Howa 1500 + extras....a good deal?

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burnera

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yeah..i was looking at Savage's in .223...but then i found this rifle on consignment at a local gun store. here's the details:

$800

howa series 1500
.223
free floated heavy match barrel
2-piece burris scope rings [the nice ones]
Burris Full Field 2 scope [6.5-20 power, 50mm]
vented stock
harris bi-pod

I'm pretty sure its this one: http://www.snipercentral.com/howa.htm
at least the stock is exactly the same.



am i stupid for not buying it right there?
 


If it's in good shape, it sounds like a decent deal.

Make sure to check the bore and crown well.



-tINY

 
Howa Series 1500

I have never owned a Howa and the largest gun shop in my state carries a good supply of them:D . I believe years ago they made rifles for a large American gun company. The company name escapes my memory at this time. When I checked the specs. on their web sight I noticed the barrel twist was 1 - 12" which will do fine with 52 & 55 gr. bullets. If you just want to punch paper at 100 yds.; that is great; but if you want to shoot a heavier .223 bullet for long range targets or varmint I suggest you look for a 1-9" twist barrel which will handle a larger spectrum of bullets. The rifle is a great looker but most people spend a lot of money for a good quality rifle and don't break it in the right way and they do not buy a $20.00 bore guide and use quality cleaning rods and brushes. When in doubt do what the bench rest shooters do when breaking in a new rifle. You will not go wrong and have a more accurate rifle.:) :) :)
 
S & W offered a 1500 back in the late 70s early 80s and I'm wondering if that could be the company you're thinking of. Bought one in 243 that was a decent shooting rifle.
 
Hu

Weatherby perhaps?

Scope is about $400 New
Rifle is about $600 New
Bipod is about $60 New
Rings maybe $20 (depends on which ones)

Apply a 70% rule and it comes out to about $760

Not a smokin deal. Howa probably takes a bit more of a hit on the used market than other firearms.

I wouldn't feel too bad about passing on that one. Though if you're looking for a varmint gun, the Howa would be one to consider. The twist rate is little slow (unless that's changed).
 
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Howa made the Weatherby Vanguard and some of the the S&W rifles about 25 years ago. I have seen several Howa's lately, including a very fancy sporter in 270...they seemed well made and very smooth.

I'd check around for a better price.

Mark
 
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