adrucker

Im thinking about getting A Howa 1500 in 300 Winmag. I am looking at the package that includes the hogue overmolded stock (I have one on my .260 and love it), and then adding a Leupold VX-II or VX-III, and havint the whole thing cerakoted.

Anyone have any experience with the Howa's?
thanks,
Al

wyotimberghost

I love my Howa 1500 varminter supreme. Looks good, works great, and IMO it was a good value.

okgobbler

I haven't shot one, but I've fondled them several times. I seem to always go back to the savage. If you like the feel and fit, go for it though. They are supposed tobe good shooters.

homers brother

They ARE good shooters. I have a Vanguard in .300 Wby with a 3x9 Vari-X II that consistently shoots 1/2" groups with three rounds at 100 yards.

Power

I have a Smith & Wesson 1500 that was made in '84 with a bull barrel (.223) and it shoots awesome. It was made by Howa for them and I like it a lot. My only complaint is the trigger is crap, but I don't know about the new ones.

I wouldn't hesistate to buy a new one though, they look pretty good to me.

MarinePride

I have a Howa 1500 chambered in .223 and I'm happy with it. It is made in Japan and is basically a Weatherby Vanguard stamped as a Howa 1500, not much of a difference other than cosmetics. I've never had any problems with mine, but I've only had it for about 4 years and probably have only fired about 300 rounds through it so far. The best groups I can get are 1.5" at 100 for 5 shots, most are right around 2". I'm sure I'm the limiting factor and not the rifle.
I would buy another one.