223 Howa 1500 Mini-Action Stainless Synthetic Black 20" Threaded with Heavy Barrel

The Howa 1500 MiniAction Rifle is the perfect platform for an accurate and affordable bolt-action gun. With precision in mind, every Howa bolt action rifle is equipped with exacting tolerances and constructed with superior materials. From the cold-hammer-forged barrel, to the firing pin and bolt, Howa builds rifles dedicated to accuracy.

Howa have made sure that this Howa 1500 is lightweight and made with durability and portability in mind with every feature. It boasts a great quick release magazine along with the same push-feed bolt with dual-opposed locking lugs as other Howa 1500 rifles. With a combination of it's short action and H.A.C.T trigger this Howa is equipped and designed to be lightweight and fast!

Along with all the great factory specs, it's clear that the .223 Howa 1500 MiniAction proves to be an excellent hunting rifle from it's lightweight and fast shooting design.

The Howa Mini Action chamber and bolt are 12% shorter than regular short actions with shorter bolt throw, the lightweight and efficient design means faster reloads and follow up shots! 

Features:

• Heavy Barrel: The thicker & heavier barrel is for more varmint style of shooting. A heavy barrel means that more shots can be fired before accuracy is effected or it overheats. 
• MiniAction: The Howa MiniAction chamber and bolt are 12% more shorter than regular short actions for an even shorter bolt throw for faster reloads.
• 1 Piece bolt: A well designed bolt that doesn't allows for easy removal for cleaning. The bolt also has locking lugs for a more solid and secure chambering when shooting. 
• Cold-forged Barrel: Cold-forged barrels are know for their longevity, durability and how consistently accurate they are which is crucial for a 223 Remington calibre rifle. 
• Comfortable HTI stock: The HTI stock is a comfortable hold with it's wide, flatter forend and molded in grips for a firm hold.
• H.A.C.T Trigger: Howa's actuator controlled trigger is a crisper, lighter trigger pull and creep free two-stage trigger.

Specifications:

• Calibre: 223 Remington
• Magazine Type: Detachable box
• Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
• Barrel Length: 20"
• Trigger: H.A.C.T Two-stage
• Sights: Open
• Stock: Black HTI Synthetic & Rubber Recoil Pad 
• Safety: Thumb (3-postion safety)
• Finish: Blued
• Overall Length: 1000mm
• Weight: 3kg
• Rate of Twist: 1:8"
• Barrel Thread: 1/2x20

Purchase of this item requires a firearms licence and a signed off Police Mail Order Form. You will need to complete the form and take it into your local police station to be signed off. You can dowload the form using the link below. Alternatively, you can buy online and pick up from your nearest Gun City store without a Police Mail Order form.

Police Order Form

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