Description
The Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura is a .308 Winchester bolt action rifle with a 20-inch barrel, a carbon fiber stock in Kryptek Obskura camo and 3-round capacity. Price is $1,093, and we have it in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, hogs, black bear and targets, this is a good place to start.
Inside the Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura
Howa’s Superlite is made for hunters who walk a lot. A carbon fiber stock and a slimmed 1500 action keep weight down, so it’s the rifle you won’t mind carrying all day.
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.
Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura specs
- Model: Howa Superlite
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 20 inches
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Carbon fiber stock in Kryptek Obskura camo
- Magazine capacity: 3 rounds
- Overall length: 39 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $1,093
What the .308 Winchester is good for
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. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the .308 Winchester.
Who this rifle is for
It’s made for backcountry and mountain hunters who count every ounce. A 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle short and balanced without giving up much velocity.
Picking ammunition
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. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket 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 Superlite
The Superlite is Howa’s lightweight mountain rifle. The action and barrel are trimmed for weight, and the carbon fiber stock keeps the whole rifle easy to carry on long climbs.
At the range
Plan a full session for the first trip. Get on paper at 25 yards, then zero at 100 and shoot a few groups so you know what the rifle and load can do. 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 Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Altitude: a Kryptek Altitude stock and a threaded muzzle, $1,093
- Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan: a tan stock and a threaded muzzle, $1,093
- Howa Superlite Gen2 308 OD Green: an OD Green stock and a threaded muzzle, $977
- Howa Superlite Gen2 308 Win: a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $961
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Superlite Rifles, Howa Carbon Fiber Rifles and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. Pick rings or a base that suit the scope you plan to run, and use a torque driver on the ring screws. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
Ordering and FFL transfer
We send the Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura 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 Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura?
It’s chambered in .308 Winchester with a 1:10 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 3 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No, it comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Get the Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura while it’s in stock
The Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura is in stock at $1,093. 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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