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Howa 1500 .204 Ruger

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Howa 1500 in .204 Ruger featuring a heavy varmint barrel for heat dissipation during extended prairie dog sessions. One of the flattest-shooting production varmint rifles available.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .204 Ruger

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 2006, Japan

Weight: 50 oz

Overall length: 44.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Varmint Hunting, Long-Range Varmint