New Howa Superlite Rifle

[Sun_and_Steel_77]

Well I guess we can't call those Vanguards chunky monkeys anymore...Howa just announced at Shotshow 2022 a 4.7lb short action with detachable mag 20" barrels chambered in 6.5CM and .308WIN.
Yes you read that right, a short action NOT the mini.
I predict 2022 to be another expensive year for me.

 

[Evanguy]

Wow sounds awesome really. Whats the cost though?

 

[Buckmastr]

Nice. Got a picture of one? Sounds interesting

 

[hawk-i]

https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-howa-superlite-rifle-series/

Look real nice but 20 inch barrel isn't my thing.

They do this in the states because they can add suppressors...here we can't

 

[kc34]

Well I guess we can't call those Vanguards chunky monkeys anymore...Howa just announced at Shotshow 2022 a 4.7lb short action with detachable mag 20" barrels chambered in 6.5CM and .308WIN.
Yes you read that right, a short action NOT the mini.
I predict 2022 to be another expensive year for me.

Wow sounds awesome really. Whats the cost though?

https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-howa-superlite-rifle-series/

Look real nice but 20 inch barrel isn't my thing.

That is a LIGHT rifle!
It says MSRP $1399 in that article so likely be really pricey by the time they make it across the boarder up here.

 

[kawicrash]

Well I guess we can't call those Vanguards chunky monkeys anymore...Howa just announced at Shotshow 2022 a 4.7lb short action with detachable mag 20" barrels chambered in 6.5CM and .308WIN.
Yes you read that right, a short action NOT the mini.
I predict 2022 to be another expensive year for me.

Says it's a reduced short action, between mini and regular short action.

 

[elKrusto]

Two inch longer barrel than my Adirondack, and six ounces lighter.... I am eagerly awaiting the reviews. I wonder if they'll offer it in stainless?

 

[Milt Dale]

Damn, this is not good, I have a few Vanguards but my minor complaint has always been the weight. I don't own either cartridge.

 

[The Kurgan]

That is beyond light. I wonder how the stock is constructed? Howa has always built a top notch action, but their base/entry stocks not so much. The barrel profile must put pencils to shame.

 

[nomad 68]

Uh oh, it looks like I may have to hold off on the new garage door lol. Suprised .243 isn't an initial offering.

 

[Desjard]

I do regret selling my howa alpine, maybe this can make me happy

 

[Desjard]

https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-howa-superlite-rifle-series/

Look real nice but 20 inch barrel isn't my thing.

They do this in the states because they can add suppressors...here we can't

also not a fan of every new weatherby rifle barrel coming threaded

 

[Weatherby Fan]

Right on, nice work Howa, that’s how to build an UL Rifle, glad some of these companies are starting to get it !

 

[nomad 68]

Not to sound like a wimp but, I fired a couple of light rifles in .308 and was really suprised at the recoil lol. Worse than every .30/06 I've ever owned.

 

[MiG25]

What do they mean by the firing pin can be removed footlessly?

 

[Sun_and_Steel_77]

What do they mean by the firing pin can be removed footlessly?

I'm thinking they meant effootlessly, you know, using the least amount of effoot.

 

[Suther]

Oh boy! Another ultralite rifle. And considering its Howa, they probably won't make 'em in lefty... Us lefty shooters really need some love from the ultralite world...

 

[Butcherbill]

Oh boy! Another ultralite rifle. And considering its Howa, they probably won't make 'em in lefty... Us lefty shooters really need some love from the ultralite world...

That’s my only complaint about my 1500, would be nice if they made a LH version.

 

[nomad 68]

Was just checking these out on Legacy int. Website. I think the carbon stalker is a better fit for me. More cal choices, still light at 6 lb 2 oz, and almost $400 less msrp.

 

[7mag]

I would probably try one out if it came in 7mm08.