Era-tac picatinny rail — howa 1500 short

What Is Howa?

What is Howa, you might ask?

Basically, Howa is an industrial company based out of Japan. They manufacture industrial machining tools, construction vehicles, and yes, firearms. They’ve been in business for over a century, and the company as a whole has developed a well-deserved reputation, but again, when it comes to firearms they don’t have nearly the recognition that they deserve.

When it comes to weaponry in particular, Howa has done a lot. They built numerous Arisaka rifles for the Japanese military in the Second World War, and the Howa-made Arisakas are widely considered to be among the most prized Japanese World War II rifles that collectors can get.

Additionally, Howa also built flamethrowers, rocket launchers, and automatic rifles.

And then there’s this little fact: you know the Weatherby Vanguard rifle? It’s basically Weatherby’s budget rifle, costing a lot less than their more expensive options.

Well, the Weatherby Vanguard is actually not built by Weatherby. Instead, it’s built by Howa. And furthermore, the Weatherby Vanguard is essentially a Howa 1500 rifle, only with a different stock.

Another famous company that (previously) contracted Howa to build rifles for them is Sako. The L61 and L579 rifles from Sako are actually built at the Howa factory, only with Sako’s name and logo stamped on them.

So if there’s anything that you take away from this, it’s that Howa can build practically anything that can be built, and they are among the most underrated manufacturers when it comes to rifles.

Now that we’ve learned a little about Howa and what they can build, let’s talk about the 1500 rifle in greater detail.

Творческий дуэт

Обычно в каждом тесте для нашего журнала участвует какая-нибудь одна винтовка (меньше одной не имеет смысла, как говорят в Прибалтике), но сегодня нам повезло: для ускоренной адаптации японских гостей на украинской земле решено взять на дело сразу двоих. Модельный ряд Howa-1500 достаточно широк — не настолько, конечно, как у американских Remington-700, но все же более чем впечатляющ; ведущий японский болтовик выпускается в разнообразных конфигурациях и под достаточно широкую гамму калибров, так что выбрать есть из чего. В последнее время большой популярностью в нашей стране стали пользоваться боеприпасы армейских калибров; следуя этой тенденции, остановимся на замечательном патроне .308 Winchester — и повсеместно распространенном, и более чем точном, и достаточно дальнобойном, и к тому же не слишком злобном в смысле отдачи. Действительно, пусть оба участника нашего шоу будут одного калибра — это позволит лучше понять разницу в их остальных характеристиках. После недолгого перебора вариантов мы останавливаемся на Howa-1500 Hogue Heavy Barrel Varminter — не зря же мы вспоминали о точности. А компанию ей пусть составит что-то, более привычное нашим охотникам — например, Howa-1500 Hogue Black Synthetic. Помимо калибра, у этих винтовок хватает и других общих черт; однако не будем забегать вперед.

ERA-TAC picatinny rail — Howa 1500 short Details

Introduction

Picatinny rail consists of slots with 5.23 mm spaces between one another, which means that it can be used across its entire length. It is simple to mount and interchangeable – if something is made for a Picatinny rail, it will fit regardless of the manufacturer or manufacturing date. It is affordable, resilient and reliable – this is why it so commonly used by professionals and military. Because of all its great qualities, Picatinny rail has been dominating the rail market in the recent years.

Picatinny is a big step forward from the Weaver standard. Weaver has a few predesignated slots while Picatinny has slots all over its surface, allowing the device to be mounted wherever the user finds it fitting. Weaver’s slot is 3.8 mm wide, which is why ring mounts made for a Weaver rail will also fit on a Picatinny rail while ring mounts made specifically for a Picatinny rail will not fit on a Weaver rail. This is one of the main reasons why Picatinny is a far better mounting solution.

Recknagel is currently the biggest manufacturer of mounts in Germany. Their Picatinny rails, known for great fit and finish, are mostly made of high-grade aluminum (a few are also made of steel), which is why they are very reliable. Screws are included. Currently, a common trend among rifle manufacturers is making receivers out of aluminum – mounting a Picatinny rail made of aluminum on one of those receivers is thus not problematic. Their products are marketed either under the name Recknagel or Era-Tac.

About the rifle

Howa is a machinery manufacturer with headquarters in Japan. It was founded in 1907. They produce firearms, industrial tools, construction vehicles, windows, and doors. Throughout the years, Howa has also produced components for other renowned firearms manufacturing companies such as Mossberg, Weatherby and Smith & Wesson.

Howa 1500 is a bolt-action centerfire rifle available in both short- and long-action versions, made in Japan. The short-action (SA) is chambered for most popular calibers, including .22-250 Rem., .204 Ruger, .223 Rem., .243 Win. and .308 Win. The magazine holds 5 rounds but 5- and 10-round removable box magazines are also available. Its safety has three positions. As regards stock and finish options, there are many versions on the market. The barrel is free-floating to ensure great accuracy. The action is push-feed.

There are two more Howa 1500 versions on the market: S and LA. Howa 1500 S is a short-action model that is very similar to SA model. The B distance is the same (see image below); however, there is a difference in the radius at the receiver bridge and in BHU (see image below). Howa 1500 S has an R47.5 radius at the receiver bridge and a BHU distance of 4 mm while Howa 1500 SA has an R60 radius at the receiver bridge and a BHU distance of 3 mm.

Howa 1500 SA (short-action) and Howa 1500 LA (long-action)’s mounting surfaces are of the same dimensions, but have different «B» distances (see image below). When a rifle is available in more than one action length, only two-piece mounts are interchangeable between these rifles (a two-piece mount made for Howa 1500 SA can also be mounted on Howa 1500 LA). One-piece mounts will only fit a rifle with a specific action length (a one-piece mount made for Howa 1500 SA will not fit Howa 1500 LA).

A: 21.9 mmB: 98.6 mmC: 15.24 mmBHU: 3 mmFi: 6-48R1: R17R2: R60

Mounting instructions

Remove all the stains (grease, oil etc.) from the rifle’s receiver with a cleaning fluid (acetone). Once the surface is clean and dry, check whether the screws match the rail and the holes on the receiver. Make sure that the Picatinny rail is compatible with the rifle by inspecting the mounting holes on both. Before mounting the rail permanently, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid 278 or 648 on screws and contact surfaces. Be careful not to get the fluid in or near the mounting holes. Carefully clean the remaining excess fluid around the rail with a cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, screw the screws appropriately (up to 2.2 Nm) – do not overtighten.

Mounting instructions

Remove all the stains (grease, oil etc.) from the rifle’s receiver with a cleaning fluid (acetone). Once the surface is clean and dry, check whether the screws match the rail and the holes on the receiver. Make sure that the Picatinny rail is compatible with the rifle by inspecting the mounting holes on both. Before mounting the rail permanently, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid 278 or 648 on screws and contact surfaces. Be careful not to get the fluid in or near the mounting holes. Carefully clean the remaining excess fluid around the rail with a cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, screw the screws appropriately (up to 2.2 Nm) – do not overtighten.

Ссылки [ править ]

1. ^ http://www.howa.co.jp/en/products/firer/history.html
2. ^ «Краткая история Браунинга и легендарной фабрики Мироку» .
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11. ^ Suciu, Питер. «Howa 1500 может быть самой недооцененной винтовкой, о которой вы никогда не слышали» . Национальный интерес .
12. ^ «GunBroker.com объявляет о самом продаваемом огнестрельном оружии на март 2020 года» . Американский охотник .
13. ↑ Оцука, Масацугу (январь 2009 г.). «Пушки японской полиции». Журнал Strike and Tactical (на японском языке). КАМАДО. 6 (1): 50–57.
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Ежемесячный журнал «GUN», май 2011 г., выпуск «Howa M1500 Howa Sporting Bolt Action Rifle» Текст: Truk Takano Опубликовано: International Publishing 2011

Варианты

• Три длины действия:
  • Howa 1500 Mini action: .223 Rem , 7,62×39 мм , 6,5 мм Grendel
  • Howa 1500 Короткое действие: .22-250 , .223 Rem , .204 Ruger , 6.5 Creedmoor , 6.5 × 55 мм , .308 Win .
  • Howa 1500 Длинный затвор: .30-06 Springfield .300 Win Mag , .338 Win Mag , 7 мм Rem Mag , .375 Ruger
• Hogue — с вариантами ствола 22 или 24 дюйма (560 или 610 мм)
• Alpine Mountain — легкий ствол 20 дюймов (510 мм)
• Scout — винтовка Scout со стволом с резьбой 18,5 дюйма (470 мм), доступна только для калибра .308 Winchester .
• HCR (Howa Chassis Rifle) — принимает мебель в стиле AR-15 для настройки.
• HS Precision — стандартный ствол 22 и 24 дюйма (560 и 610 мм) или полутяжелый ствол 26 дюймов (660 мм)

About the rifle

Howa is a machinery manufacturer with headquarters in Japan. It was founded in 1907. They produce firearms, industrial tools, construction vehicles, windows, and doors. Throughout the years, Howa has also produced components for other renowned firearms manufacturing companies such as Mossberg, Weatherby and Smith & Wesson.

Howa 1500 is a bolt-action centerfire rifle available in both short- and long-action versions, made in Japan. The short-action (SA) is chambered for most popular calibers, including .22-250 Rem., .204 Ruger, .223 Rem., .243 Win. and .308 Win. The magazine holds 5 rounds but 5- and 10-round removable box magazines are also available. Its safety has three positions. As regards stock and finish options, there are many versions on the market. The barrel is free-floating to ensure great accuracy. The action is push-feed.

There are two more Howa 1500 versions on the market: S and LA. Howa 1500 S is a short-action model that is very similar to SA model. The B distance is the same (see image below); however, there is a difference in the radius at the receiver bridge and in BHU (see image below). Howa 1500 S has an R47.5 radius at the receiver bridge and a BHU distance of 4 mm while Howa 1500 SA has an R60 radius at the receiver bridge and a BHU distance of 3 mm.

Howa 1500 SA (short-action) and Howa 1500 LA (long-action)’s mounting surfaces are of the same dimensions, but have different «B» distances (see image below). When a rifle is available in more than one action length, only two-piece mounts are interchangeable between these rifles (a two-piece mount made for Howa 1500 SA can also be mounted on Howa 1500 LA). One-piece mounts will only fit a rifle with a specific action length (a one-piece mount made for Howa 1500 SA will not fit Howa 1500 LA).

A: 21.9 mmB: 98.6 mmC: 15.24 mmBHU: 3 mmFi: 6-48R1: R17R2: R60

Тысяча и еще полтысячи

Обитатели Японских островов не слишком-то избалованы либеральностью местного законодательства, касающегося владения оружием; некий японский турист, гостивший у нас год назад, во время посещения одного из киевских тиров пожаловался, что при желании побабахать ему с друзьями приходится летать в Южную Корею. Возможно, именно в этой связи винтовка Howa-1500, выпускаемая компанией Howa Machinery, является не только единственным образцом гражданского огнестрельного оружия в ассортименте продукции фирмы, но и вообще единственной болтовой винтовкой центрального боя, выпускаемой в Японии в настоящее время. Очевидно, что изготовление этого оружия рассчитано, в основном, на американский оружейный рынок, иногда представляющийся поистине бездонным: и действительно, винтовки Howa-1500 очень активно продаются в США.

Занимается этим фирма Legacy Sports International из Рино, штат Невада, которая имеет дистрибьюторов чуть ли во всех остальных штатах из состава США. Legacy Sports International импортирует из Японии не только готовые винтовки Howa-1500, но и отдельно затворные механизмы этого типа — на основе которых многочисленные частные мастерские могут изготавливать штучные винтовки на заказ. Несмотря на то, что изначально винтовки Howa-1500 проектировались как охотничье оружие, на родине, в Японии, они также очень популярны у сотрудников правоохранительных органов. Национальное полицейское агентство Японии использует несколько модифицированную варминт-версию Howa-1500 в качестве снайперской винтовки — она комплектуется массивным и длинным стволом матчевого типа, гарантирующим высокую точность стрельбы как на коротких, так и на дальних дистанциях.

Братья-близнецы — наши Howa-1500 в разобранном виде

What Is The Howa 1500?

The Howa 1500 is not a single rifle but rather a series of rifles. Just as there are many variations of the Remington 700 or Ruger 77, there are numerous variations of the Howa 1500 as well.

For example, you can buy the Howa 1500 in just about any major rifle caliber that you can think of. It’s also available in a variety of different stocks, finishes, and barreled actions.

But there are certain characteristics that all Howa 1500 rifles, regardless of variation, share in common. For example, all Howa 1500 rifles feature a three position safety, similar to the Winchester Model 70. This safety system essentially works as follows:

• Position 3: Both Trigger and Bolt Inoperable
• Position 2: Trigger Inoperable and Bolt Operable
• Position 1: Both Trigger and Bolt Operable

The Position 2 safety setting in particular is helpful, because it enables you to work the bolt and unload or load the rifle, but without having to risk the trigger going off.

Furthermore, there is a very noticeable and definite click each time you push the safety forward or back, so you receive audible confirmation that it is properly engaged.

Howa 1500 rifles are available in both blued and stainless steel finish. Out of these, the stainless steel is far more durable and corrosion resistant, and therefore a better choice for hunting or duty use, but it’s also going to be more expensive.

Another characteristic that all Howa rifles have is a very well made and durable stock, with the polymer stock variation by far being the most popular. However, it should be noted that most stocks on modern Howa rifles are not actually made by Howa, but are rather built by third party suppliers such as Hogue and then shipped to the Howa factory for fitting.

The barrel of the Howa 1500 rifle is also worth considerable attention. Each Howa 1500 barrel is built using the button rifling manufacturing process. This stands in contrast to the cold hammer forged barrels from higher-endrifles such as Sako, but it helps to keep the overall cost of producing the rifle down, which lowers the cost of the MSRP as well.

One aspect of the Howa 1500 that is in need of improvement, however, is the trigger. No, it’s not a bad rifle trigger by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s definitely nowhere near as good as the smooth and light, crisp trigger of a Winchester 70 or Sako rifle.

Fortunately, this is also something that can be easily upgraded. There are an abundance of aftermarket triggers for the Howa 1500 that are vastly superior, and will make it comparable to the best rifle triggers on the market.

Last but not least, the receiver of the Howa 1500 rifle is also very durable and strong, being based off of the same receiver that is used on the Sako rifle. The reason for the durability is because of a strong integral recoil lug, with a machined, drilled, and tapped top. The bolt itself has twin locking lugs with a recessed face. Not only is this also durable, but it’s also very smooth.

Едем в поле

В продажу винтовки Howa-1500 поступают без комплектации прицелами, кронштейнами для их установки, ремнями и сошками — и уж, конечно, без патронов. Для тестовых же испытаний все это как раз является необходимым, поэтому нам приходится прошерстить кладовые. Для начала мы устанавливаем на ресиверах наших японцев монтажные планки типа Пикатинни, на которые затем будут установлены кольца оптического прицела. Матчевая винтовка получает длинную цельную планку Пикатинни, охотничья — две короткие раздельные. Благодаря стандартизованной базе мы можем обойтись одним и тем же прицелом, просто переставляя его с места на место. Прицел мы тоже берем японский — TargetMaster производства фирмы Nikko Stirling, кратностью 6-24х56, с тактической прицельной сеткой, очень напоминающей классический MilDot. Патронов и сошек производства Японии нам найти не удалось, поэтому здесь мы используем разработки других стран. Сошки пусть будут американские — естественно, от Harris, ведь лучше их нет; а патроны мы возьмем двух типов — учебно-тренировочные, снаряженные легкими 146-грановыми (9,45 г) полнооболочечными пулями, выпущенные польской фирмой Mesko, а также более серьезные, от американской компании Black Hills, которые прекрасно подойдут и для спортивно-соревновательной стрельбы, и для охоты, поскольку снаряжаются пулей A-Max массой 168 гран от компании Hornady — одной из лучших винтовочных пуль современности.

Why The Howa 1500?

At this point, we’ve covered who Howa is as a company and the features of the 1500 rifle.

But all of this naturally begs a very good question: why would you go with a Howa 1500 over a more well-known rifle such as the Winchester Model 70 or Remington Model 700?

Well, there are technically many reasons why.

The first and biggest reason is this: price. Howa 1500 rifles are meant to be affordable for the everyday person. These days, Sako rifles can cost well over a thousand dollars, with Winchester 70 and Ruger 77 and Remington 700 rifles not being far behind.

In contrast to this, the Howa 1500 is routinely available in the $500 to $600 range, and sometimes in a combination with a scope and/or bipod already installed on the rifle for you. For example, the Howa 1500 Scout Rifle sometimes ships with a scope over the receiver and then a bipod attached to the front of the stock, right under the barrel, and all for the price of around $650, which represents an incredible value.

Yes, there are other budget rifles on the market as well. The Tikka T3 is very comparable in terms of price to the Howa 1500, while the Ruger American and Mossberg Patriot can actually be bought for around one to two hundred dollars less (although they are also not as nice rifles).

But one distinct advantage that the Howa 1500 has is quality control. Many other companies have had issues with quality control. Remington rifles have developed a reputation for being more spotty in terms of quality in recent years, for example, and even Winchester was having issues before.

But Howa has always had a consistent reputation for quality. Even if their triggers are not as smooth as a Sako or finish not as glossy as a Winchester, the company has constantly held themselves to a high level of quality.

Another reason to buy Howa, as we have already discussed previously, is that they actually make or have made rifles for other companies, such as the Weatherby Vanguard and Sako. Compare a Weatherby Vanguard and Howa 1500 side by side, and you will see that they are virtually identical except for the stock.

Introduction

Picatinny rail consists of slots with 5.23 mm spaces between one another, which means that it can be used across its entire length. It is simple to mount and interchangeable – if something is made for a Picatinny rail, it will fit regardless of the manufacturer or manufacturing date. It is affordable, resilient and reliable – this is why it so commonly used by professionals and military. Because of all its great qualities, Picatinny rail has been dominating the rail market in the recent years.

Picatinny is a big step forward from the Weaver standard. Weaver has a few predesignated slots while Picatinny has slots all over its surface, allowing the device to be mounted wherever the user finds it fitting. Weaver’s slot is 3.8 mm wide, which is why ring mounts made for a Weaver rail will also fit on a Picatinny rail while ring mounts made specifically for a Picatinny rail will not fit on a Weaver rail. This is one of the main reasons why Picatinny is a far better mounting solution.

Recknagel is currently the biggest manufacturer of mounts in Germany. Their Picatinny rails, known for great fit and finish, are mostly made of high-grade aluminum (a few are also made of steel), which is why they are very reliable. Screws are included. Currently, a common trend among rifle manufacturers is making receivers out of aluminum – mounting a Picatinny rail made of aluminum on one of those receivers is thus not problematic. Their products are marketed either under the name Recknagel or Era-Tac.

Итоги

В духе кодекса Бусидо опустим малозначащие детали — вроде того, как во время стрельбы солнце светило нам в глаза, мешая целиться, как свирепый ветер изо всех сил старался искривить траектории наших пуль, направленных в цель, и как коварный персонал стрельбища непрерывно зудел над ухом насчет повышения почасовых расценок, — и остановимся на главном. Обе наши винтовки, и охотничья, и матчевая, продемонстрировали более чем приличную кучность боя — причем как патроном, который специально предназначен демонстрировать такую кучность, так и патроном, больше подходящим для обучения новичков базовым навыкам стрельбы. Сами же японские винтовки вели себя безукоризненно, не допуская ни сбоев, ни задержек при стрельбе — и это означает, что инженеры «Хова когё кабусики-гайся» прекрасно справились с домашним заданием.