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Mike38 · July 18, 2010, 04:21 PM

I’ve been considering a Howa 1500 in .223 for my son. He now punches paper with a NEF Handi Rifle. Does anyone know the rate of twist for the 1500? I can’t find it on the internet. E-mailed a couple places, no reply. I even asked two local dealers, and got two different answers, (1:12 and 1:14) and both looked like they were guessing. I would like to be able to load some rounds with 70+ grain bullets, but probably can’t if the 1500 has a slow twist like 1:14.

July 18, 2010, 04:21 PM	#20
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	I’ve been considering a Howa 1500 in .223 for my son. He now punches paper with a NEF Handi Rifle. Does anyone know the rate of twist for the 1500? I can’t find it on the internet. E-mailed a couple places, no reply. I even asked two local dealers, and got two different answers, (1:12 and 1:14) and both looked like they were guessing. I would like to be able to load some rounds with 70+ grain bullets, but probably can’t if the 1500 has a slow twist like 1:14.