Twist Rate in Howa 1500 .223

[Brian R]

Does anyone know the twist rate on a howa 1500 223?

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[TTSX]

Did you buy one? If so, you should be able to measure twist with a cleaning rod and seeing how many inches it travels before rotating 360°

 

[gmerkt]

IIRC correctly, Howa made the Model 1500 bolt action rifles that Smith & Wesson sold about 30 years ago, maybe you could find out that way.

 

[gmerkt]

I just looked around for you on the internet. If you have a newer one, the rate of twist could be 1-9 or the very latest show 1-8. I saw a picture of one that had the ROT marked on the rear of the barrel next to the caliber,.

The old ones, like made for S&W in the 1980's were 1-12.

 

[Brian R]

Did you buy one? If so, you should be able to measure twist with a cleaning rod and seeing how many inches it travels before rotating 360°

yes I'll try that

 

[Brian R]

thank you was getting mixed answers on the internet

 

[bcp]

In some cases, mixed answers are all correct. If you have the rifle, the only way to know for sure is to measure it.

Bruce

 

[levi333]

Is it new? Just picked up a 1500 mini action in 223, it's 1:8 twist according to the barrel.

 

[Nosferatu]

Howa knows: https://www.legacysports.com/contact/