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Howa Howa 1500 Varmint 223 Rem

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

The Howa 1500 Varmint in .223 Remington is the most ammo-accessible variant of the heavy-barrel Varmint line. The .223's ubiquity and low cost make it the practical choice for high-volume varmint shooting sessions.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .223 Remington

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 2004, Japan

Weight: 9.5 oz

Overall length: 44"

Status: Active

Intended use: Hunting / Varmint