Howa M1500 Superlite Bolt Action Rifle 243 Winchester 20" Barrel 3Rd Capacity Tan With BLack Webbing Stock Matte Blued Finish
Manufacturer: Howa
Family: 1500 Series
MODEL: M1500 Superlite
TYPE: Rifle
ACTION: Bolt Action
CALIBER/GAUGE: 243 Win
FINISH: Matte Blue
FINISH TYPE: Black
STOCK: Carbon Fiber Stock
STOCK/GRIPS: Tan w/Black Webbing Stock
Barrel: 20"
Overall Length: 39"
Drilled / Tapped
RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-10"
Capacity: 3 + 1
THREAD PATTERN: 1/2x28
SPECIAL FEATURE: Threaded Barrel
WEIGHT: 4.7 lbs
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 6.7 lbs.
SAFETY FEATURES: Three-Position Thumb Safety
ADDL INFO: 2 Stage Match Trigger
ADDL INFO: Reduced Short Action
ADDL INFO: Flush Detachable Magazine
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1955, the 243 Winchester is based on the 308 Winchester case necked down. It was the first commercial cartridge added to the "308 family," with a 2.045-inch case designed to fit into Winchester's Model 88 lever action and short bolt actions. Winchester saw it as a combination "varmint and big-game" round, with an 80-grain varmint bullet at 3550 feet per second and a 100-grain deer bullet at 2960. Apparently the public saw it the same way; the 243 Winchester is the world's most popular 6mm cartridge, with current loadings running from a 55-grain varmint load at nearly 4000 fps to 108 grains. 6mm bullets hold up better in wind than smaller calibers, so the 243 remains a favorite for long-range varminting. With heavier bullets it is very effective on deer-sized game. Its attributes are accuracy, light recoil, and deadly effect; it is a standard choice for beginning hunters. Because of its popularity factory loads are legion, and most rifle manufacturers offer it. — Craig Boddington
