A Swarovski Z6 1.7-10x 42mm
variable scope was used to
evaluate accuracy of the
Howa Model 1500 Hogue
.308 Winchester.At the Head of Its Class
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“3 shots under 1 inch at 100 yards
using premium factory ammuni-
tion.” That is a bold position.
For the purposes of this article,
two sample rifles were obtained, includ-
ing a Model 1500 Hogue rifle chambered
in .308 Winchester (the primary rifle used
here) and the same basic model in .223 Rem-
ington. These two rifles are, for the most part,
traditional. They feature flat bottom metal with a
hinged floorplate, a classic-styled stock, etc., and are
offered at a very modest price. While there are barrel
options, both were selected with “Heavy Barrel” con-
figuration. The .308 Winchester features a 24-inch bar-
rel that measures .835 inch in diameter at the muzzle
and is threaded with a cap; the .223 barrel is 20 inches
long and measures .852 inch in diameter but has no
threaded muzzle.
The Model 1500 action is a turn-bolt design with
twin forward locking lugs and a 90-degree bolt lift,Legacy Sports International
is a major importer of the Model 1500,
including many variations that are in step with to-
day’s trends. These include chassis rifles and tactical
versions, precision and traditional hunting patterns,
detachable box magazine variants and barreled ac-
tions. There is even a MiniAction with a detachable
magazine designed specifically for the .223 Reming-
ton, 6.5 Grendel and 7.62x39mm cartridges.
Legacy offers an impressive “SUB-MOA Guar-
antee” with all Howa Model 1500 rifles that states