{"product_id":"howa-1500-sa-223-rem-varmint-stainless-30698-copy-1","title":"Howa 1500 SA 243 Win Varmint Stainless (30699)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Japan by Howa Machinery, the Model 1500 has developed a strong reputation as a dependable sporting and target rifle platform, known for its solid action, straightforward design and excellent value. The Howa 1500 uses a strong two-lug push-feed bolt action with an integral recoil lug and reliable internal magazine system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis rifle features a stainless-steel action and heavy-profile barrel, providing excellent resistance to corrosion while the additional barrel mass makes the rifle particularly well suited to target shooting and varmint applications where consistent accuracy is important. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis rifle is fitted with Howa's HACT two-stage trigger, designed to provide a clean and predictable trigger pull. Chambered in the popular .243 Winchester, this rifle offers manageable recoil, excellent accuracy potential and strong downrange performance. The versatile .243 Winchester cartridge is well suited to a wide range of applications, from recreational target shooting and varmint or pest control through to hunting medium-sized game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe rifle is fitted with a Pecar Optics Australia 2.5–10×50 IR scope, providing a versatile magnification range together with a large 50 mm objective for strong light gathering. The illuminated reticle (IR) assists with target acquisition in lower-light conditions, making this a practical hunting setup. 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