18″ Varmint BarrelThe rifle features a matte blued steel barrel measuring 18″ with 1:16″ twist rate. The barrel has #4 varmint contour also boasts the famous HK polygonal bore profile which effectively seals propellant gases behind the bullet thus increasing bullet velocity. The barrel also has 1×28″ threading w/ cap.
Tough & TacticalThis rifle comes together with a tough and top-notch synthetic black tactical/varmint style stock that showcases a beavertail forend, front and rear eyelets, and a rubber recoil pad.The beaver tail forend on this rifle provides a more positive grip, can soak recoil, and protect the operator from a hot barrel.
Oversized Bolt HandleImprove your follow-up shots with the easy to use bolt handle on this rifle that is oversized to comfortable fit your hand whether it is gloved or not. The positive engagement and clean travel of the bolt gives your varmint hunting or sport shooting that tactical edge.
The stockThe new howa comes with a stock that resembles a KRG in terms of grip angle and ergonomics. Features M-LOK underneath the front of the stock, at the rear of the stock, precision shooters will enjoy a generous, vertical pistol-grip stock, complete with a butthook that allows shooters to anchor the rifle and fine-tune elevation adjustment with rear bags and their support hand.