Description
The Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win is Howa’s Hogue rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a black Hogue OverMolded stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $518, and we have it in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, hogs, black bear and targets, this is a good place to start.
What you get with the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win
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 muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, so you can fit a brake, flash hider or suppressor where your state allows it.
Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win specifications
- Model: Howa Hogue
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Black Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 42.25 inches
- Weight: 7.9 lb
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $518
What the .308 Winchester is good for
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?
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 .308 Winchester ammo
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. For game, choose a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet. Practice ammo is fine for paper but not for animals.
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
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
Bring a solid rest, a few targets and at least two boxes of ammo. Start at 25 yards to get on paper, then move to 100 and make your final adjustments with three-shot groups. 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.
Other options like the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win 24 Inch: a 24-inch barrel, a gray stock and a plain muzzle, $530
- Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win Green: a green stock, $542
- 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.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win
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.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win, 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.
Questions about the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win
What caliber is the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win?
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. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 1/2×28.
Order your Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win
Add the Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win to your cart now for $518. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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