I have only shot commercial ammo through it but it has shot everything at less than an inch. I am the limiting factor on accuracy, I need to work on my shooting skills to really get the full potential of the barrel.
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Howa 1500 builds **post them**
- Thread starter stello1001
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Where do you buy Howas? Been looking on the interwebz. Seems the 24”, 26” heavy barreled stuff is hard to find. Is Brownells going to restock barreled actions ?
This bad boy is transitioning from the factory 20' .308 barrel to IBI 24' 6.5x47 "medium hunter" profile. Have a Vortex LHT 3-15x42 ready to ride atop and a metric ton of 130 hybrids, should be dandy
Had never heard of IBI so looked them up. Try as I might I couldn't find any mention of Howa threading anywhere in their site. Is this something one has to call in?
Howa long action
Mcgowen 28" Remington sendero contour
33 nosler
Precision armament brake
Cabela's Cx-Pro 5-25 FFP
Refinished howa stock and barrel channel opened up
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I got a before and after for you
Before
After
I got a before and after for you
Before
- 1500 308 Win, 24" #6 contour OEM barrel
- Desert tan Duracoat
- Timney trigger
- KRG 180-Xray chassis
- EGW 20 MOA base
- SWFA 3-15X42, Burris low rings
- Chicom Harris knockoff
- Witt Machine clamp on 5/8-24 adapter
- VG6 Gamma 762 brake
After
- 1500 308 Win, #6 contour OEM barrel cut to 17" and threaded 5/8-24
- OD Green Cerakote
- Timney trigger
- KRG 180-Xray chassis
- EGW 20 MOA base
- Steiner P4Xi 4-16X56, PRI high rings
- Atlas V8
- VG6 Gamma 762 brake
Good stuff. Have you shot with the new glass yet?
I hear it's a top notch scope and for that, I've been curious to buy one!
Tomorrow.
I picked up the barreled action earlier today then bolted everything up a couple hours ago. Gotta boresight it tonight, then off to the 100 yd range tomorrow for zero and chrono, then to Thunder Valley on Sunday to see how far this thing will go.
Hi all. I recently purchased one of the Howa 1500 Lightning rifles in 300 PRC from Buds Gun Shop. I shot it for the first time yesterday and had some ejector marks. 
My load (virgin Hornady brass, GM215M primers, 74.5 grs RL26, 225 ELD-M) didn’t seems like it was high pressure; easy bolt lift, no excessive case expansion, no primer cratering or flowing, cases easily re-chamber. The velocity was also lower then expected than a excessively loaded round, 2717 FPS.
When I looked at the ejector I noticed that the end is rounded. When it’s compressed with a round loaded in the chamber it looks like there would a be a small circle of the brass that is not supported during firing.
Is this a normal mark you all see on your fired brass or do you all think it’s a pressure or rifle problem. Thanks for your input.
Mike
My load (virgin Hornady brass, GM215M primers, 74.5 grs RL26, 225 ELD-M) didn’t seems like it was high pressure; easy bolt lift, no excessive case expansion, no primer cratering or flowing, cases easily re-chamber. The velocity was also lower then expected than a excessively loaded round, 2717 FPS.
When I looked at the ejector I noticed that the end is rounded. When it’s compressed with a round loaded in the chamber it looks like there would a be a small circle of the brass that is not supported during firing.
Is this a normal mark you all see on your fired brass or do you all think it’s a pressure or rifle problem. Thanks for your input.
Mike
Hey guys, looking pretty hard into getting a howa 1500 for first long range rifle. I wanted to get the KRG 180 xray, but seems that they dont make them anymore. I see the howa bravo sold separately is a pretty significant bump up in price from the non-howa bravos, which is unfortunate, but probably the direction I'll go in. How much were the factory assembled Howa Bravo's before they were discontinued?
Regarding the 6.5 cm barreled actions from Brownells, I see the price is ~$530 today. Has this gone up since the barreled actions came out? I see people post about getting howa BA on sale for <$300, but were these in 6.5 cm or I am guessing .308.
Regarding the 6.5 cm barreled actions from Brownells, I see the price is ~$530 today. Has this gone up since the barreled actions came out? I see people post about getting howa BA on sale for <$300, but were these in 6.5 cm or I am guessing .308.
They are 6mm Creedmoor with a 22 inch 2# profile barrel and I think they are still at that price. As for the stock, look at the MDT XLR chassis, it is just like the KRG Bravo chassis. On a side note, now with 300 PRC becoming popular, I like to see MDT and KRG come out with long actions of those two chassis.
Brownells has done good sales on occasion, but more frequently in the past. There was a sale for $250 6 cm barreled actions a few weeks ago. They don't seem to go that low very often any more.
That's about what price I got my 6.5 Cm barreled action from them a few years ago, but they now come with muzzle threads and a thread protector from the factory for pretty much the same price. Nice little bonus. Any of the sub $500 Howa barreled actions are probably sporter weight barrels. Still kicking myself for not picking up one of those $250 6 creedmoors just to use as a donor action...
The barreled actions have gone up in price over the years. I got my heavy barreled, threaded 6.5 cm for just over $400 about 3 years ago. That was before Brownells was the exclusive dealer though, I had a local place order it for me.
They're a great first LR option. Good factory actions with good QC and triggers. Tons of aftermarket support now too.
They're a great first LR option. Good factory actions with good QC and triggers. Tons of aftermarket support now too.
Looks great.
Looks like a Preferred Barrel Blanks' barrel? What contour/spec is that..?
This started as a Brownell barreled action in 6.5 Creedmoor. I just had it coated by Brandon at Custom Gun Coatings he does amazing work!
I had one of mine turned down and threaded standard size for most aftermarket knobs. Another came already threaded from the factory.
On my two Mini Actions I have installed the generic rubber bolt balls and they work alright for what I use them for.
The one I have is a aluminum bolt on that I bought from Tactical Works for 24$ plus shipping. You can also get it from LSI. They will have it listed on the Howa site when it is in stock.
They pop up in the exchange every now and then. Our California gun chain (Tuners) was selling full rifles with cheap stocks for $300 earlier in the year. I bought several of the rifles, threw the stocks away, and used the BA's to build on. That was probably the best firearms related deal I've ever found.
I picked up one of the G&G bolt knob extensions, and it looks good and works great. Probably would have considered the bolt-on knob from LSI but didn’t know about it at the time.
I looks good to me, I wouldnt worry about it, especially with a Howa. They are pretty overbuilt just judging by the action weight.
Thanks for responding. The ring is indented into the case, and as close as I can measure is the same diameter as the ejector hole on the bolt face. I think I must have a slightly raised edge from the machining of the bolt.
Mike
Mike
'daww....well....shucks. Thanks.
I actually just swapped some of my scopes around, and the Midas came off in favor of another SWFA, identical to the camo rifle. I'm trying to standardize as much as I can, and I really like that older model SWFA.
Putting it through its paces tomorrow at Triple C, so we'll see if it repeats the performance.
Does anyone know if a HACT will work on an older Vanguard? I don't see why not since they are supposed to be the same action just branded differently but thought I should ask.
Howa 6mm Creedmoor 26" semi-heavy barreled action (1/2x28 thread)
KRG Bravo
EGW HD 20MOA rail
Gunbloke 1.0 Benchrest spring (~1lb pull)
Precision Armament shoulderless 1/2x28 - 5/8x24 thread adapter
VG6 Gamma 762 brake
eBay 1/2x28 jam nut
Harris BRMS w/ KMW Pod-Loc
Snyder Precision butt-stock weights/spacers x3 (~14" LOP)
KRG T-slot internal forend weight
MDT M-Lok weights
Arken SH4 Gen II 6-24x50 w/ Arken throw lever
Seekins Precision rings low .92"
Vortex Lo-Pro anti-cant level
Area419 Remington bolt knob
Punching well above it's weight for ~$1500 all-in, speaking of weight: sitting at ~18lbs...
Bullet-jump testing with my powder-puff practice load (only running @2860fps, things tighten up with speed @~3100fps) :
KRG Bravo
EGW HD 20MOA rail
Gunbloke 1.0 Benchrest spring (~1lb pull)
Precision Armament shoulderless 1/2x28 - 5/8x24 thread adapter
VG6 Gamma 762 brake
eBay 1/2x28 jam nut
Harris BRMS w/ KMW Pod-Loc
Snyder Precision butt-stock weights/spacers x3 (~14" LOP)
KRG T-slot internal forend weight
MDT M-Lok weights
Arken SH4 Gen II 6-24x50 w/ Arken throw lever
Seekins Precision rings low .92"
Vortex Lo-Pro anti-cant level
Area419 Remington bolt knob
Punching well above it's weight for ~$1500 all-in, speaking of weight: sitting at ~18lbs...
Bullet-jump testing with my powder-puff practice load (only running @2860fps, things tighten up with speed @~3100fps) :
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One from Down Under.
My 300wm LR Varmint.
Southern Cross Small Arms TSP X chassis.
Bushnell Nitro 3-12x44.
Leupold PWR2 rings.
MDT grip.
Gunbloke 1.5lb trigger springs & Exterminator brake.
Its for Sambar & Fallow Deer Hunting.
My 300wm LR Varmint.
Southern Cross Small Arms TSP X chassis.
Bushnell Nitro 3-12x44.
Leupold PWR2 rings.
MDT grip.
Gunbloke 1.5lb trigger springs & Exterminator brake.
Its for Sambar & Fallow Deer Hunting.
1500, Postman Precision Rifle Chassis, Jard Trigger, Columbia River Arms 1:8 in 6XC, USO SN3 3.8-22x44, Seekins rings, JP Tactical brake, McGowan barrel nut, PTG bottom metal. Started life as a box stock Hogue .308 hunter rifle with a Nikon BDC scope on it. This is my backup gun for match work.
I am finally getting around to building my 20” .308 heavy barreled action i picked up for dirt cheap from brownells 3 years ago.
its not exactly what i am looking for but there is somebody on Calguns selling a brand new Manners T2A for a decent price. If you want a Manners without the wait it could be a solid option.
its not exactly what i am looking for but there is somebody on Calguns selling a brand new Manners T2A for a decent price. If you want a Manners without the wait it could be a solid option.
Update. 2875fps with the 130gr Hybrids and easily .5moa. Weighs in at 9.2lb sans bipod
Glad that stock has a shooter in it. I put some work in to that thing. Small world that I just saw this.Decided to get back into bolt guns a few months ago after being out for quite a while, but wanted to keep it in a budget.
Found a decent deal on a slightly used rifle, swapped the original Hogue stock for a used B&C ebay find, and bought a Vortex 6-18x44 Strike Eagle on closeout.
I've only tried Federal 168 GMM and some Australian Outback 168 that was on sale at Global. So far, the A/O definitely outshoots the Federal.
Took my boys out and let them give it a try...both of em's first time on a bolt gun.
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Here is mine. Weatherby vanguard HB in 308 win.
SWFA SS fixed 10x scope with sunshade. Vortex 30mm low rings. Nightforce 20 MOA base.
MDT XRS chassis, MDT AICS polymer mag. Legacy sports tactical bolt knob. Cheapo bipod that’s been on a ton of my rifles over the years, same with the cheapo sling.
The rifle was an absolute bughole shooter before the chassis. I have not been able to shoot it since transplanting it out of the god awful plastic stock it came with, but I’m fairly confident it’s going to be good.
I had seen a question about the SWFA glass in the thread, my experience with this scope is that it has very good optical quality, the mechanics are solid, the clicks on the turrets are well defined and positive. This one has the side focus knob, I like that a lot too. All in all a great scope for the money, I have had some that cost twice-three times the price that were not as good.
So far this one is really liking 155gr TMKs over 41.4gr of XBR. They get out of the barrel quickly but group well at 100-200. I’ve shot it out to 800 with 100% hits on steel, never shot for group at that range though. It would probably be decent though.
