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Posted: 3/25/2008 12:21:09 PM EDT
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Howa M1500 Anyone heard of this gun? I bought a .308 "Hunter" version a while back for $200 after doing some research on the net. It has a walnut stock and the previous owner had a p.o.s. Bushnell scope on it. I had never heard of this manufacturer until I saw the gun. It shoots fantastic, but aside from reading articles on the net I don't know much more about it. BTW......before anyone tells me there's a potential recall on the bolt, I already had that taken care of, which is the reason how I found out its a pre 1993 production.  |
| Mine rocks. Head over to the Precision Rifle forum and read the tacked comparison thread; the Howa action receives decent marks. It's a largely overlooked brand with plenty of potential; the only turn-off for most is the lack of dedicated accessories, but I have heard that some Rem 700 stuff can be made to fit. |
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I have a Weatherby Vanguard in 300 WBY. That's a glorified Howa 1500. The local Commie-Mart had mine on clearance for $299. It's virtually replaced my M700 .270 for most of my bolt action shooting. I added a Bell & Carlson stock and it's turned out to be a fine rifle. The Howa action is a real sleeper. ZM |
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Ive got a Howa myself in 30.06 ..... Weatherby uses the Howa action on their rifles and Howa uses Weatherbys stocks .... its an even trade off Larry ..... you didnt sell yours to a pawn shop in Snellville/Centerville acrossed from the old Army Navy store on 78 a while ago did you ? |
Nope. |
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I have a Howa 1500 JRS supreme in .308. Awesome bolt action! When I am on with it, sub 1/4" groups at 100 yds are possible with Fed Gold Match ammo. Cheap surplus is barely over 1" at 100yds, and all of the hunting and commercial stuff I have is around 3/4" or less. Aftermarket triggers are available for it. The factory one can be adjusted, but it sealed at the factory. Breaking the sealant on the screws voids the warranty. Rem 700 scope bases will work with the Howa's. Weatherby Vanguard stocks will also work. I am debating getting a B&C Medalist for it. |
Whats the warranty duration on it? |
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