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INSTRUCTION & SAFETY MANUAL
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
HOWA SERIES 1500 SPORTING RIFLES
IMPORTANT! Do not discard!
Keep this manual with your rifle.
It should accompany the rifle to
any new owner.
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY THE FIRST STEP
The first step in the safe handling of any firearm
is to know how to CLEAR it.
The Howa rifle is considered CLEAR when
there is no ammunition in the chamber or in the
magazine, the bolt is open and the safety is "on".
THESE WARNINGS ARE IMPORTANT
Firearms, by their nature and intended function,
are lethal weapons. By understanding the dangers
inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking
proper precautions, you can enjoy complete safety
in the use of your firearm. Failure to heed any of
these warnings may result in accidental death or
serious injury to you or others, as well as severe
damage to the firearm or other property.
To clear the rifle:
Point the muzzle in a safe direction. lift the bolt
handle and pull the bolt fully to the rear. This should
eject any cartridge that may be present in the
chamber, but LOOK in the chamber anyway to be
sure it is empty. The magazine also is now exposed.
If it con-tains any cartridges, remove them (see
page 17). Leave the bolt open and put the safety
"on".
Always clear your rifle before handing it to
another person. If someone hands a firearm to you,
person-ally determine whether it is clear before any
further handling.
Never assume any firearm to be unloaded, and
don't accept anyone's assurance. LOOK inside it
your-self. When entering or leaving a range or
hunting area, or when showing the rifle to others,
make sure the bolt is open, the safety is "on", and
all ammunition has been removed. That way others
can see, without need to operate its mechanism,
that the rifle is clear.
NOT JUST FOR BEGINNERS
Even if you are familiar with other firearms,
don't assume there is no need to study this manual.
Accidents happen to experienced shooters as
well as beginners. Most of them could have been
avoided if the shooter had read and followed the
instructions and observed the basic rules of gun
safety.
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IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Having a firearm in your possession is like
being the captain of a ship: it's a serious
responsibility, and yours alone. It's up to you to
KNOW how to keep and use your firearm safely,
and up to you to always TAKE the necessary
precautions - all of them. If you fail to do so, and
someone gets hurt, the blame rests on you.
Remember: Accidents are rarely the fault of the
firearm. A gun is just a machine, with no judgment
of its own. It responds to your actions, whether
wise or foolish. Of course it has mechanical safety
features, but none as effective as the brain of a
cautious shooter who never forgets that a moment's
carelessness can produce a permanent tragedy.
SAVE YOUR EYES AND EARS
Always wear protective shooting glasses and
ear plugs or "earmuff" type protectors whenever
you are shooting. Your vision and hearing are
priceless, and irreplaceable. Always make certain
that persons close to you are similarly protected.
Shooting glasses will protect your eyes from
burns and abrasions caused by powder gas,
metallic particles, burning powder grains, lubricant,
and similar debris that can emanate occasionally
from any firearm in normal use. If something goes
seriously wrong and fragments of cartridge case or
firearm are sent flying, shooting glasses can make
the difference between future sight and blindness.
The best compromise between protection and
convenience is offered by high-quality shooting
glasses or industrial-grade safety glasses with
large-area shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses at
least 2mm thick.
Without ear protection, repeated exposure to
shooting noise may lead to cumulative, permanent
hearing loss. Many experienced shooters who value
their hearing wear both ear plugs AND ear muffs.
At a shooting range it is common courtesy not to
commence firing until everyone nearby has their
eyes and ears covered.
TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL
The safe handling of firearms requires
specialized training, knowledge and discipline. The
best way to learn is with supervised instruction,
often available from gun shops, gun clubs, state
hunter safety programs or police departments. For
help in finding a training course, write to the
National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill
Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.
GUNS ARE NOT ALL ALIKE
Many makes and models of firearms might look
nearly the same. However, they differ widely in
design and operation, and in the location and
function of various controls.
Study this manual. Thoroughly educate yourself
on the characteristics and operation of this
particular firearm before attempting to load it. Do
not permit others to have access to your rifle unless
they have received proper instruction.
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1. Muzzle of barrel
2. Barrel
3. Floor plate
4. Floor plate catch
5. Trigger guard
6. Trigger
7. Stock
8. Sling swivel stud
9. Butt end of stock
10. Bolt handle
11. Cocking Piece
(with firing pin)
12. Bolt sleeve
13. Bolt
14. Receiver
15. Safety
16. Red dot indicator
17. Bolt stop
18. Magazine
(inside stock)
19. Chamber end
of barrel
Important Terms Which Are Not Individual Parts:
Bore:
The hole lengthwise through the barrel through which a fired bullet passes.
Chamber:
The enlarged rear portion of the bore into which a cartridge is seated
for firing.
Muzzle:
The front face of the barrel from which the bullet emerges.
Magazine:
The space inside the rifle where cartridges are stored to be fed into
the chamber. Left, Right, Front, and Rear refer to the rifle as seen by a
shooter holding it in the firing position.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SIGHTS
Since most users wish to select a particular
telescopic sight and mount combination that
satisfies their individual preferences and
requirements, your Howa rifle I. delivered from the
factory without sights. Mounting holes are factory
drilled and tapped to accommodate many popular
makes and models of telescopic lights and mounts.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper
installation and use.
Type and
Magazine Barrel
Overall Rate of
Caliber
Capacity Length
Length
Twist
Sporting
.223 Rem
5
22"
42.0"
1:12
.22-250 Rem
5
22"
42.0”
1:14
.243 Win
5
22"
42.0"
1:10
6.5x55
5
22”
42.5”
1:9
.25-06
5
22”
42.5”
1:10
270 Win
5
22"
42.5"
1:10
.30-06
5
22"
42.5"
1:10
.308 Win
5
22"
42.0"
1:12
WARNING!
LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in
poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or
handling ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to the state of
California to cause birth defects, reproductive
harm, and other serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure. SHOOTING OR
CLEANING GUNS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO
LEAD.
Varmint
.223 Ram
5
24"
44.0"
1:12
.22-250 Rem
5
24”
44.0"
1:14
.308 Win
5
24"
44.0"
1:12
Big Game Magnum
7mm Rem Mag 3
24"
44.5"
1:9.5
.300 Win Mag 3
24"
44.5"
1:10
.338 Win Mag 3
24"
44.5"
1:10
Ultralight
.243
5
20”
40.0”
1:10
.308
5
20”
40.0”
1:12
.7mm-08
5
20”
40.0”
1:9.5
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