My son bought a Howa 1500 in .308, 20" HB, model number HGR93123 with Hogue stock.
Now it needs a scope.
1) Want 1-piece base that will fit the short action, either Redfield JR or Leupold. I'm assuming the short action size will fit. Howa apparently made the mounts the same as the Remington 700.
2) Word is, they used metric threads throughout: what are the thread specs for the base mount screws to the receiver?
I'm assuming M3 X .5, similar size to SAE 4-40 screws.
Fun project ahead, first scoping and then working up loads.
Thanks in advance
Now it needs a scope.
1) Want 1-piece base that will fit the short action, either Redfield JR or Leupold. I'm assuming the short action size will fit. Howa apparently made the mounts the same as the Remington 700.
2) Word is, they used metric threads throughout: what are the thread specs for the base mount screws to the receiver?
I'm assuming M3 X .5, similar size to SAE 4-40 screws.
Fun project ahead, first scoping and then working up loads.
Thanks in advance