RWS 89 - OK?

briang2ad · Mar 2, 2018

So, a LGS has a very clean looking RWS 89 with an RWS Supreme scope. (Looks nice, but have no idea if these were good). Looks like a package and I guess that it is an older model of the Howa 1500 which has been sold in several configurations and several companies. I know the action is very good. It feels smoother than a Rem 700. The trigger feels very good. This model has a nice matte finished Euro style walnut stock, and is in excellent condition. The stock is inlaid for the three safety positions. 30-06. They want $650. What say y'all?

Corn-Picker · Mar 3, 2018

I don’t know if the RWS has any collectibility or a really nice stock, so my opinion may not be worth much, but you can get a new Weatherby Vanguard S2 sporter (walnut stock) in 30-06 for slightly less than $650 (no scope though).

https://www.kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=112881

briang2ad · Mar 3, 2018

Yes thank you. The stock is quite nice, but am clueless about the scope. I know RWS puts their name on cheap air rifle scopes, but what they used on HP rifles 25 years ago I don’t know.

Skylerbone · Mar 3, 2018

I’d say pass on that. It’s not a German rifle, in fact RWS had no real hand in it. It’s used and comes with an old, cheap scope, comparable to a Bushnell Banner.

For nearly even money you could buy a brand new CZ 557 with walnut stock and it will likely be more accurate. If you don’t care about walnut there are plenty of modern sporters selling for hundreds less.

morgaj1 · Mar 3, 2018

I have a Smith & Wesson 1500 Deluxe that would be the same as that rifle. It is incredibly accurate and smooth. Given that you will have to put a new scope on it, I wouldn't give more than about $400 for it.

briang2ad · Mar 3, 2018

Thanks gents! Looking on line, I found that the vanguard 2 gives you a bunch for the money and you roll your own scope. I did pick up a CZ 550 in 243 when gander mountain shut the doors. But wow those howa actions are smooooth.

Corn-Picker · Mar 3, 2018

briang2ad said:
Thanks gents! Looking on line, I found that the vanguard 2 gives you a bunch for the money and you roll your own scope. I did pick up a CZ 550 in 243 when gander mountain shut the doors. But wow those howa actions are smooooth.

I have both a CZ and a Howa. The Howa is definitely smoother, has a nicer trigger (I prefer two stage triggers), and is more accurate than my CZ. The CZ has CRF and a wood stock, which I prefer over the PF and synthetic combo of my Howa. Tough to go wrong with either one, though that being said I'll probably end up replacing the Howa with a Model 70, which I prefer due to the CRF and safety design (though it lacks that great two stage trigger).

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