The New Howa Carbon Elevate series is designed for the next level of Howa performance and value. Tough and lightweight at the same time while delivering the Howa accuracy you have become accustom to along with great features such as a Limbsaver butt pad and patented ACCUBLOCK lug bed.
Features:
- Tool-less Firing Pin removal
- Machined Receiver and Forged bolt
- Large Integral front barrel lug
- Bolt has integral bolt handle and pressure vent holes
- One of the safest actions on the market
- Reliable M-16 Style extractor/ejector
- Stringent and exacting headspace specs.
- Bolt faces are true and square to the chamber
- Two Stage Match Trigger
- 3 Position Safety
- 24″ #7 Threaded Carbon Wrapped Barrel
- Long Action at 7 lbs 2 oz
Specs:
General:
| Canada Legal Classification | Non-Restricted | Action | Bolt | |
| Handedness | Right | Optic Interface | Receiver Drilled and Tapped for Howa 1500 LA, Weatherby Vanguard LA; (2) Piece Remington 700 Compatible | |
| Rear Sight | None | Front Sight | None | |
| Default Sight Radius (in; cm) | N/A | Grip Type | Stock Integrated Pistol Grip Checkered | |
| Pistol Grip Cap | None | Trigger Type | Adjustable HACT Pull Weight Mechanical Curved Two Stage* | |
| Trigger Material | Blued Steel | Trigger Compatibility | Howa 1500, Weatherby Vanguard | |
| Min Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | <3; 13.3 | Max Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | >3; 13.3 | |
| Observed Trigger Pull (lbs) | ~3 | Safety | Manual (3) Position Trigger Group Integrated Lever | |
| Manual Safety Position | Upper Rear Receiver, Right Side | Magazine Interface | Double Stack Double Feed Fixed Box Steel Flush w/ Drop Bottom Metal Floorplate | |
| Magazine Compatibility | Howa 1500 LA, Weatherby Vanguard LA | Magazine Capacity | 3 | |
| Default Length (in; mm) | 42.5; 1079.5 | Min Length (in; mm) | 42.5; 1079.5 | |
| Max Length (in; mm) | 42.5; 1079.5 | Min Width (in; mm) | ~3.175; 80.645 | |
| Max Width (in; mm) | ~3.175; 80.645 | Min Height (in; mm) | ~7.5; 190 | |
| Max Height (in; mm) | ~7.5; 190 | Weight w/o Mag (lbs; kg) | N/A | |
| Weight w/ Empty Mag (lbs; kg) | ~7.125; 2.5 | Accessory Interfaces | Blued Sling Stud Buttstock, Forend |
Receiver:
| Operating Mechanism | ~90° Throw, ~4.620 Full Stroke, Closed Bolt Firing, Rotating Bolt Head, Cock on Open | Action Size | Long, ~3.475″ x ~0.723″ Cartridge Area, ~3.327″ x ~0.723″ Ejection Port | |
| Receiver Type | Single Piece Mounted to Stock; Howa 1500 LA, Weatherby Vanguard LA Spec | Lower Receiver Material | Machined Steel | |
| Lower Receiver Finish | Matte Blued | Upper Receiver Material | Machined Steel | |
| Upper Receiver Finish | Matte Blued | Stock Interfacing Mechanism | Directly Attached to Receiver via (2) Action Screws | |
| Stock Interfacing Mechanism Material | Steel | Stock Interfacing Mechanism Finish | Matte Blued | |
| Barrel Interfacing Mechanism | Threaded Into Receiver | Barrel Securing Mechanism | Barrel Threads | |
| Barrel Securing Mechanism Material | Cold Hammer Forged Steel | Barrel Securing Mechanism Finish | Matte Blued | |
| Recoil Lug | (1) Receiver Integrated Block Into Stocky’s Accublock Lug Bed | Recoil Lug Material | Machined Steel; Composite | |
| Recoil Lug Finish | Matte Blued | Feed Type | Push | |
| Ejection | Bolt Mounted M16 Style Spring Loaded Ejector | Ejection Direction | Right | |
| Bolt Type | (2) Piece Bolt | Bolt Material | Forged Steel | |
| Bolt Finish | Matte Blued | Bolt Head Type | Integral Part of Bolt Body, ~0.538″ Bolt Face | |
| Bolt Lock | (2) Bolt Head Lugs | Bolt Handle | Bolt Integrated Handle w/ Teardrop Smooth Knob | |
| Bolt Handle Material | Forged Steel | Bolt Handle Finish | Matte Blued | |
| Bolt Hold Open | None | Bolt Release | Upper Left Rear Receiver Mounted Lever | |
| Trigger Guard Type | Part of Bottom Metal Assembly | Trigger Guard Material | Synthetic | |
| Trigger Guard Finish | Black | Trigger Guard Engraving | None | |
| Magazine Release Type | None | Magazine Release Position | N/A | |
| Magazine Cutoff | None | Anti-Release Magazine Lock Mechanism | None |
Buttstock:
| Stock Type | (1) Part Receiver Attached Stocky’s Hunter Pistol Grip Full Size | Stock Fit | Howa 1500 LA, Weatherby Vanguard LA | |
| Stock Material | Carbon Fiber | Stock Finish | Gray w/ Black Webbing | |
| Buttpad | Rubber Limbsaver 5/8″ Recoil Pad Black | Adjustable Length of Pull | No | |
| Default Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.5; 34.29 | Min Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.5; 34.29 | |
| Max Length of Pull (in; cm) | 13.5; 34.29 | Adjustable Comb | No | |
| Min Drop at Comb (in; cm) | ~1.325; 3.366 | Max Drop at Comb (in; cm) | ~1.325; 3.366 | |
| Min Drop at Heel (in; cm) | ~1.325; 3.366 | Max Drop at Heel (in; cm) | ~1.325; 3.366 | |
| Adjustable Cast | No | Adjustable Pitch | No |
Forend:
| Forend Type | Hunter, Stock Integrated, Free Floats Barrel | Forend Fit | Howa 1500 LA, Weatherby Vanguard LA | |
| Forend Material | Carbon Fiber | Forend Finish | Gray w/ Black Webbing |
Barrel:
| Barrel Length (mm) | 609.6 | Caliber Marking | 6.5PRC | |
| Chamber Size | SAAMI Spec | Pressure Rating | SAAMI Spec | |
| Barrel Profile | Round Carbon Fiber Wrapped #7 Taper Profile, ~1.174″ to ~0.745″ OD | Barrel Material | Stainless Steel; Carbon Fiber | |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Clear; Carbon Fiber Gray | Chamber Finish | Standard | |
| Rifling | 6 Groove | Twist Rate (in) | 1-8 | |
| Muzzle Device | Knurled Thread Protector | Muzzle Thread (in) | 5/8 – 24 |
Additional Information:
The HOWA 1500 barreled actions are legendary for precision perfection. From their cold hammer forged, lightweight, durable and remarkably accurate barrels with consistent bores and incredibly smooth surface. Their one-piece receiver with integral recoil lugs. To the forged steel bolt with two locking lugs, reliable M16-style ejector and extrator and tool-less take down design. Howa’s barreled actions are the best kept secret in shooting sports.
Every Howa Rifle from firing pin to barrel is perfectly designed, quality machined, fitted with exacting tolerances and all with superior hammer forged pre-hardened steel. All Howa Rifles are equipped with outstanding technical features and innovations.
Lifetime Warranty
Legacy Sports International offers a 100% Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser on all Howa rifles for manufacturer defects. The Howa Rifle 100% lifetime warranty covers faulty, defective or broken parts due to manufacturing and provides repair or replacement at no additional cost.
H.A.C.T 2-Stage Trigger
The Howa Activated Controlled Trigger delivers two-stage, consistent, predictably, and crisp trigger pull with minimal over-travel. The system features creep free, crisp light trigger pull and consistent let-off. The new Howa HACT 2-Stage triggers provide the shooter with the instant ability to achieve sub-moa accuracy right out of the box.
Safety
All Howa’s have a 3-position safety which allows for the action to be locked down as well as unloaded while safe.
Barreled Action
Features a machined receiver and forged bolt. The bolt features an integral bolt handle and pressure vent holes. Reliable M-16 style extractor and ejector. Our factory barrels are cold hammer forged steel and are chambered symmetrically at center of axis with head space set to stringent and exacting specs. Bolt faces are true and square to the chamber.
Stocks
Howa rifles are equipped with the best stocks in the industry for form, fit, function and value.
*Note: While adjustable, Howa 1500 trigger adjustment screw have tamper seals. Adjusting the trigger may void warranty coverage for the rifle. Do so at your own risk. It is recommended to consult Legacy Sports International prior to attempting this adjustment.
| Model Number | HCE65PRCGRY |
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