Howa 22-250 Rifles

Our Howa 22-250 Rifles collection has 4 rifles in stock, priced from $518 to $676. Every one is a Howa bolt action chambered in .22-250 Remington. The .22-250 Remington started life as a wildcat on the .250 Savage case and became a factory round in 1965. It’s one of the fastest .22 centerfires you can buy off the shelf.

Howa 22-250 Rifles we carry

We stock 4 Howa 22-250 Rifles across these models:

Howa Gamepro 2: 2 rifles from $676, like the Howa Gamepro 2 22-250
Howa Hogue: 1 rifle at $518, like the Howa 1500 Hogue 22-250
Howa Hunter: 1 rifle at $613, like the Howa Walnut Hunter 22-250

What the .22-250 Remington is good for

Varmint hunters use it for long, flat shots at prairie dogs, groundhogs and coyotes. With light bullets it can push past 3,600 feet per second, so holdover stays small out to 300 yards and beyond. Factory loads mostly use 35 to 55 grain bullets. The 1:12 twist is built for those lighter bullets; heavy 70-plus grain match bullets need a faster twist than this.

SAAMI publishes the industry standard for chamber and cartridge dimensions. For history and ballistics, here’s some background on the .22-250 Remington.

Choosing between Howa 22-250 Rifles

Howa Gamepro 2: it’s for the hunter who’d rather buy one box and head to the range than piece a setup together.
Howa Hogue: it’s a no-fuss hunting rifle for people who want a proven action and a stock that shrugs off weather.
Howa Hunter: it’s for hunters who want a traditional wood-stocked rifle that shoots straight and lasts.

Barrel length matters too. Shorter barrels are handier in blinds and with suppressors, while 24-inch barrels squeeze out more velocity for long shots. If you want a ready-to-hunt package, look for models that include a scope.

Where to start

Howa 1500 Hogue 22-250 ($518, the lowest price here): 22-inch threaded barrel and black Hogue OverMolded stock. 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.

Howa Gamepro 2 22-250 ($676, a middle option): 22-inch barrel, black Hogue OverMolded stock and a Nikko Stirling GamePro 4-12x40mm scope included. It’s for the hunter who’d rather buy one box and head to the range than piece a setup together.

Howa Gamepro 2 22-250 Green ($676, the top of the range): 22-inch barrel, green Hogue OverMolded stock and a Nikko Stirling GamePro 4-12x40mm scope included. It suits first-time buyers and anyone who wants a matched rifle and scope at a fair price.

How shipping to your FFL works

Rifles ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you, not to your home. You’ll complete ATF Form 4473 and the background check when you pick it up. The ATF firearms Q&A covers the federal rules, and your state may add its own.