I got my first Howa 1500 in .308 Win (also a first) a couple months ago. It is a tank as many have said but I like it so far. The first load I worked up was 130 TTSX over 48.5 gr TAC that shoots 1.11" at 100 yards. Not sure if I will keep the hogue overmolded stock or not but it works.

Happy shooting!


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