Gunsmithing Howa 1500 action truing.

[Mgordon]

Shooters,

I just finished some Howa 1500 action work and I took a few videos. In the videos we are showing the runout in relationship to the centerline of the bore. We first start off with checking the action face then the action threads.

Here are some of the specs of this Howa 1500 short action.

Front raceway diameter .6880"
Rear raceway diameter .6980
Bolt extraction .094
Firing Pin Protrusion .056

Thanks for watching.

Mark

Howa action thread video

Howa action face video

 

[BigBlue&Goldie]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

Interesting how this Howa has less runout that the TRG's that you measured last week.

What do you feel are the advantages/disadvantages of the Howa vs. the more popular Remington action?

 

[Mgordon]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

I like the Howa a lot. Lets look at the pro's and con's.



Pro's.

-1.5-3 times the extraction power (bolt handle/action came leverage) than a Remington. Most Remingtons are in the .030"-060" depending on a few things.
-Integral lug which some people like. It just eliminates the need to fuss with a recoil lug.
-Solid bolt handle, very strong and tactical bolt knob conversions turn out great.
-M16 extractor standard, solid bolt nose.
-Most seem to be very true out of the box.



Con's

-Metric hardware and pitches.
-Round upper receiver with flat bottom and sides, requires more attention to bed and I prefer round actions.
-Not many aftermarket parts or services created for the Howa.
-inherit construction
-Barrels are torqued on Super Tight. Here is what you need to break one loose.

Almost as magical as a double rainbow all the way...the double barrel vice!

Mark

 

[_shawn_]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

what's the inherit construction problem?

 

[Keith Johns]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

My buddy is a fan of Howas. Built a nice rifle on one.

You always go above and beyond Mark. You're a great gunsmith. I enjoy your posts.

Thank you

 

[Mgordon]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

Thanks Keith.

I am not a big fan of the forged steel receivers. I just prefer a billet steel receiver.

Mark

 

[M.rolen]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

the howa barrels spin of pretty easy if you make a cut with a parting tool right in front of the front ring of the receiver.

 

[Mgordon]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

Correct, however I try to save every barrel I can with out cutting or damaging.

Mark

 

[cooleyjc]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

What is the issue with forged vs. billet receivers?

 

[Bennybone]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

Wow - a double vice to get that barrel off.

Thanks for the videos.

BB

 

[Mgordon]

Re: Howa 1500 action truing.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCC135</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the issue with forged vs. billet receivers? </div></div>

Its just a preference just like I prefer cut rifled barrels over button rifled. To me it makes more sense.

Mark