Description
The Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06 is a .30-06 Springfield bolt action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, a black Hogue OverMolded stock and 4-round capacity. It sells for $542, and it’s in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, elk and moose, this is a good place to start.
Inside the Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06
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.
The 1500 action is the reason Howa has such a following. It’s simple, strong and made in Japan, with a one-piece two-lug bolt and a three-position safety you can unload on.
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 .30-06 Springfield cartridge
The .30-06 Springfield was adopted by the US Army in 1906 and served through two world wars. Hunters have trusted it for over a century. It’s one of the most versatile rounds in North America. With 150 grain bullets it’s a deer rifle, and with 180 to 220 grain bullets it’s an elk and moose rifle.
Factory ammo runs from 125 to 220 grains and you’ll find it nearly everywhere. The 1:10 twist covers that full range. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the .30-06 Springfield too.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Hogue
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Black Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 4 rounds
- Overall length: 42.25 inches
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $542
Who this rifle is for
It’s a no-fuss hunting rifle for people who want a proven action and a stock that shrugs off weather.
Choosing .30-06 Springfield ammo
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket ammo for practice.
Seasons, legal calibers and hunter education rules vary by state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page links to state wildlife agencies and public land where you can hunt.
More about the Howa Hogue
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.
Getting it zeroed
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.
Other options like the Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06 Green: a green stock, $542
- Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green: chambered in .308 Winchester, a green stock and a threaded muzzle, $542
- Howa 1500 Hogue 270 Win: chambered in .270 Winchester and a threaded muzzle, $542
- Howa 1500 Hogue 7mm PRC: chambered in 7mm PRC, a 24-inch barrel and a green stock, $534
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Hogue Rifles and Howa 30-06 Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06
You don’t need a long break-in routine. Clean the bore after the first few range sessions to get the copper out, then clean it whenever accuracy starts to drop off. Keep a thin coat of oil on exposed steel, especially after a wet day in the field.
How buying a rifle online works
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 30-06 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.
Questions about the Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06
What caliber is the Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06?
It’s chambered in .30-06 Springfield with a 1:10 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 4 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?
Not on this model. Several of our other Howa rifles in this caliber come threaded.
Order your Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06
Add the Howa 1500 Hogue 30-06 to your cart now for $542. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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