Rifle Magazine – July-August 2019

Brian Pearce

T

he Howa Model 1500 rifle was

developed during the late

1960s, produced by Howa

Machinery in Japan. As early

as 1970 it was imported into the U.S.

by Weatherby and eventually Smith

& Wesson, Mossberg and Interarms.

It was something of a compilation of

several proven features borrowed

from other rifle action designs. Over

the past half century there have been

minor design changes and improve-

ments along with updated manufac-

turing processes, all of which resulted

in a rifle that is modestly priced while

offering precise tolerances, accuracy

and reliability that is often on par with

more expensive rifles.

Legacy

Sports

Howa 1500

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