EGW is producing an exclusive line of Picatinny style gun sight rail kits made to fit the Howa M-1500 and Weatherby Vanguard long and short action rifles. They are available in 0 MOA lift, and are packaged complete with screws and Allen wrench for mounting.


Howa Compact Heavy Barrel Varminter


The Howa Compact Varmint model is built with a 20” Heavy Barrel, and is offered in .223 Remington or .308 Winchester, two highly popular varmint calibers. The short, heavy barrel provides ease of maneuvering and excellent heat dissipation. Available in blued finish with either Black or OD Green Hogue stock.

All HOWA M-1500’s feature:
• One piece, forged steel receivers with flat bottom and integral recoil lug for strength
• Hammer-forged barrels for precision rifling – and tack-driving accuracy
• One-piece forged bolt with two large locking lugs for strength
• A bolt face that completely surrounds the cartridge head, for safety
• Powerful, M-16 style extractor for reliability
• Fully adjustable trigger adjusts for sear engagement and weight of pull,
and provides crisp, consistent let-off for a “custom” feel
• Three position safety allows safe, single loading and secure lock-down
• Lightweight, hinged floor plate opens at the touch of a button, eliminating awkward handling

All HOWA/HOGUE’S Feature:
• Non-slip, Cobblestone™ grip works in all weather conditions
• Comfortable, soft grip helps absorb recoil, reducing fatigue over extended shooting sessions
• Fiberglass reinforced skeleton for strength and perfect fit-to-action
• Won’t harden with age; impervious to gun cleaning solvents/gun oils
• Pillar bedding uses aluminum bosses for rock-solid accuracy
• Barrel free-floats for maximum accuracy
• Stocks come with ambidextrous palm swells, a “varminter” style forend, built-in swivel studs and Hogue recoil pad

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