Description
The Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan is Howa’s Superlite rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built with a 20-inch threaded barrel, a tan carbon fiber stock with black webbing and 5-round capacity. Price is $1,093, and we have it in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan features
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.
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 two-stage match trigger takes up a short, light first stage and then breaks cleanly, which helps when you’re squeezing off a careful shot. A threaded muzzle means you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor later where local law allows. A Picatinny rail on top makes mounting a scope quick.
Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan specs
- Model: Howa Superlite
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 20 inches
- Muzzle: threaded
- Stock: Tan carbon fiber stock with black webbing
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Trigger: two-stage match
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $1,093
Why .308 Winchester?
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. 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 .308 Winchester.
Who should buy it
If your hunts involve long hikes or steep climbs, a lighter rifle is easier to carry, and that matters on the last mile. A 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle short and balanced without giving up much velocity.
Choosing .308 Winchester 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. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket ammo for practice.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
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.
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. 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.
Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan vs similar Howa rifles
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Altitude: a Kryptek Altitude stock, $1,093
- Howa Superlite 308 Kryptek Obskura: a Kryptek Obskura stock and a plain muzzle, $1,093
- Howa Superlite Gen2 308 OD Green: an OD Green stock, $977
- Howa Superlite Gen2 308 Win: a black stock, $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.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan
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
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 Superlite 308 Win Tan 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.
Questions about the Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan
What caliber is the Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan?
It’s chambered in .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 5 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. It’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. Check the thread pitch before you buy a muzzle device.
Order your Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan
The Howa Superlite 308 Win Tan 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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