Ordered a New 24 inch threaded HB in a pretty ugly Hogue OD green stock today...hoping a good muzzle brake and the barrel's weight will make thus gun a good shooter. was looking at The REM 700 and the new Savage 10/110 LR hunter bu tdecided on the Howa. Have the 308 tricked out in the 20 HB scope package and am quite happy with it...would welcome any thought or comments...