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Re: Just bought a Howa 1500 in 7mm Rem Mag, tell me about the 1500 Pharmseller #15091198 07/29/20
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MTDan Campfire Member M Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 444	I don't have firsthand experience shooting the 1500, but they have always felt solid when I've looked at them. My concern about that ad is the "lapped lugs." It's my understanding that lugs must be lapped BEFORE the barrel is installed/chambered. Otherwise it could create excessive headspace. It sounds like he lapped the lugs with the factory barrel. I'd be very careful about that rifle.

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Just bought a Howa 1500 in 7mm Rem Mag, tell me about the 1500	Pharmseller	07/29/20
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