Howa 1500 action weight

[Foster_65]

I have searched all over and cannot find the weight of the howa actions themselves. I’m considering building on one but am curious what the weight is. I know alot of folks talk about how heavy they are but I’d like to know how heavy. Does anyone know what these things actually weigh? Specifically wondering about the short action but curious about the long and mini as well

 

[hereinaz]

I have searched all over and cannot find the weight of the howa actions themselves. I’m considering building on one but am curious what the weight is. I know alot of folks talk about how heavy they are but I’d like to know how heavy. Does anyone know what these things actually weigh? Specifically wondering about the short action but curious about the long and mini as well

There is also the super light which is between the short action and mini.

 

[Pokerface]

Curious also, watching for actual hands on weights. Specs online vary...Joe

 

[Marshfly]

Short action. Minimally fluted bolt. With bolt, action screws, and trigger.

 

[Marshfly]

Bolt is 12.7oz. Bare action without bolt or trigger is 16.7oz.

 

[hereinaz]

Short action with 20 moa rail 2 lb 1.7 oz with bolt, 1 lb 4.7 oz no bolt and mini no bolt 14.4. This is what I had to weigh.

 

[hereinaz]

I will have my mill set up after Christmas, so I am excited to screw around to see how light I can make them.

My mini bolt is getting the firing pin reduced and face opened, so I will get it measured when I get it back.

 

[Foster_65]

Thanks very much everyone. It will be interesting to see how many ounces you can shave off one of these. Even if you slabbed the sides and did some work on the bottom side I think you could do pretty good. Does anyone do that work as of now? I like these actions for what they are. Some customizing would be pretty nice. I know I saw a photo of someone that milled the sides.