Has anyone on here handled or shot one? I just discovered these while looking around on Gunbroker and I am a sucker for super light mountain rifles. Specs say under 5 lbs and under $1k. I’m highly intrigued…
The regular 1500 models have a nice bottom metal and internal mag. This model appears to have a detachable mag which likely lightens the rifle by ditching the bottom metal. I’d really want to see the quality of that mag system before purchasing it. While I’m sold on Howa quality and own something like 3 of them, the howa mini action polymer magazine was absolutely trash and required an aftermarket bottom metal fix. it ended up costing around $200 to fix a budget rifle.
the standard short action 1500 is their flagship model and I’m pretty sure you would be happy with this super lite model although honestly I’d want to inspect the howa factory detachable mag on The super lite before buying it. The super lite also uses a thinner profile bolt and would want to know if that might cause compatibility issues with all the howa aftermarket stocks.
as a last resort, I have a few howa bottom metals and hogue stocks laying around, and can gladly sell you the solution for what could be a junk mag system. The standard 1500 308 sporter profile rifles are a smidge over 5 lbs. honestly I’d rather go that route and have the nice factory bottom metal.
the standard short action 1500 is their flagship model and I’m pretty sure you would be happy with this super lite model although honestly I’d want to inspect the howa factory detachable mag on The super lite before buying it. The super lite also uses a thinner profile bolt and would want to know if that might cause compatibility issues with all the howa aftermarket stocks.
as a last resort, I have a few howa bottom metals and hogue stocks laying around, and can gladly sell you the solution for what could be a junk mag system. The standard 1500 308 sporter profile rifles are a smidge over 5 lbs. honestly I’d rather go that route and have the nice factory bottom metal.
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I bought my daughter a .223 1500 Howa. (She now shoots a fully customized .308 or 6.5)
I just can't bring myself to sell it... Pulling it from the box and shooting bone stock, I was in love. It is my favorite shooter. Like a flush sand wedge.
If the internals feel the same -- hell, I'd buy one! (Provided it meets the MOA of my current one)
I just can't bring myself to sell it... Pulling it from the box and shooting bone stock, I was in love. It is my favorite shooter. Like a flush sand wedge.
If the internals feel the same -- hell, I'd buy one! (Provided it meets the MOA of my current one)
I only have the mini action in 6.5G. But as @92G says, their bottom "metal" and mags are trash. Mostly the bottom metal {plastic}. There is a guy making a bottom metal for the minis that uses CZ mags. I went with the internal mag and flush floor plate.
The rifle itself is a laser. I have mine in a B&C stock
The rifle itself is a laser. I have mine in a B&C stock
My mini action (223) runs this aftermarket internal mag. high quality steel internal mag, although such expenses shouldn’t be needed if Howa / Legacy had their act together on the mini! Even with this cost, it’s still a solid value and great rifle.
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Oregunsmithing, LLC - We build custom rifles, Pendleton Composite Stocks, offer reboring and relining, custom services, Howa Mini Bottom Metal
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the owner is a super nice guy. Retired Oregon state trooper. He called me when the parts arrived to ensure I still wanted it. Would send him more gunsmithing work in the future if for no other reason than to support him.
DS1911
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I looked at this rifle also, but for the same price, Sportsman’s has the bergara ridge carbon on sale and I grabbed one of those in 6.5CM.
Just a hair over 8lbs with the leupold.
Just a hair over 8lbs with the leupold.
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the bergaras are very nice R700 clones, but aren't these well over $1k? A howa 1500 is under $500, granted it has nowhere near the tricks or doo-dads of the Bergara (e.g. carbon fiber wrapped barrel). The Bergaras are still good value just in another league above the Howa.
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DS1911
The artist formerly known as JMcCracken1214
The howa super lite I was looking at was $1200-$1300the bergaras are very nice R700 clones, but aren't these well over $1k? A howa 1500 is under $500, granted it has nowhere near the tricks or doo-dads of the Bergara (e.g. carbon fiber wrapped barrel). The Bergaras are still good value just in another league above the Howa.
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The howa super lite I was looking at was $1200-$1300
Howa Super Lite Matte Blued Bolt Action Rifle - 6.5 Creedmoor - 20in
This new offering has a unique Howa Action build that is in between the popular Howa Mini Action and standard Short Action Platform. The perfect stick and move mountain rifle or compact tree stand go to setup that doesn't break the bank and performs.
got it. yeah between those two I'd go with the Bergara for sure, and that's coming from a Howa fan. The Bergaras have a level of refinement and fit-finish that the Howa isn't going to rival. Also resale value on the Bergara will be much better.
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$849 for Howa Superlite in GB right now.
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