Howa's answer to Ruger Precision

[Bowhunter]

Looks very nice, wonder what the Rand cost will be...

Sign me up for a 6.5




Gene Lumsden, CEO of Legacy Sports International, Inc. proudly announces the New! Howa HCR (Howa Chassis Rifle for Long Range Shooting) from Legacy Sports International, Inc.
The Howa HCR combines precision Howa barreled actions and precision engineered aluminum chassis system that out performs all other factory precision rifles! With accuracy and modularity in mind, the Howa HCR allows the shooter to adjust and configure the rifle to their needs making sure that any shooter can quickly and accurately put rounds on target.
Mounted on an Ar-style buffer tube system, the Howa HCR utilizes the fully adjustable LUTH-AR MBA-3 stock. Length of Pull is adjustable form 12.5” to 16.75”. Comb height is also adjustable to fine tune for scope height-over-bore.
Available in .223 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win chamberings with 20” and 24” heavy barreled options (depending on caliber). MSRP $1239.00
Features
• Howa 1500 20” & 24” Heavy Barreled options
• Black 6061-T6 Aluminum Chassis with Free-Float M-LOK Forend
• LUTH AR Butt Stock with LOP Adjustment from 12.5” to 16.75”
• Adjustable Comb
• MAGPUL MOE Grip
• 10 RD ACCURATE Mag / Detachable All Steel Mag- Teflon Coated
• 2 Stage H.A.C.T. Trigger
• 3 Position Safety

Specifications

.223 Rem. 20” HB, 1-9” Twist-
Weight- 9.6lbs
OAL- 39-43.25”
LOP- 12.5-16.75”
.223 Rem. 24” HB, 1-9” Twist-
Weight- 10.2lbs
OAL- 43-47.25”
LOP- 12.5-16.75”
.243 Win. 24” HB, 1-10” Twist-
Weight- 10.2lbs
OAL- 43-47.25”
LOP- 12.5-16.75”
6.5 Creedmoor 24” HB, 1-8” Twist-
Weight- 10.2lbs
OAL- 43-47.25”
LOP- 12.5-16.75”

.308 Win 20” HB, 1-10” Twist -
Weight- 9.6lbs
OAL- 39-43.25”
LOP- 12.5-16.75”
.308 Win 24” HB, 1-10” Twist -
Weight- 10.2lbs
OAL- 43-47.25”
LOP- 12.5-16.75

[Chrisvw]

I hope the powers that be orders them now, at R13,40 to the $

[prepare2win]

I want just the chassis...

[Proudprado]

R33 000 for a Howa? (1239x13.40x2) I might struggle a bit.

[Bowhunter]

R33 000 for a Howa? (1239x13.40x2) I might struggle a bit.

The Rugers with a higher $ price, brought in at a much higher exchange rate, didn't even sell for your R33,000 so I'm guessing and hoping these will come in way under that at the current exchange rate.

I also bought a $1000 rifle (on special) when the rand was way up there for R22k. I'm going to guess a retail price of around R18,000 - R20,000 here for this Howa.

[Koebelwagen]

The Rugers with a higher $ price, brought in at a much higher exchange rate, didn't even sell for your R33,000 so I'm guessing and hoping these will come in way under that at the current exchange rate.

I also bought a $1000 rifle (on special) when the rand was way up there for R22k. I'm going to guess a retail price of around R18,000 - R20,000 here for this Howa.

Well, does it really matter if it retails for R30k? I think you are closer to the true price though. Whichever way one looks at it the Howa has always been a really good rifle for a great price and will shoot with with just about any factory rifle that costs twice as much. It certainly compares well with the Tikka T3 and this model will compete in the market with the T3 Sporter. I know which one I would buy.

[RickusSniper]

Following...
Please advice when the HCR will be available in RSA.

[urabus]

looks good! Howa M1500 in chassis from factory.
wish they can offer better barrel options for the .243Win tho.
for the PRS/LR game which this is aimed at?
26", 1 in 8" or faster....etc.

also PRS/chassis rifles from Tikka and Savage.....

[LoopSoosStroop]

Jip, it's about time Howa brings out both the .243 and .223 HB rifles with 1 in 8" barrels. I would buy either.

[Bowhunter]

Winchester have also just released a chassis based rifle, the XLR of i remember correctly.