Howa 1500 Target Master

[4runnerman]

Hey all. Die hard Savage fan here.Buttttt..Latley i have been eyeballing this Howa 1500 target Master rifle. Any one had any expirence with them yet?.
How accurate are they?. I see they have a short 20 inch barrel also. Any in-put is great.

 

[Mobuck]

The Howa(or made by Howa) rifles I've had experience with have all shot quite well. While I do have an AR with a 16" bull barrel, I won't waste effort on a heavy barrel bolt rifle with less than 24" of barrel.

 

[mr.t7024]

Howa

Sold them when I worked for Bass Pro, those that bought them were impressed! Cliff

 

[tobnpr]

I won't waste effort on a heavy barrel bolt rifle with less than 24" of barrel.

What's your reasoning behind that?

 

[oakfloor]

I have also been looking for a Howa, where online can I see the complete catalog? Thanks

 

[4runnerman]

I have also been looking for a Howa, where online can I see the complete catalog? Thanks

legacysports.com

 

[4runnerman]

This rifle will be for Yote hunting in the winter. I was looking at the Snowking to start,but then the local Scheels got a Targetmaster model in for display. Wow-what a sweet looking rifle.

 

[DiscoRacing]

I have three Howa Now.... excellent rifles.

 

[DiscoRacing]

they are marketed by legacy sports.

http://www.legacysports.com/

 

[4runnerman]

Sharp rifle there Disco. Just can't decide between the snowking or this Targetmaster now. Snowking is all ready for winter hunting,,But that Targetmaster sure looks nice. Out of the box accuracy is good on them then?.

 

[DiscoRacing]

oh yeah... I have one in 30-06...270 and .223

they are great..... lil heavy...but great shooting.

 

[TheBear]

My brother owned one, total crap. The trigger was broke 3 times, got repaired 3 times, broke again and my brother sold the rifle. Wasnt accurate at all, my old k98k shot better groups.
Well its made in china...

Oh im sorry, made in JAPAN.

 

[mrawesome22]

Made in China?

Incorrect.

 

[wnycollector]

I'm the happy owner of a Howa 1500 Varminter Supreme with a Boyds thumbhole stock. With FGMM 168gr SMK's it will shoot 3/4" groups all day long. It has a spectacular lite crisp trigger that makes shooting this rifle a joy. If I needed another .308 I would pick up a 20" barreled Howa Target Master without hesitation.

 

[4runnerman]

Thanks Wyncollector and all. I really like the looks of that Targetmaster.

 

[bluetopper]

How is the Howa Targetmaster different from the Howa 1500 Custom Varmit Heavy Barrel?
I just ordered one this week with a heavy 24" barrel.

 

[4runnerman]

How is the Howa Targetmaster different from the Howa 1500 Custom Varmit Heavy Barrel?
I just ordered one this week with a heavy 24" barrel

That one i can't answer,other than the Targetmaster only has a 20 inch barrel on it. So you have not got your new one yet?.

 

[bluetopper]

No, I have not.

 

[4runnerman]

No, I have not. Hey parisite. If ya don't mind,drop me a line when you do and let me know how it goes. I won't be buying this one till the end of the month and would love to see what you thnk of it.

Thanks

 

[wnycollector]

I just got a Gander Mountain circular in the mail and noticed that they had a Target Master w/ 4-16x44 scope for $699 after $50 rebate. It looks like it should be a shooter.