Howa 1500

brbowman · December 4, 2007, 10:28 AM

Been looking at this rifle in 270 WSM. But I don't know much about Howa. It has the thumb hole stock and I love the feel of it. Give me some feedback please.

Beretta16 · December 4, 2007, 10:40 AM

My Howa 1500 Lightning 30-06 shoots .5 moa with factory ammo. They are an excellent value, and they (Howa) make the Weatherby Vanguards. Renowned for theirs accuracy. The have an excellent trigger pull, also.

Fremmer · December 4, 2007, 10:47 AM

I've hunted with a buddy who owns one. His Howa is reliable and accurate, and I've seen him take several deer with it. If you like it, buy it!

taylorce1 · December 4, 2007, 11:20 AM

My friend has one in a Weatherby Vanguard .300 Win Mag, and it is very accurate he hates it when I out shoot him with his rifle though. I wouldn't be afraid to buy one, but I probably wouldn't get one with a thumbhole stock. I don't like that stock for hunting game, it is fine if you are doing a lot of shooting at varmints or from a bench. I know some people who use the .270 WSM and they love that cartridge, I'm kind of stuck on the plain old .270 Win.

castnblast · December 4, 2007, 12:19 PM

there's been lots of posts on Howa rifles. I have yet to see a negative one. I own one in 22-250 and it shoots sub moa w/ handloads. 22-250 can be finickey (sp??). Triger is fully adjustable and I really like the 3 position safety. Great gun. I'd buy another one with no second thoughts.

Scorch · December 4, 2007, 03:39 PM

Howa rifles have been imported into the USA since the mid 1980s, and have a well-earned reputation for accuracy and reliability. You could easily do a lot worse than buying a Howa rifle.

trigger45 · December 5, 2007, 02:39 PM

i LIKE THE HOWA! about as good or better than a remington. barrel comes clean quick. 1 inch groups or better with 4x scope. mine is a .270 win. good trigger.

jsteve · January 11, 2008, 08:13 PM

My Howa 1500 .308 holds .6 to .75 moa @100yds with factory ammo. Winchester or Federal. It doesn't like the expensive Hornady or Winchester stuff.

knzn · January 11, 2008, 10:46 PM

I've only ever been around one which is mine in 30-06 and it's a keeper.

tINY · January 12, 2008, 02:27 AM

Alright then, I'll post a negative comment about the Howa rifle:

The bolt body diameter is smaller than Remingtons, Winchesters, and Savages. I had to buy ana adapter to use my bore guide.

Other than that, I like my Howa 1500 a lot....

-tINY

Wayfarin'Stranger · January 12, 2008, 11:54 AM

Overall I like mine pretty well. It shoots like a champ, and seems pretty tuff.

I have the M1500 with the Hogue stock on it. The Howa action is pretty decent, but I prefer the Rem 700 action alot more. Howa's bolt fit seems like it has a little too much play in it.

It's a good solid rifle, you shouldn't be dissappointed.

December 4, 2007, 10:28 AM	#1
brbowman Junior Member Join Date: March 28, 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 6	Howa 1500 Been looking at this rifle in 270 WSM. But I don't know much about Howa. It has the thumb hole stock and I love the feel of it. Give me some feedback please.

December 4, 2007, 12:19 PM	#5
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,143	there's been lots of posts on Howa rifles. I have yet to see a negative one. I own one in 22-250 and it shoots sub moa w/ handloads. 22-250 can be finickey (sp??). Triger is fully adjustable and I really like the 3 position safety. Great gun. I'd buy another one with no second thoughts. __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

December 4, 2007, 03:39 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,037	Howa rifles have been imported into the USA since the mid 1980s, and have a well-earned reputation for accuracy and reliability. You could easily do a lot worse than buying a Howa rifle. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

December 5, 2007, 02:39 PM	#7
trigger45 Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 1999 Location: TEXAS,USA Posts: 252	i LIKE THE HOWA! about as good or better than a remington. barrel comes clean quick. 1 inch groups or better with 4x scope. mine is a .270 win. good trigger. __________________ 5.56x45, .243win, 6.5x55SE, 6.8 spc, .270 win, 9x19mm,.45acp, .410, .50bp, 12ga. I would like to see a modern 7x57and 8x57 in my safe.

January 11, 2008, 10:46 PM	#9
knzn Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 2001 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 125	I've only ever been around one which is mine in 30-06 and it's a keeper. __________________ knzn=kansan "For he was a man of propper wit, and the ghosty tails of the tall hills didn't scare him none."

December 4, 2007, 10:40 AM	#2
Beretta16 Junior member Join Date: November 22, 2007 Location: MN Posts: 230	My Howa 1500 Lightning 30-06 shoots .5 moa with factory ammo. They are an excellent value, and they (Howa) make the Weatherby Vanguards. Renowned for theirs accuracy. The have an excellent trigger pull, also.

December 4, 2007, 10:47 AM	#3
Fremmer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,482	I've hunted with a buddy who owns one. His Howa is reliable and accurate, and I've seen him take several deer with it. If you like it, buy it!

December 4, 2007, 11:20 AM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO & Lubbock, TX Posts: 4,703	My friend has one in a Weatherby Vanguard .300 Win Mag, and it is very accurate he hates it when I out shoot him with his rifle though. I wouldn't be afraid to buy one, but I probably wouldn't get one with a thumbhole stock. I don't like that stock for hunting game, it is fine if you are doing a lot of shooting at varmints or from a bench. I know some people who use the .270 WSM and they love that cartridge, I'm kind of stuck on the plain old .270 Win.

January 11, 2008, 08:13 PM	#8
jsteve Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2008 Location: South Georgia Posts: 4	My Howa 1500 .308 holds .6 to .75 moa @100yds with factory ammo. Winchester or Federal. It doesn't like the expensive Hornady or Winchester stuff.

January 12, 2008, 02:27 AM	#10
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	Alright then, I'll post a negative comment about the Howa rifle: The bolt body diameter is smaller than Remingtons, Winchesters, and Savages. I had to buy ana adapter to use my bore guide. Other than that, I like my Howa 1500 a lot.... -tINY

January 12, 2008, 11:54 AM	#11
Wayfarin'Stranger Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 115	Overall I like mine pretty well. It shoots like a champ, and seems pretty tuff. I have the M1500 with the Hogue stock on it. The Howa action is pretty decent, but I prefer the Rem 700 action alot more. Howa's bolt fit seems like it has a little too much play in it. It's a good solid rifle, you shouldn't be dissappointed.