Possible Howa 1500 SA rebarrel

IDVortex

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As the title states, it's the gun I'm looking at rebarreling. It's. 223 now, but sadly it's a 1/10 twist rate. I've thought of getting a new barrel with a faster twist rate, but have decided agasint doing a 22 cal in a bolt gun due to a state ill hunt with restrictions.

But, question is. Are these good foundations for a rebarrel/build? Thinking of either sticking a 6cm or 6arc barrel on it. Just curious if it would be worth the hassle? I'll eventually replace the heavy hoque stock on it, but figured this might be a build i do over time.

And no, I won't be during the barrel swap. Between listening to the s2h podcasts and researching the barrels on the howa, I won't have the patience.
 

ChrisAU

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I would sell that rifle and buy what you want. That bolt face isn’t going to be good for much other than 223, 300 Blk, 350 Legend, etc.
 
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