Howa Introduces Howa Chassis Rifle

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posted on August 10, 2016
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Legacy Sports International, Inc. announces the new Howa HCR (Howa Chassis Rifle) for long-range shooting.

The Howa HCR combines precision Howa barreled actions and precision engineered aluminum chassis system that out performs all other factory precision rifles! With accuracy and modularity in mind, the Howa HCR allows the shooter to adjust and configure the rifle to their needs making sure that any shooter can quickly and accurately put rounds on target.

Mounted on an AR-style buffer tube system, the Howa HCR utilizes the fully adjustable LUTH-AR MBA-3 stock. Length of Pull is adjustable form 12.5 inches to 16.75 inches. Comb height is also adjustable to fine tune for scope height-over-bore.

Available in .223 Rem, .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win. chamberings with 20- and 24-inch heavy barreled options (depending on caliber). MSRP $1239.00

Features

• Howa 1500 20-inch & 24-inch heavy barrel options
• Black 6061-T6 aluminum chassis with free-float M-LOK fore-end
LUTH-AR buttstock with LOP adjustment from 12.5 inches to 16.75 inches
• Adjustable comb
Magpul MOE grip
• 10-round Accurate Mag / detachable, all-steel magazine, teflon coated
• 2 Stage H.A.C.T. trigger
• 3-Position safety

Specifications

.223 Rem.
20-inch heavy barrel
1:9-inch twist
Weight: 9 pounds, 9.6 ounces
Overall Length: 39 inches (collapsed); 43.25 inches (extended)
Length of Pull: 12.5 inches (collapsed); 16.75 inches (extended)

24-inch heavy barrel
1:9-inch twist
Weight: 10 pounds, 3.2 ounces
Overall Length: 43 inches (collapsed); 47.25 inches (extended)
Length of Pull: 12.5 inches (collapsed); 16.75 inches (extended)

.243 Win.
24-inch heavy barrel
1:10-inch twist
Weight: 10 pounds, 3.2 ounces
Overall Length: 43 inches (collapsed); 47.25 inches (extended)
Length of Pull: 12.5 inches (collapsed); 16.75 inches (extended)

6.5 Creedmoor
24-inch heavy barrel
1:8-inch twist
Weight: 10 pounds, 3.2 ounces
Overall Length: 43 inches (collapsed); 47.25 inches (extended)
Length of Pull: 12.5 inches (collapsed); 16.75 inches (extended)

.308 Win.
20-inch heavy barrel
1-10" Twist 
Weight: 9 pounds, 9.6 ounces
Overall Length: 39 inches (collapsed); 43.25 inches (extended)
Length of Pull: 12.5 inches (collapsed); 16.75 inches (extended)

24-inch heavy barrel
1:10-inch twist
Weight: 10 pounds, 3.2 ounces
Overall Length: 43 inches (collapsed); 47.25 inches (extended)
Length of Pull: 12.5 inches (collapsed); 16.75 inches (extended)

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