Gunsmithing

Howa 1500 barrel removal

November 13, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Howa 1500 barrel removal I’ve been asked by quite a few different shooters if Howa factory barrels are difficult to remove- the short answer is, no, they aren’t.  You don’t even need specialized equipment to […]

6.5 Creedmoor

Building a custom Howa 1500 in 6.5 Creedmoor

November 1, 2017 Bill Marr 0

The Howa 1500 action offers a lot of potential for the precision rifle shooter.  While appearing externally similar to the Remington 700, further inspection finds many differences including a flat bottom receiver, M16 type extractor […]

6.5 Creedmoor

Howa GRS Berserk 6.5 Creedmoor Review

May 9, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Review: Howa Long Range Rifle with GRS Berserk 6.5 Creedmoor I’ve tested a couple of different Howa 1500 bolt action rifles and was excited to get my hands on the new Howa GRS. The Howa GRS […]

7.62x39

Review: Howa MINIACTION 7.62×39

April 1, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Review: Howa MINIACTION 7.62×39 With the prevalence of modern sporting rifles (MSRs) like the AR-15/M16 M4 in today’s marketplace, there is something appealing about a compact bolt action rifle.  The clean lines, short cycle of the […]

Howa 1500

HOWA Chassis Rifle (HCR) review

February 6, 2017 Bill Marr 0

HOWA HCR REVIEW Howa is a Japanese company that specializes in machinery and civilian arms. You might recognize their work in the Weatherby Vanguard line which they manufacture.  In addition to the Vanguard, they’ve also […]