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Howa M1500 Lightning

blitzblitz Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
Does anyone know about Howa rifles? I saw one in a local gun store yesterday and had never heard of them before. This gun looked and felt good but? I can't seem to find any info on the net about these guns either. If anyone has first hand knowledge or could give this novice some advice it would be appreciated.
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  • TeamblueTeamblue Member Posts: 782 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This question comes up with some frequency and replies here have generally agreed that these are a quality, well-made rifle. Howa is a Japanese company that have made rifles for Weatherby (Vanguard), Smith and Wesson, and others. Legacy Sports imports barreled actions and puts them in stocks here. I had one in .308 with a Butler Creek stock which was a very good rifle and a great price. For quality and value, Howas are hard to beat.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Teamblue has nailed it exactly. These rifles are a good bargin, with some nice features, like a flat bottomed action and a large lug.[This message has been edited by He Dog (edited 01-02-2002).]
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