Description
The Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green is Howa’s Hogue rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a green Hogue OverMolded stock and 5-round capacity. It sells for $542, and it’s in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green features
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.
Every Howa 1500 starts with a forged and machined receiver and a one-piece bolt with two lugs. The three-position safety has a middle setting that lets you work the bolt to unload while the rifle stays on safe.
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 barrel is threaded at the muzzle and ships with a thread protector, ready for a brake or can.
Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green specifications
- Model: Howa Hogue
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded
- 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: $542
Why .308 Winchester?
The .308 Winchester came out in 1952 as the commercial version of what became the 7.62x51mm NATO. It’s one of the most common big-game and target rounds in the world. It handles deer, hogs, black bear and, with good bullets, elk at moderate range. It’s also a classic target round, and ammo is easy to find in almost any store.
Factory loads run from 125 to 180 grains, with 150, 165, 168 and 175 grain bullets the most common. The 1:10 twist handles all of them. 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 .308 Winchester.
Is this the right rifle for you?
It’s a no-fuss hunting rifle for people who want a proven action and a stock that shrugs off weather.
Picking ammunition
Start with a couple of quality factory loads and see which groups tighter. Once you find it, buy enough of the same lot to get through the season. 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.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
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.
At the range
Plan a full session for the first trip. Get on paper at 25 yards, then zero at 100 and shoot a few groups so you know what the rifle and load can do. The .308 Winchester really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green vs similar Howa rifles
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win 24 Inch: a 24-inch barrel, a gray stock and a plain muzzle, $530
- Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win: a black stock, $518
- Howa 1500 Hunter 308 Win: the Hunter model, a walnut stock and a plain muzzle, $499
- Howa Superlite 308 Walnut: the Superlite model, a 20-inch barrel and a walnut stock, $589
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Hogue Rifles and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green after every outing, more so after rain. A safe or cabinet with a dehumidifier keeps rust away, and a quick check of the action screws each season keeps your zero where you left it.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green, we ship it to a federally licensed (FFL) dealer near you. You fill out ATF Form 4473 there, pass the background check and take it home. 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 308 Win Green questions
What caliber is the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green?
It’s chambered in .308 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, it comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. Check the thread pitch before you buy a muzzle device.
Buy the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green today
Add the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green to your cart now for $542. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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