What is a Howa Model 1500?
Since its introduction more than forty years ago, the Howa 1500 series has remained a well-built, durable and accurate bolt action rifle for target shooting and hunting. As a mid-range rifle, it is more affordable than the higher-priced options but has superior quality and craftsmanship.
Where are Howa guns made?
Japan
The Howa 1500 or Howa M1500 (豊和M1500, hōwa-M1500) is a bolt-action rifle produced in Japan by Howa Machinery.
Where is Howa guns made?
The Howa 1500 or Howa M1500 (豊和M1500, hōwa-M1500) is a bolt-action rifle produced in Japan by Howa Machinery. Introduced in 1979, it has been used by hunters as a hunting rifle with various cartridge offerings. It is also utilized by military and law enforcement elements as a sniper rifle.
Who owns Howa guns?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. Howa Machinery, Ltd. (豊和工業株式会社, Hōwa Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese machinery manufacturer. The company is known internationally for their production of military and civilian firearms.
What is the Howa 1500 based on?
Hunting and Sniper Rifle What is also notable about the Howa 1500 is that it was originally designed as a hunting rifle in the late 1970s and introduced as the M1500 based on the 1960s-era Golden Bear Rifle, but a heavy barrel version has been used by police forces in Japan.
How far will a 300 Win Mag shoot accurately?
The . 300 Win Mag sees use in long-range benchrest shooting competitions and has been adopted by law enforcement marksmen and by a few specific branches of the U.S. Military for use by snipers. Maximum effective range is generally accepted to be 1,210 yards (1,110 m) with ammunition incorporating low-drag projectiles.