Howa 1500

[speedystu 0]

Looking at getting a howa 1500 varmint 223 just wondered if any one has one and thoughts

[Deker 3,478]

Looking at getting a howa 1500 varmint 223 just wondered if any one has one and thoughts

 

 

Apparently still some decent deals about...Mr L had the laminated heavy barrel in .223...good, but weighed a ton...anyway from what I have seen/used them they seem pretty reasonable...but I hate the normal stock...

 

The Japanese are well known for making lots of things and bring their work ethic to guns as well these days!!

[speedystu 0]

Looking at getting a howa 1500 varmint 223 just wondered if any one has one and thoughts

 

 

Apparently still some decent deals about...Mr L had the laminated heavy barrel in .223...good, but weighed a ton...anyway from what I have seen/used them they seem pretty reasonable...but I hate the normal stock...

 

The Japanese are well known for making lots of things and bring their work ethic to guns as well these days!!

 

 

Cheers deck, yes still looking for a good combo around will have to see whats about!!

[Mr_Logic 5]

Good gun, but... Personally I'd buy a Remington SPS Tactical which is what I have now.

 

It's better than my Howa was because:

 

1. Cheaper - £500 vs £600-£650 (although that was the laminate version)

2. Fast twist barrel - Remington is 1:9, shoots 40gr well, and 75gr well. Not gonna get that from a Howa.

3. 20" barrel, much more versatile with no real loss of velocity. The weight and size of the Howa varmint, at least with the laminate stock, is extreme so not a field gun at all. The Remington will be better from a vehicle as it's much shorter.

4. More accurate. But only by a whisker My Howa was great too.