Bottom Line
Every year precision rifles are getting less expensive and better built. With precision rifle competitions growing, especially here locally, there is a real need for a rifle that will shoot well and not break the bank. You can spend a ton of money in this sport and never see a return. Police departments are also jumping on rifles in this price range, as they allow for the purchase of better optics, more training and some other options. Rifles like this Howa fit the bill perfectly. I’m not sure I would start with .308 Win., but you can get this rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor as well. If you’re looking to get into precision rifle shooting, the Howa HCR Chassis Rifle provides an accurate, light and dependable great buy. Contact Legacy Sports International, Dept. OT; Tel.: (800) 5-LEGACY; Web: www.legacysports.com
Specifications:
Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
Barrel: 24 inches
Overall Length: 37 inches extended
Weight: 10 pounds
Sights: Flat Top Rail (20 MOA elevation)
Stock: Luth AR MBA-3 FDE
Action: Howa 1500, dual lug bolt action
Finish: FDE Cerakote (chassis is Multicam)
Capacity: AICS compatible
Price: $1,549
Performance:
Load Velocity Accuracy
Hornady 155-gr. AMAX BLACK 2,825 1.10 Inches
Doubletap 155-gr. TMK 2,900 1.20 Inches
Doubletap 125-ge. BT 3,160 1.25 Inches
Corbon 125-gr. TMK 3,200 1.30 Inches
Black Hills 178-gr. ELDX 2,650 0.90 Inches
Velocity in feet per second (fps) measured using a Magneto Speed V3 chronograph. Accuracy in inches for three five-round groups fired from 100 yards using a bipod as a rest from behind a bench.
