howa 1500

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    Howa 1500 blueprinting

    Hey all, New as a participant but long time forum reader. I’m blueprinting a howa 1500 short action. I bought a .308 copy in 2014 or so and it’s harvested several animals. Despite being generally happy with the performance, It would have left-right POI shifts in addition to the usual up/down...
  2. Jrtex

    Accessories MDT LSS XL gen2 Howa/weatherby 1500 LA chassis

    For sale is my LSS XL Gen 2 chassis. Will come with the rear stock and handle. Asking $750 OBO
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    Berger 87 gr VLD hunter Howa .243 1:10 twist

    Hi, New member here, anyone have real world experience with a howa 24" 1:10 twist shooting berger 87gr VLD hunter out to 600m? I will be working up a load using H4350, i know the 87gr Vmax shoots great but i want the bergers to work and im reading conflicting posts about them so i need some...
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    Berger 87 gr VLD hunter Howa .243 1:10 twist

    Hi, New member here, anyone have real world experience with a howa 24" 1:10 twist shooting berger 87gr VLD hunter out to 600m? I will be working up a load using H4350, i know the 87gr Vmax shoots great but i want the bergers to work and im reading conflicting posts about them so i need some...
  5. Benfield_Precision

    Firearms Howa 1500/ Boyd’s AT-1 stock/ 6.5 CM

    Action is blueprinted and trued. Still uses the stock metric barrel tenon threads, Boyd’s AT-1 stock (great for growing kids or smaller stature shooters) Barrel is a Tikka T3 Tactical take-off that had a great looking bore, so I cut the threads off threaded and chambered in clean fresh rifling...
  6. Cpaul

    Budget setup: Ruger Precision VS. Howa

    Looking to buy a budget setup for use as a LEO. Thought I had made up my mind to go with the RPR. I then started looking at the Howa Actions in an Oryx chassis. As well as some of the Howa full rifles. Now I am not so sure my mind is made up. Must be in .308. Anyone have experience with both of...
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    Howa 1500 bolt wear.

    I have a Howa 1500 LA, that I have put about 300 rounds through, but I have cycled the bolt quite a bit to run it in. But I have noticed right behind the one lug, the bolt has a wear mark that I'm not sure is supposed to be there. See pictures. I'm also wondering if I should lap my lugs, since...
  8. dankcincy

    Howa 1500 7 PRC Build

    Its going to be a blueprinted Howa 1500 with an LRI fitted K&P 28" MTU Contour 1:8 Left Twist with an Ultrdyne Apollo LR brake sitting in a Woox Exactus precision stock using the Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56 in a 30 MOA American Defense mount sitting on a 25MOA rail. Out of the box this was a...
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    Firearms Howa – Model 1500 Flag Chassis-6.5 CM w/Nikko Stirling 4-16x50 scope

    FOR SALE – Howa – Model 1500 Flag Chassis-6.5 CM w/Nikko Stirling 4-16x50 scope - New - Model: HCRA72507USK - Buffalo River Bipod - Mag: 20 round -1x - Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor Price: $1,400.00 OBO Local to Memphis, TN - Will ship to your FFL for additional $35
  10. K

    Howa 1500 .308 168gr or 178gr??

    I just picked up a Howa 1500 American Flag Chassis in .308 and am having trouble deciding on what bullet to run. Ideally I would try multiple but finances are a little tight so hoping to get a head start and see what people like running. As of now I am looking at running either Hornady ELD-M or...
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    Hi, old member, new to the app. From CA.

    Hi all, Been around for a bit. I stay in Los Angeles , Mexican roots ,US citizen,I call LA home. I prefer bolt guns and rimfire guns in general. But yes, I do like ARs haha. I Love this place , it has taught me a lot and the few interactions I have had with some members had been great. I even...
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    A rimfire scope in a 223 bolt, will it make it?

    Hi all: So as I post this, I just purchased a howa 1500 short action in 223. I purchased a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire II ,3x9. It is currently mounted in a mp15-22. As I have a side red dot on that 22, a trs25; I want to use that scope in the new 223 bolt action. Will the scope take the recoil? I do...
  13. Oryx_Official

    Precision Rifle Gear ORYX Christmas Giveaway - Win 1 of 2 Oryx Chassis in any of our inlets

    We're giving away 2 Oryx Chassis in any inlet we make. No purchase necessary. Thinking of doing a custom build or want to try switching from a stock to a chassis? We want to make your holidays even better. Click the link bellow to follow our social media accounts and enter. Sharing with friends...
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    .223 Rifle Choice for MDT XRS

    MDT keeps coming out with more options for their XRS chassis for a variety of rifle brands. I’d like one for a .223 bolt action rifle to use for medium range (300-800 yards) target shooting & marksmanship in PRS & benchrest practice. I value accuracy & a smooth bolt action, and am considering a...
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    Firearms Howa 1500 .243 Winchester F/S $450+ shipping / fees

    Greetings all, COVID Sucks, So I'm selling things to re-coup funds (pilot, went without work for a long time) I have a Howa "lightning" .243 Win(I think the lightning model indicated a 20" light barrel, bolt knob hollowed, and receiver milled from factory). Its always been around an honest 1.5...
  16. jb0311

    SOLD SPF $475 Howa 1500 .22-250 Hogue Kryptek Cerakote

    I bought this rifle back in 2016 and other than zeroing have not shot it since. I usually am not in the business of selling firearms, but it just sits in the safe and I would rather have a .17hmr or .243 taking up the space instead. This has less than a box of ammo through it. Comes with factory...
  17. Bryan marks

    Gunsmithing Howa 1500 re-barrel

    Has anyone sent there Howa 1500 to get re-barreled? I don’t like the thought of the barrel nut so I’m looking to get a shouldered barrel or has anyone had lick with the remage barrel nut system? I was trying to get ahold of Matt Hornback because he used to shoot Howa actions. I’m in Southern...
  18. TIMMYTOY

    Firearms MPA Howa 1500 SOLD.....SOLD

    MPA competition chassis,barricade stop,spigot mount,right hand.two round holder side of chassis. Howa 1500 6.5 creedmoor barreled action 24 inch Timney Trigger Helfire muzzle brake. area 419 non-removable knob. Nightforce 20 moa rail Have load data- 42.2 H4350 Hornady Eldm 140gr. About 350...
  19. Roach21

    Firearms Sold - MPA HOWA 1500 6.5 cm 24"

    I am selling my starter rifle. Used it primarily for hunting so it has surface wear, but it is completely functional. Expect factory accuracy (MOA or better). BA only: HOWA 1500 6.5 cm 24" - 2 stage Hac trigger set at 3 lbs - around 500rds of factory Hornady ammo through it - 20 moa Scope Base...
  20. aoisdff8a7ytuigh

    KRG Bravo for Howa 1500 (7mm Rem Mag)

    Hello forum, I’m going to start of by saying that my rifle as of now, is set up for hunting and long range shooting. With the coronavirus, school ended for me prematurely, leaving plenty of time for me and my dad to go hunting and shooting. I have my rifle zeroed at 100 yards, and since before...