{"id":748971,"date":"2026-04-22T14:06:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbg.eu\/product\/howa-hb-24-308-win\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:54:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:54:51","slug":"howa-hb-24-308-win","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nbg.eu\/it\/product\/howa-hb-24-308-win\/","title":{"rendered":"HOWA HB Bolt-Action Rifle 24&#8243; barrel .308 Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>HOWA HB 24&#8243; .308 Win<\/h2>\n<p>The HOWA 1500 Heavy Barrel Varminter in .308 Win with a 24&#8243; barrel is HOWA&#8217;s dedicated target, varmint, and precision-hunting configuration. Same forged 1500 action, but topped with a heavy #6 contour, free-floated, cold hammer forged barrel designed for thermal stability through long shooting strings.<\/p>\n<h3>Heavy #6 Contour Barrel<\/h3>\n<p>The #6 heavy contour profile is what separates this HB from standard sporter HOWAs. The added steel keeps point-of-impact stable across strings of fire, holds tighter groups as the barrel heats, and damps vibration for more consistent results from the first shot to the fifth. The 24&#8243; length maximizes .308 Winchester velocity while still remaining practical for field use.<\/p>\n<h3>Free-Floating, Threaded Muzzle<\/h3>\n<p>The barrel free-floats from the forend for consistent accuracy regardless of sling pressure, bipod loading, or field positions. Threaded 5\/8&#8243;-24 UNEF at the muzzle, it accepts suppressors or muzzle brakes directly \u2014 a popular choice among shooters who want a precision .308 host for can work.<\/p>\n<h3>Forged HOWA 1500 Action and HACT Trigger<\/h3>\n<p>All the 1500&#8217;s hallmarks apply: forged one-piece bolt, dual locking lugs, Sako-style external extractor, plunger ejector, and HACT two-stage match trigger tuned around 3 lb from the factory. The three-position safety allows bolt operation with the safety engaged.<\/p>\n<h3>Hogue OverMolded Pillar-Bedded Stock<\/h3>\n<p>The Hogue OverMolded stock combines a rigid skeleton with a soft, grippy rubber shell that handles quietly and securely in any weather. Aluminum pillars bed the action for a consistent zero that is not affected by temperature, humidity, or moisture \u2014 critical for a precision rifle.<\/p>\n<h3>Premium Components Included<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Forged HOWA 1500 barreled action<\/li>\n<li>24&#8243; #6 heavy contour, free-floated cold hammer forged barrel<\/li>\n<li>5\/8&#8243;-24 threaded muzzle<\/li>\n<li>Hogue OverMolded pillar-bedded synthetic stock<\/li>\n<li>HACT two-stage match trigger<\/li>\n<li>Three-position safety<\/li>\n<li>Sub-MOA factory accuracy guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Specifications<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Action<\/th>\n<td>HOWA 1500 bolt, forged one-piece bolt, dual locking lugs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Caliber<\/th>\n<td>.308 Winchester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Barrel length<\/th>\n<td>24&#8243;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Barrel profile<\/th>\n<td>#6 heavy contour, free-floated, cold hammer forged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Twist rate<\/th>\n<td>1:10&#8243; RH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Muzzle thread<\/th>\n<td>5\/8&#8243;-24 UNEF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Muzzle diameter<\/th>\n<td>~21.7 mm (~0.855&#8243;)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Overall length<\/th>\n<td>~44.5&#8243;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<td>~9.3\u20139.9 lbs depending on stock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<td>Hogue OverMolded, aluminum-pillar bedded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Trigger<\/th>\n<td>HACT two-stage match<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Safety<\/th>\n<td>Three-position<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Finish<\/th>\n<td>Blued matte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Accuracy guarantee<\/th>\n<td>Sub-1 MOA (3-shot @ 100 yd, premium ammo)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heavy-barrel varmint\/target configuration of the HOWA 1500 in .308 Winchester with a 24&#8243; #6 contour free-floating barrel. 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