Howa bolt guns

January 10, 2025, 02:35 PM

parabellum

I don't know how they are these days but in years past, Howa bolt action rifles were of superb quality, very underrated.

BTW, it's your one year anniversary of the same question: https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...0039505?r=1630039505

January 10, 2025, 03:22 PM

Dawes

Well then, that's a sign. I should buy that Howa.

January 10, 2025, 06:30 PM

sourdough44

I only have an Arisaka, seemingly an older Howa rifle. They have a long history, reviews are rather good.

https://www.howausa.com/gallery-1-2/

January 10, 2025, 06:52 PM

PCWyoming

I believe the Weatherby Vanguard is a rebranded Howa. They are known for their accuracy.

PC

January 10, 2025, 07:16 PM

ss9961

I may be getting one soon.
Check back in another year

January 10, 2025, 07:21 PM

parabellum

Don't want to be hasty

January 10, 2025, 08:46 PM

tatortodd

I bought a Howa in .338 Win Mag when I lived in Alaska '09-'14. Quality was very good, it's accurate, and well priced.

I bought a Weatherby Vanguard (yes, same rifle) in .270 Win when I first moved back to Texas in '16. Quality is very good, it's accurate, and well priced.

I bought a 26" Howa Chassis Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor in '17. Quality is good, and is well priced for a long barreled chassis rifle. As far as accuracy, I shot steel at 900 yards with it.

I haven't bought one since '17, but haven't heard anything negative during that time either.

January 14, 2025, 08:07 PM

sjtill

I’ve seen dynamite prices at Brownell’s for Howa action/barrel combos.

January 17, 2025, 09:50 AM

k5blazer

A few years back, I bought a Howa 1500 barreled action in .308 and put it in an MDT Oryx chassis. Very pleased with the setup.

January 18, 2025, 03:05 PM

sjtill

quote:
The Howa 1500 6.5 Creedmoor Barreled Action is a great platform for shooters who want to build their own long range, precision rifle at an affordable price. Starting with a standard-dimension forged steel short action (SA) receiver, Howa adds a hammer-forged barrel chambered for the popular new 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The tricky headspacing is even done for you. The Howa 1500 6.5 Creedmoor barreled action has a one-piece bolt with traditional twin opposing locking lugs and an M16 style extractor with plunger. Inside the is a crisp, light, two-stage HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) trigger that delivers a consistent, smooth pull and can be set to release at anything from 2.5 to 3.8 lbs. The three-position safety allows the action to be unloaded while on safe.

Includes standard hinged floor plate and magazine box
# 6 heavy / bull barrel or Match contour
1-8" rifling
1/2x20" or 5/8x24" threaded muzzle, with thread cap
Available with Blued or Stainless Finish
FFL required for purchase

Current Brownells price $410-550

January 28, 2025, 11:05 AM

lyman

quote:
Originally posted by sourdough44:
I only have an Arisaka, seemingly an older Howa rifle. They have a long history, reviews are rather good.

https://www.howausa.com/gallery-1-2/

they left out a bit, but I guess their contract business is not something they wanted known?

in addition to those mentioned, they also made the AR-180 for Armalite, as well as contract bolt guns and shotguns for S&W