Howa 1500 22-250

[MG6065]

Any advice on the above rifle very much welcomed. It will be my first centrefire and just wanting to shoot few foxes on the farm, is the howa 1500 any good? Cheers all

[tikka.223]

Some good deals about for complete Howa set ups,personally I would be looking towards a Tikka T3 instead of the Howa.Another good "entry level" rifle is the Savage Axis.

[pat g]

I shoot a Howa 1500 in 243. Good honest, decent well made rifle. There are of course better rifles, ie, Sako, Steyr and Tikka to name but a few. However it comes down to what you can afford at the time and what you want from the rifle. Basically a good no nonsense rifle that will get the job done. The Hogue stocks you either love em or hate em. There is some issues with the hogue stock touching the barrel, especially when using with a bipod , however that can be sorted or choose the rifle with a laminated stock.

Stick some decent glass on though. I was'nt tempted by the package deals that included the Niko Sterling scopes. I opted to stick a Ziess Duralyt 3-12x50 0n top.

I also was'nt too happy with the weaver rail that came with rifle. Instead i bought a DNZ one piece mount which is available from Highland Outdoors. About £80 but worth it.

On a final note don't overlook the Weatherby range of rifles. They are made by Howa and are identical to the Howa in range in every respect except the price. The weatherby is around £100 cheaper Don't overlook a used rifle either. You might well pick up a Howa or Tikka T3 in excellent condition. Good luck with your choice

ATB,

Pat

[tikka.223]

Don't overlook a used rifle either. You might well pick up a Howa or Tikka T3 in excellent condition. Good luck with your choice

 

Another second hand choice would be a CZ 527.

[MG6065]

I'd rather buy second hand but been told its very risky with a 22-250 due to barrel

Wear. I've Aldo heard the howa isn't threaded for mod?

 

Ps thanks for the advice

[Peskyfoxs]

My 1500 in .243 was threaded, now I have found a round it likes I'm very happy with it

[got to shoot it 3]

ive had a howa 22.250 heavy barrel thumb hole stock in my safe for 2 years only fired 43 rounds and that was zeroing in id use it tomrow if my 243 ackly was out of actoin for any reason a well biult gun and would out last you if u dont home load too hot

[pat g]

I'd rather buy second hand but been told its very risky with a 22-250 due to barrel

Wear. I've Aldo heard the howa isn't threaded for mod?

 

Ps thanks for the advice

The Howa 1500 is threaded. 1/2 unf. I ordered mine with a Wildcat Predator mod . Its a good all round set up. Put it this way, it puts Venison in my freezer and does a great job on Charlie which at the end of the day is what you want . As above CZ 527 is another great buy and should be plenty about. Try em all if you can

ATB,

Pat

[jam1e]

I have a cz 527 in .204, (expensive calibre!). It shoots sub half inch groups at 100 yards.

But not with my reloads!

I've handled the Remington 700 and the Howa 1500. Both seemed very nice.....

Do you need the calibre to be .22-250? You are more likely to get a better deal and better selection of rifles in your local rfd, if you go for a .223.

You wouldn't need to worry about burning your barrel out, (albeit unlikely anyway) or buying a used gun with a "shot out" barrel. And ammo would be plentiful and alot cheaper to!

atb

Jamie