, but I checked out the rifle on the rack and liked it a lot. I think it is a good deal.

[Subotai]

I kinda like the scope, but I'm not a scope guy. I think it falls in the category of "good enough".

[Need More Ammo]

Scope isn't great at all, rifle itself is not a bad choice for hunting.

Was this JUST for hunting? If so, there may be some better options for the price.

Big 5 just carries some entry-level rifles for slightly above average prices.

[Timbob55]

Howa has a reputation for making a very good rifle. The scope? meh

[BennyAdeline]

I bought this package for $460 with only 40 rounds down the barrel.

Rifle is top notch.

I scrapped the scope and put on a SWFA 10x. Original scope was fine enough but I like the SWFA stuff. I kept the bipod because it was surprisingly nice.

Tackdriver!

[Bainter1212]

I have a Weatherby made by Howa, it is worth every penny.

I can't speak to that scope.....probably junk though.

[pdq_wizzard]

one other thing to think about, a lot of states have or had a limit on the number of rounds your rifle can have when you are hunting. I know WY had a limit of 5 rounds..

[lewdogg21]

As a hunter my $.02 is that 10 round mag will be a pita as it's going to poke you in the back/side the entire time the rifle is slung over your back. Plus you will never need 10 rounds for hunting big game. A 5 round internal magazine is sufficient.

I'm not big bipod for deer hunting guy as the chances of finding a rest with only a 6-9" riser needed to get on target isn't likely unless you hunt from a permanent box blind.

Howa's are good rifles but I don't see what the scope name is so I can't comment. Go buy a regular howa/weatherby vanguard if you like the fit of that brand of rifle and put a Leupold VX-1 or VX-2 on it with some warne or other high quality (note, you don't need $100 or $200 rings on a hunting rifle) and you are set for life. Primary Arms has the VX-1's on sale right now for $169 plus ship with a discount code.

My two go to deer rifles are a Vanguard Series 2 in 257 Weatherby and a tika t3 light in 270 Winchester.

[Garandimal]

Don't think you can beat the MOSSBERG Patriot/Vortex Combo for ~ $400.

Very good rifle, and a very decent scope.

GR

[3006mv]

Iron sights would be nice

[7008gun]

Most states only allow 3 rounds for hunting

[Sutcliffe]

I usually avoid package deals

A mediocre scope and mounts affixed to a top notch rifle has always bugged me.

[Divernhunter]

There is no round limit in Ca for hunting with a rifle.
That said a 10 round mag is a waste of time and will just get in the way as stated above. Also if you take more than about 5 shots at an animal you probably should stop and go figure out what is wrong with the rifle or shooter. That is if you are the rare lucky one to get more than 1-2 shots at an animal

[Swampcrip]

Howas are excellent rifles. If its the same nico stirling scope that came on mine theb i would say that its a "meh good enough" scope.

Howas have been under rated for too long. I think you will be very happy with it.