Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard are nice rifles, everyone loves their Tikka's, Rem. I like them, I haven't owned a Ruger bolt action but I do like the short action RSI and a Model 70 is classy. I shoot Savages(5), Rem(2), Sako(1), Win Mod 70(1) and a Howa Mini. No brand loyalty here. I'm always on the lookout for a inexpensive 222 Rem bolt action preferably a Howa Mini, Mini Mauser or Sako L-461 note inexpensive, I want a shooter not a safe queen.