Description
The Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06 is a .30-06 Springfield bolt action rifle with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a walnut stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $625, and we have it in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, elk and moose.
Inside the Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06
This is the classic Howa 1500: blued steel and a walnut stock. It’s a traditional hunting rifle built on the same action Howa uses across the 1500 line.
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 barrel is threaded at the muzzle and ships with a thread protector, ready for a brake or can. Howa backs this rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee: three shots inside an inch at 100 yards with quality ammunition.
Why .30-06 Springfield?
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. 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 .30-06 Springfield.
Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06 specifications
- Model: Howa Hunter
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Walnut stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $625
Who should buy it
It’s for hunters who want a traditional wood-stocked rifle that shoots straight and lasts.
Picking ammunition
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.
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 Hunter
Howa’s walnut-stocked Hunter rifles keep things simple. You get the 1500 action, a hammer-forged barrel and a good-looking wood stock that most hunters still prefer.
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. Once you’re zeroed, shoot from sitting and kneeling too, since that’s how most field shots happen.
How the Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06 compares
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Walnut Hunter 6.5 PRC: chambered in 6.5 PRC and a plain muzzle, $625
- Howa Walnut Hunter 22-250: chambered in .22-250 Remington, $613
- Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 7mm-08: chambered in 7mm-08 Remington, $613
- Howa 1500 Hunter 308 Win: chambered in .308 Winchester and a plain muzzle, $499
You can also browse all Howa Walnut Stock Rifles and Howa 30-06 Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06 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 Standard Hunter 30-06, 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 questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06 FAQ
What caliber is the Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06?
It’s chambered in .30-06 Springfield 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’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. Check the thread pitch before you buy a muzzle device.
Order your Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06
Ready to order? The Howa 1500 Standard Hunter 30-06 is $625 and ships to your FFL. If you’re stuck between two models, send us a message and we’ll give you a straight answer.
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