howa 1100 rimfire rumours?

[One Shot Scott]

hi
can anybody confirm that howa is releasing a new rimfire?

ive heard rumours and seen a few pictures but nothing official.

 

[Joshuaray83]

I'd debate buying one of this is the case. I always felt like Howas are underrated.

 

[Anb618]

OP, care to post photos you’ve seen? Haven’t heard a thing anywhere but here, and don’t find anything mentioning a model number or anything else using Google...except this post.

I hope Howa isn’t using influencers...if the past year has taught any lessons here, it’s that this forum won’t tolerate fake accounts hyping up new products. ?

 

[t8500shx]

Are you talking about something like this?

HOWA 22LR 18 INCH BARREL THREADED WITH BLACK STOCK - Shooter's Delight gun shop

SEMI GLOSS FINISH PIC RAIL 18" BARREL WITH THREADED MUZZLE SYNTHETIC STOCK

shootersdelight.com.au

 

[One Shot Scott]

Are you talking about something like this?

HOWA 22LR 18 INCH BARREL THREADED WITH BLACK STOCK - Shooter's Delight gun shop

SEMI GLOSS FINISH PIC RAIL 18" BARREL WITH THREADED MUZZLE SYNTHETIC STOCK

shootersdelight.com.au

hi mate
yes im talking about this add.

ive talked in the AHN forum about this and was shown a few photos .
i would like to know if its legit.

 

[One Shot Scott]

OP, care to post photos you’ve seen? Haven’t heard a thing anywhere but here, and don’t find anything mentioning a model number or anything else using Google...except this post.

I hope Howa isn’t using influencers...if the past year has taught any lessons here, it’s that this forum won’t tolerate fake accounts hyping up new products. ?

chill baby its a legit question.

 

[308pirate]

Interesting

 

[One Shot Scott]

 

[Frankr]

Very interesting

Is it going to be coming to the US?

Shot 2020 might be the year of EGR rimfire

 

[One Shot Scott]

Very interesting

Is it going to be coming to the US?

Shot 2020 might be the year of EGR rimfire

dunno mate
this howa is in AU.

 

[Gee Kay]

Cleavers in Qld are saying February some time, but I've learnt what is said isn't always what happens.

 

[Gee Kay]

No mention on Howa's website or OSA's website who import Howa into Australia.

Like the look of their stock. Wonder if it will shoot as good as it looks?

 

[One Shot Scott]

hey @iceng have you heard of this?
i forgot to ask you last weekend.

 

[iceng]

@One Shot Scott nope sorry. I can check with OSA in the morning, however I bet they are waiting until SHOT2020 to announce it. Looks like a regular rimfire, not a "full size clone" type deal.

 

[Nodak]

It may just be me but does the stock look 3d printed?

 

[Ahogue]

It may just be me but does the stock look 3d printed?

by the looks of it yes especially with the seem lines....easy way to prototype

 

[makepeace2000]

Is it a 60 degree action, or a 90? How’s the trigger?

 

[Jeeper48]

Pulled from FB

 

[One Shot Scott]

nice!

this is off cleavers website

 

[Frankr]

Why doesn’t any make a factory 16.25” threaded barrel for the 22lr other than 10/22’s?

why are all the new guns 18-18.5” barrels?
Correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t all the powder get burnt up before 16”?

nice!

this is off cleavers website

 

[Sgt47]

Why doesn’t any make a factory 16.25” threaded barrel for the 22lr other than 10/22’s?

why are all the new guns 18-18.5” barrels?
Correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t all the powder get burnt up before 16”?

My Cz 457 Varmint Pro has a 16.5" threaded barrel.

 

[Frankr]

My Cz 457 Varmint Pro has a 16.5" threaded barrel.

Ahhh forgot about that one, I was looking for one but ended up with an MTR .

 

[iceng]

It's not listed on the OSA wholesale portal currently, not that I can find. Unsure where they are getting pricing. Please also note that cleavers get crazy discounts for Howa from OSA.

Once they become available, I'm sure I'll get one to mess with and see what needs fixing (trigger, rail, etc..).

 

[One Shot Scott]

It's not listed on the OSA wholesale portal currently, not that I can find. Unsure where they are getting pricing. Please also note that cleavers get crazy discounts for Howa from OSA.

Once they become available, I'm sure I'll get one to mess with and see what needs fixing (trigger, rail, etc..).

ta Nik.
im keen to see if theyre worth a try.

 

[Joshuaray83]

Did they have a release date for them? I'd be curious to try one.

 

[One Shot Scott]

Did they have a release date for them? I'd be curious to try one.

the Cleavers ad says early Feb in Aus mate.

 

[Joshuaray83]

Being from the U.S., I didn't even know what Cleavers was. My bad.

 

[iceng]

Being from the U.S., I didn't even know what Cleavers was. My bad.

Think of them like a Buds gunshop.

 

[Frankr]

Just looked at the 2020 catalog and they don’t really have any description besides the photo above.
They do guarantee sub MOA.

 

[iceng]

I spoke to the OSA (Aus distrib) yesterday. Not a huge amount of info, but we are getting them. We are gonna have one to play with too.

Not listed on the portal, it's a "phone it in" only deal.

 

[One Shot Scott]

nice Nik.
let me know what you think, im very curious mate.

 

[makepeace2000]

Just saw this...

New Howa M1100 Rimfire Rifle (.22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR) « Daily Bulletin

Legacy Sports Int'l has just introduced a new bolt-action rimfire rifle -- the Howa M1100. This new rifle will be available in three chamberings: .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR.

bulletin.accurateshooter.com

 

[Merlin O]

Looks like a value to me. Will be looking for the reports when these are actually in shooters hands......

 

[Drew M]

Last I heard, barreled actions are at the distributors waiting on the stocks to arrive in Aus & NZ.

 

[wadebrown]

I just called sales at Legacy Sports, Howa's US importer, asking about when the M1100's would start shipping, he replied they should be in the hands of distributors and retailers this coming week. Any FFL with a storefront can order them today. I tried to get an idea of what retailers would be getting a large shipment and he would not tell me.

I will have my wallet out when I see one on the shelf, not much money to gamble on decent accuracy.

 

[Frankr]

Any new reviews out there?

can’t seem to find any newer ones out there

 

[308pirate]

Is it going to be coming to the US?

Look at the engraving in the pics. Something tells me it will.

 

[308pirate]

@Massoud

Y'all better get busy and then take my money.

 

[wadebrown]

Here they are in stock https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/hrf22lrg

 

[Littleluk]

On that same site, they also list a black one that has a bit more info on the Description. The biggest surprise to me is that it mentions the barrel is an HK Polygonal barrel profile. I understand that Polygonal barrels are a bad match for non-copper coated lead bullets. like say a 22LR. I wonder what the effects of lead fouling will be on that barrel. Of course, I saw that AFTER I ordered mine so we will just have to see what happens. I would welcome thoughts from people on the Polygonal barrel though.....

 

[gr8guns]

Duplicate, sorry.

 

[gr8guns]

I drunk the kool aid, my Howa should be here in all of its green glory tomorrow. I won't be able to test it for a couple of weeks, surgery on the knee Thursday.
I ordered a banjo, so I will be tuning it before the Howa......LOL ! I am really out classed on this forum......I haven't been here much except to lurk and read.

 

[308pirate]

I understand that Polygonal barrels are a bad match for non-copper coated lead bullets.

The old Glock myth just won't die

I shot shitloads of lead bullets through a Glock 17 with no unusual leading compared to that on conventionally rifled pistols. That Glock actually stayed cleaner with no leading at all for 3/4 of the length of the bore from the throat.

As long as the bullet is the appropriate hardness for the pressure behind it to obturate it, leading will be minimal to none in a barrel that isn't rough as a cob inside.

 

[Quarter Horse]

Howa usually outperforms it's price point. I'm looking forward to range reports.

 

[308pirate]

I drunk the kool aid, my Howa should be here in all of its green glory tomorrow. I won't be able to test it for a couple of weeks, surgery on the knee Thursday.
I ordered a banjo, so I will be tuning it before the Howa......LOL ! I am really out classed on this forum......I haven't been here much except to lurk and read.

Any updates?