Howa Axiom Bolt Action Rifle [Bolt Action Rifle]:

The Howa Axiom is relatively strange looking for a bolt-action rifle. However, this is its greatest attribute. The reshaping of its butt stock reduces strain on the user, especially in higher caliber rounds. Therefore, this with the combination of a pad on the butt stock will allow the shooter to fire the rifle many times in succession without discomfort. This is of particular importance to shooters in a concealed situation, i.e. a hunter to whom every bit of movement could give away position to possible prey.

The barrel has a heavy profile, and the Axiom is very accurate straight out of the box. It will chamber just about any ammunition provided in the caliber that a particular rifle is chambered in. The strong bolt present in the rifle helps with this lack of selectivity. Furthermore, the fore stock has a disjointed assembly, which ventilates the weapon very well and prevents overheating.

If adjustment is needed, the 3 ¼" pound trigger pull can be adjusted, often allowing the shooter to drop around one pound of that weight.

Weight:	8.6 lbs (4 kg)
Calibers:	223 Remington, .204 Ruger, 22-250, .243 Winchester, 6.5x55mm, 25-06, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06, .300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum
Barrel Length:	20, 22" (55.9 cm) in standard caliber, 24" (61 cm) in magnum caliber.
Overall Length:	42.25" to 45" (107.3 to 114.3 cm).
Action:	Bolt Action.
Mode of Fire:	Single Shot.
Range:	1,800 feet (539 m).
Magazine:	Internal five round magazine.
Cost:	$800 to $1000
Made in:	Japan.
Special:	Very accurate rifle available in many calibers. Very comfortable to fire, due to exterior shape of the weapon. A recoil reducer is built into the stock.

Writeup by Wolfgang (vashna@nerdshack.com).

Minor formatting by Kitsune (E-Mail Kitsune).

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