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Anyone have any experience with these or know anything about them? I have the chance to buy one for under $500 new and am curious what you guys think. I already have a 375 but price seems too good to pass up. I think they are push feed but I really dont care because this would not be an african gun.(already got lots of those) Thanks fo any info.
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As Craig Boddington put it...
The action is smooth, with positive feeding, a good safety and superb gas-porting design in case of a catastrophic failure. This last is very unlikely; the Howa 1500 is a wonderfully strong action.
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Anyone know why these are so cheap? I'm finding them in the $450-550 range. They seem like solid rifles from my limited experience.
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sshhhh! don't tell anybody 
EVERYBODY is pro-gun, some just don't know it. When an anti-gun person is in trouble, the first thing they do is call 911 and demand that they send somebody with a gun!
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Gunchamp - would hazard a guess about HOWA's being inexpensive (nothing's "cheap" anymore). Not a widely known brand name, outside of rifle circles, as are Remington or Winchester. They're foreign (Japanese) made and few may know that Weatherby Vanguards are manufactured by HOWA as were Smith & Wesson M1500 or Mossberg M1500 in their day. I've several HOWA's and they are a very good value for the $$ spent i.e. accurate and well constructed. Homesteader.
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Yes, the weatherby van is made by them. I've owned a couple and they were great shooters. You typically see that anything over the 338 win mag normally jacks the price of the gun up some. Just seems odd to find a 375 ruger for that price in a good gun.
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As Craig Boddington put it...
The action is smooth, with positive feeding, a good safety and superb gas-porting design in case of a catastrophic failure. This last is very unlikely; the Howa 1500 is a wonderfully strong action.
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Check out a Weatherby Vanguard, if you like those you will like the Howa.
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That is a very good price for a .375 H&H and, as everyone had said, there certainly are no flies on Howa rifles. I have had several Vanguards and still have my favorite, a .300 Wby. My only gripe is that they are heavy, but that's not bad in a .375 H&H.
I bought a blued/synthetic .223 Howa ("inexpensively") about ten years ago. It was one of the most accurate out of the box rifles I have ever acquired. One of my stepsons talked me out of it and he still has it. This is a guy that never cleans his rifles. They only leave his truck when he is using them or when he buys a new truck and has to transfer them. It is still very accurate, all things considered.
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Its actually a 375 ruger. I've owned multiple weatherby vans. They have all been good.I think I might grab one of these 375's even though I have one in a m77 already. To good of a price.
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OK, I have resolved to work on my reading comprehension--Sorry! (I still think that you should buy it if you want a .375.)
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Anyone know why these are so cheap? I'm finding them in the $450-550 range. They seem like solid rifles from my limited experience. Some good deals on these on Gunbroker. I would have to replace the Hougue stock though
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I found a (very slightly) used 1500 in .338 WM for $199 at a Gander Mountain several years ago. I replaced the Tupperware stock with a Boyd's laminated job, played with the bedding until I was satisfied, and topped it with a used Leupold 4X/m8. Wonderful rifle on the cheap. I love Howa's.
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I have a Howa in .204 Ruger. A long way from a .375 in chambering, but I will say: I have a lot of rifles without looking at the name the Howa holds its own in quality and ruggedness with the likes of Remington, Winchester, Ruger, and CZ. I have been considering one of the new .375 Rugers as well. I have been holding out for the classing H&H in a WInchester but with the Howa at under half the price, I am certainly considering one.
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I don't have any 375 Rugers but I have a Howa in 7mm magnum and a Howa .223 bull barrel. I bought them for my sons to use as hunting rifles. Japanese seem to have learned how to make a quality product for less than the US can do it.
I would jump on it if you like the caliber!
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I just ordered one of these in 375 Ruger and should pick it up next week. Will let you know. We were issued Howa 1500's at the gunsmithing school and they are a terrific action for the money, certainly one of the best values out there.
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Great. Would love to know how it shoots. Keep me posted please. Thanks.
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Anyone have any experience with these or know anything about them? I have the chance to buy one for under $500 new and am curious what you guys think. I already have a 375 but price seems too good to pass up. I think they are push feed but I really dont care because this would not be an african gun.(already got lots of those) Thanks fo any info. I can order one at $380 right now...what a price for a 375 Ruger!!
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I can order one at $380 right now...what a price for a 375 Ruger!![/quote]
For $380 you can afford to put a Mickey on it now, and have a really neat rifle!
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Care to pass on the info on where the $380 howa is? 
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