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Seller's Inventory #: 471160

Category - Howa Rifles - Rifles - Japanese

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Howa Rifles
Rifles - Japanese

HOWA 1500 .243 WIN

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Guns Listing ID: 471160



In 1959, Japanese manufacturer Howa Machinery imported its first bolt-action hunting rifle stateside in limited numbers. Few American firearm enthusiasts even noticed, although the reception was a lot warmer by 1967 when the company’s Golden Bear model debuted at a show in Chicago, Ill. Despite the fact only 3,000 were imported, it sent a clear message—the company’s products were high quality and performance driven.

That fact didn’t escape the notice of Roy Weatherby, who in 1970 engaged the firm’s services to produce famed Weatherby Mark V rifles. Production of that gun moved back to the U.S. in 1994, but Howa is still the OEM manufacturer of Weatherby Vanguard barreled actions.

Howa renewed stateside efforts under its own label in 1979, when Model 1500s arrived on our shores. The rifles were chambered for long-action cartridges at first and employed a two-stage trigger. The bolt cocked on opening, and it had a 90-degree throw, unlike the Weatherbys made in the same factory. The difference didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of reviewers.

In 2011, the company made things even better with the introduction of its two-stage, Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger. It was a huge improvement over the original, reducing creep and providing a lighter let-off weight. The firm introduced its Mini Action M1500 versions in 2015—12-percent shorter than standard-length short actions.

Leupold VX freedom 3-9X50 scope included

Manufacturer: HOWA
Model: 1500
Caliber Info: .243 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 20 BARREL
Finish: black

Price: $827.99