Description
The Howa Superlite Gen2 308 Win is Howa’s Superlite rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built with a 20-inch threaded barrel, a black HS Precision synthetic stock with black webbing and 3-round capacity. Price is $961, and we have it in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
What you get with the Howa Superlite Gen2 308 Win
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.
Underneath it all is the Howa 1500, a Japanese-made two-lug action that’s been in production since 1979. The bolt is one piece, and the safety has three positions, the middle one letting you unload with the rifle on safe.
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 (1/2×28) means you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor later where local law allows.
Howa Superlite Gen2 308 Win specifications
- Model: Howa Superlite
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 20 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Black HS Precision synthetic stock with black webbing
- Magazine capacity: 3 rounds
- Overall length: 38.75 inches
- Weight: 4.9 lb
- Trigger: two-stage match
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $961
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. 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
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.
Best .308 Winchester loads for this rifle
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.
At the range
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 Superlite Gen2 308 Win
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Superlite Gen2 308 OD Green: an OD Green stock, $977
- 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 308 Win Tan: a tan stock, $1,093
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Superlite Rifles and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Store the Howa Superlite Gen2 308 Win 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.
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 Gen2 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 Superlite Gen2 308 Win questions
What caliber is the Howa Superlite Gen2 308 Win?
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. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 1/2×28.
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