Description
The Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown is a .30-06 Springfield bolt action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, a brown Hogue OverMolded stock and 4-round capacity. A Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope comes with it. It sells for $728, and it’s in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, elk and moose.
Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown features
The Gamepro 2 is a ready-to-hunt package. It’s a Howa 1500 in a Hogue OverMolded stock with a Nikko Stirling GamePro scope already mounted, so you’re not shopping for glass and rings separately.
Howa Machinery has built the 1500 action in Japan since 1979. It uses a one-piece bolt with two locking lugs and a 90-degree lift, plus a three-position safety. The middle position lets you cycle the bolt and unload with the safety 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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Gamepro 2
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Brown Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 4 rounds
- Overall length: 42.25 inches
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Optic: Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope included
- Scope mounted on the factory base
- Price: $728
The included scope
This rifle comes with a Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope. 3.5 to 10 power is about right for deer hunting: wide enough at the bottom for close shots and enough magnification for longer ones. Before the first hunt, check the ring screws, then zero at 100 yards with the ammo you plan to hunt with.
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. 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.
Who should buy it
It suits first-time buyers and anyone who wants a matched rifle and scope at a fair price.
Choosing .30-06 Springfield ammo
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.
Getting it zeroed
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.
Other options like the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Gamepro 2 30-06: a black stock, $728
- Howa Gamepro 2 7mm PRC: chambered in 7mm PRC and a 24-inch barrel, $684
- Howa Gamepro 2 243 Win: chambered in .243 Winchester and a black stock, $676
- Howa Gamepro 2 22-250: chambered in .22-250 Remington and a black stock, $676
You can also browse all Howa Gamepro 2 Rifle Packages, Howa Rifles With Scope and Howa 30-06 Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown
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
We send the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown to the FFL dealer you choose. They run the federal background check, you sign the transfer form, and the rifle is yours. The ATF questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown questions
What caliber is the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown?
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?
Yes. It ships with a Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope.
Is the barrel threaded?
Not on this model. Several of our other Howa rifles in this caliber come threaded.
Buy the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown today
The Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown is in stock at $728. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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