Howa 1500 .223 Rem Walnut stock

**killzone** · 01-06-2018, 15:47

Good day

I would appreciate members input with this specific rifle or even the 1500 with Hogue stock. Standard barrel, 22 " long with 1:12 Twist rate. The barrel seems very thin at the muzzle (Personal observation and not necessarily true)

Will it still be wise to fit a suppressor to this rifle ?

But I would appreciate any real world feedback.

Your valuable input please.

Regards

KZ

**svanzyl308** · 03-06-2018, 00:12

Howa 1500 Hogue in .223 = Most fun you can have with your pants on.

Please be warned that it will not be yours for long , wife or kids WILL make it THEIR new toy.

( I don't have experience with suppressor on the standard barrel )

**killzone** · 03-06-2018, 08:34

Thank you for the reply svanzyl. I have long been yearning for a 223 or 243. Would've loved a 1:9 twist barrel, but this will do

Price is R8500. Care to share loads/factory ammo you use with success ?

**BBCT** · 03-06-2018, 08:38

Slight hijack here, but any opinions and/or first hand experiences on the mini action vs the standard action?

Edit: .223 is available on both action lengths

**killzone** · 03-06-2018, 08:51

No prob BBCT. Good question. I was under the impression that the 223 Rem will be mini action.

**Captain Hook** · 03-06-2018, 09:21

Originally Posted by BBCT

Slight hijack here, but any opinions and/or first hand experiences on the mini action vs the standard action?

Edit: .223 is available on both action lengths

It's mostly academic. I've played with both and there isn't a huge practical difference in handling, but the mini action does have awesome cool guy factor. I'd buy one at the price.