Description
Our Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win is a Gamepro 2 bolt gun in .308 Winchester. It comes with a 22-inch barrel, a brown Hogue OverMolded stock and 5-round capacity. A Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope comes with it. Price is $676, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win features
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.
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 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 2 308 Win specs
- Model: Howa Gamepro 2
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Brown Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 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: $676
The scope on the Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win
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 .308 Winchester cartridge
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. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the .308 Winchester too.
Who should buy it
It suits first-time buyers and anyone who wants a matched rifle and scope at a fair price.
Choosing .308 Winchester ammo
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best. 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.
Your first range trip
Set up at 25 yards first so your first shots land on paper. Then move back to 100 yards and adjust in small steps, firing three-shot groups and letting the barrel cool between them. 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 Gamepro 2 308 Win
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win Threaded: a green stock and a threaded muzzle, $676
- 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
- Howa Gamepro 2 22-250 Green: chambered in .22-250 Remington and a green stock, $676
You can also browse all Howa Gamepro 2 Rifle Packages, Howa Rifles With Scope and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. The scope is already mounted, so check the ring screws with a torque driver before you zero. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
How buying a rifle online works
Federal law requires rifles bought online to go through a licensed dealer. Pick an FFL near you at checkout, and we’ll ship the Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win questions
What caliber is the Howa Gamepro 2 308 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?
Yes. It ships with a Nikko Stirling GamePro 3.5-10x44mm scope.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Get the Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win while it’s in stock
Add the Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win to your cart now for $676. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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