Description
Our Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green is a Hogue bolt gun in .243 Winchester. It comes with a 22-inch barrel, a green Hogue OverMolded stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $508, and we have it in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, pronghorn and varmints, this is a good place to start.
Inside the Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green
Howa’s Hogue rifle is the plain, dependable 1500: cold hammer-forged barrel, forged one-piece bolt, HACT two-stage trigger and a pillar-bedded Hogue OverMolded stock with a recoil pad.
The 1500 action is made by Howa Machinery in Japan. It’s a two-lug, push-feed action with a one-piece bolt, and the three-position safety lets you run the bolt on safe so you can unload without firing.
The HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) is a two-stage trigger. There’s a light take-up stage, then a crisp break, which makes it easier to shoot well from field positions.
The .243 Winchester cartridge
Winchester introduced the .243 in 1955 by necking the .308 case down to 6mm. It’s been a favorite first deer rifle ever since. It covers two jobs well: varmints with light bullets and deer or pronghorn with 90 to 100 grain bullets. Recoil is mild enough for younger and smaller-framed shooters.
Common loads run from 55 grain varmint bullets to 100 grain hunting bullets. A 1:10 twist is the traditional rate and handles that full range of factory ammo. SAAMI sets the industry dimensions for this round; the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard lists them. There’s also a good summary of the history of the .243 Winchester.
Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green specs
- Model: Howa Hogue
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Green Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 42.25 inches
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $508
Is this the right rifle for you?
If you need one dependable rifle for deer season and some range time, this is the kind of rifle that does the job year after year.
Choosing .243 Winchester ammo
Try a few factory loads before you settle on one. Barrels have preferences, and a 20-minute test at the range tells you which load to buy in bulk. Hunting loads cost more, but they’re made to expand and hold together on game. Use them in the field and cheaper ammo for practice.
Hunting rules are set state by state. Start at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page for federal lands, then check your state agency for seasons and caliber limits.
More about the Howa Hogue
The Hogue model pairs the Howa 1500 barreled action with a Hogue OverMolded stock. The stock is pillar-bedded, and the rubber overmold gives a soft, grippy surface that doesn’t get slick in rain or cold.
Your first range trip
Set up at 25 yards first so your first shots land on paper. Then move back to 100 yards and adjust in small steps, firing three-shot groups and letting the barrel cool between them. Once you’re zeroed, shoot from sitting and kneeling too, since that’s how most field shots happen.
Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green vs similar Howa rifles
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win: a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $518
- Howa 1500 Hogue 22-250: chambered in .22-250 Remington, a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $518
- Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor: chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and a black stock, $518
- Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win: chambered in .308 Winchester, a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $518
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Hogue Rifles and Howa 243 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Store the Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green unloaded, in a dry place, with the magazine out. After rain or snow, dry it off and wipe the metal down before you case it. A clean, lightly oiled bore and tight action screws are most of what keeps a Howa shooting the way it did on day one.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
Federal law requires rifles bought online to go through a licensed dealer. Pick an FFL near you at checkout, and we’ll ship the Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green FAQ
What caliber is the Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green?
It’s chambered in .243 Winchester with a 1:10 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 5 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
No, this version has a plain muzzle. Look at our threaded options if you plan to run a suppressor.
Buy the Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green today
The Howa 1500 Hogue 243 Win Green is in stock at $508. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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