Bit of a deal on Howa 1500's in .223/.308

[Hitzy]

Sponsor North Pro has them on for $495.
223
http://northprosports.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=7889&search=Howa
308
http://northprosports.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=7890&search=Howa
I know that's not like our "flamo camo" $399 deal from 2 years ago but not bad considering​ what $500 gets you these days lol.

 

[sgt.rock]

considering what you get (I have 3 Howa's) that is really a smoking good deal. AND you don't have to spray paint the stock.

 

[kamlooky]

Boy, I'dd'ah bin awl over one of them if nawt fur this .223 I jest bawt.

 

[The Kurgan]

That's a killer deal! I don't need another bolt rifle, and my current Howa 1500 in 6.5.x55 is one of my favourite rifles. You can't find quality in that price range anymore.

 

[phinton81]

What's the bottom metal like on these? Is it the same as the Vanguards pot metal?

 

[phinton81]

Also, is it a Hogue stock?

 

[The Kurgan]

bottom metal on my 1500 doesn't look like potmetal at all. Can you deep blue potmetal?

 

[kc34]

Anybody get one of these in their hands?
How do they look?

 

[Hitzy]

I have 2 Howas, 223 and 6.5x55 as well as 3 Vanguards in 243, 7mm, 257Wby.
They are basically the same guns, minor cosmetic differences. Vanguard is more of a matte finish, Howas are semi polish blued. Both are great guns made in Japan, heavy duty actions.
223

257Wby

 

[Nutbar6]

Guess they didn't have many .308s

 

[Hitzy]

considering what you get (I have 3 Howa's) that is really a smoking good deal. AND you don't have to spray paint the stock.

Paint the stock....NEVER!
Flamo Camo has found a new home on my Howa .223. Seems to shoot well with it too.

 

[The Kurgan]

nice rifle--good shooter