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howa 1100 rimfire rumours?

One Shot Scott

One Shot Scott

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

ive heard rumours and seen a few pictures but nothing official.
 
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 said:
Are you talking about something like this?

shootersdelight.com.au

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 shootersdelight.com.au
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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.
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Anb618 said:
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. ?
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chill baby its a legit question.
 
Very interesting

Is it going to be coming to the US?

Shot 2020 might be the year of EGR rimfire
 
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Cleavers in Qld are saying February some time, but I've learnt what is said isn't always what happens.
 
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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 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.
 
nice!

this is off cleavers website
 

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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”?



One Shot Scott said:
nice!

this is off cleavers website
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Frankr said:
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”?
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My Cz 457 Varmint Pro has a 16.5" threaded barrel.
 
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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..).
 
iceng said:
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..).
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ta Nik.
im keen to see if theyre worth a try.
 
Just looked at the 2020 catalog and they don’t really have any description besides the photo above.
They do guarantee sub MOA.
 
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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.
 
Last I heard, barreled actions are at the distributors waiting on the stocks to arrive in Aus & NZ.
 
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.
 
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Any new reviews out there?

can’t seem to find any newer ones out there
 
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.....
 
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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.
 
Littleluk said:
I understand that Polygonal barrels are a bad match for non-copper coated lead bullets.
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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.
 
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gr8guns said:
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.
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Any updates?
 
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