Description
The Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 is a .30-06 Springfield bolt action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, a black 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.
What you get with the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06
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.
The 1500 action is the reason Howa has such a following. It’s simple, strong and made in Japan, with a one-piece two-lug bolt and a three-position safety you can unload 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.
Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 specs
- Model: Howa Gamepro 2
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Black 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. Plan on a box of ammo to zero it and confirm your holds before the season.
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. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the .30-06 Springfield.
Is this the right rifle for you?
It suits first-time buyers and anyone who wants a matched rifle and scope at a fair price.
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.
Hunting rules are set state by state. Start at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page for federal lands, then check your state agency for seasons and caliber limits.
More about the Howa Gamepro 2
Howa’s Gamepro 2 package bundles the 1500 action, a pillar-bedded Hogue OverMolded stock and a mounted Nikko Stirling scope. It’s aimed at hunters who want one purchase and a short trip to the range.
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
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 Brown: a brown stock, $728
- Howa Gamepro 2 7mm PRC: chambered in 7mm PRC, a 24-inch barrel and a brown stock, $684
- Howa Gamepro 2 243 Win: chambered in .243 Winchester, $676
- Howa Gamepro 2 22-250: chambered in .22-250 Remington, $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.
Care and storage
Store the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 unloaded, in a dry place, with the magazine out. After rain or snow, dry it off and wipe the metal down before you case it. A clean, lightly oiled bore and tight action screws are most of what keeps a Howa shooting the way it did on day one.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Gamepro 2 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. For the federal side, see the ATF firearms Q&A. Your state may add its own rules, so look those up too.
Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06?
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?
No, this version has a plain muzzle. Look at our threaded options if you plan to run a suppressor.
Get the Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 while it’s in stock
The Howa Gamepro 2 30-06 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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