New .22-250 Bolt Action

[galster69]

Hello all,
I just ordered a Howa 1500 with Hogue overmoulded stock and NikkoSterling 4-10 X42?? scope.  I paid $450 for the whole package in .22-250.  I plan for this to be my new varmint rifle.  It won't be in for a week or so.  Can anyone testify to the accuracy of this rifle and the quality of the scope?  I may or may not keep the scope on this rifle, I do have other rifles that the scope will work on.  I just read a post about the trigger on these not being great but that's just from one person.  I'd like to know about experiences that others have had with this rifle.
Thanks,
Rick

[243dave]

I've tickered with a couple of Howas lately and I think they are a nice and accurate rifle for the price. Both triggers adjusted to under 3lbs with no creep, before that they were terrible(probably 6lbs with lots of creep). The one I shot was a 243 and it done under 1 inch at 100yds with factory ammo. As for the Nikko scopes they seem clear and well built but can't say more because I don't own one. Wish I could be more help, but I think it will be a nice rifle, scope combo.   Dave

[Slowpoke Slim]

I have a vanguard in 257 wby mag. It's made by Howa. It shoots great, sub-moa with my handloads very consistently.

The trigger on mine was a sorry piece of crap. Life's too short to shoot a crappy trigger. I put on a Timney trigger. It now shoots like it should, what a difference a trigger makes. Try yours first, you may have a "good" trigger. If not, swap it for a Timney.

I've never looked through a Nikko scope, so I can't comment on it.