Howa Superlite
- Thread starter Dorian Gray
- Start date
I really wanted it then I got to hold one, the stock feels like it's made outta paper mache. Sample size was 1 but as I pressed my thumb into the stock and heard it cracking, I decided to pass.
Haven't seen one in-stock since, hope that was just a bad example.
Haven't seen one in-stock since, hope that was just a bad example.
This guy did an extensive review , I have shot a Howa 1500, basically the same rifle but the super lite has a shorter, thinner barrel and lighter stock, considering the price their a decent value, people can complain about this and that for sure, but the rifle isn’t $2-$3,000 either. If it shoots moa and is under 5lbs as advertised great deal, if it’s going to be used in the mountains or horseback type hunting, My only concern would be the stock taking a fall or hard drop.
i was very interested in one for the partner , but as a first gun new shooter its not the gun, an then for myself , if i didnt have the kimber, i would be all over it, as a tool- just to be able to backpack hunt with- 300 meter gun an under the 308 would be the choice.
price was on point down here..
price was on point down here..
Bustercluck
CGN Regular
- Location
- Fort McMurray
This was my experience as well. I found the action super rough too. I was really unimpressed. I wanted to check out a couple other howa as they seem to have good reviews.
Dorian Gray
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Thanks to everyone for the replies. The one I've got my hands on has been worked over by Mitch Kendall. The bolt has been polished and is nice and smooth, the trigger had been lightened to at least 1.75lbs and the rear sling swivel stud has been reinforced.
It's been made into what I was hoping it would be right out of the box by the previous owner.
Looking forward to it warming up and i can get some trigger time with it.
It's been made into what I was hoping it would be right out of the box by the previous owner.
Looking forward to it warming up and i can get some trigger time with it.
Iron Sighted
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Peace Region
I like mine well enough. Unlike my Tikka T3X Superlite in .308, the Howa 1500 Superlite in .308 is in fact actually super light. The Tikka undoubtedly has the better bolt throw/action though, it's not all that close either. Still going to use the Howa for mountain hunting over the Tikka due to the weight difference.
Hey Dorian Gray, Is that Howa the one that Mitch did for himself? Paint on stock removed, a few areas on the stock were "sponged" with paint, and it was glass bedded too? If it is that one, I hope you seen the targets he shot with it. I had considered getting it off him after I saw the targets......
Dorian Gray
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I don't believe so. I'm not the original owner. I acquired this gun in trade from a fellow CGN'er and only really know what he's told me about the gun. That he bought it for his son and had work done to it to make the bolt smoother and lightened up the trigger. I still haven't shot it yet.
