Howa 1500 Hunting Rifle Build (Tips)

Published on May 11, 2018
Duration: 5:17

This video provides a concise guide to building a Howa 1500 hunting rifle. It covers the installation of a Hogue stock, EGW scope rail, and Sig Sauer optic, emphasizing proper torque values for action screws (50 in-lbs) and rail screws (20 in-lbs). The build highlights efficient assembly using a pre-built barreled action, suitable for a general-purpose rifle.

Quick Summary

To build a Howa 1500 hunting rifle, install the barreled action into a Hogue stock torqued to 50 in-lbs. Mount an EGW Picatinny rail using screws torqued to 20 in-lbs after degreasing holes. Finally, attach a Sig Sauer scope with rings torqued to 20 in-lbs (rail) and 15-18 in-lbs (ring tops).

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Build Overview
  2. 00:16Stock Installation
  3. 01:48Scope Rail Mounting
  4. 03:11Optic Mounting
  5. 04:22Final Checks and Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components for building a Howa 1500 hunting rifle?

This build uses a Howa 1500 barreled action, a Hogue overmolded stock with an aluminum bedding block, an EGW Picatinny rail, and a Sig Sauer Whiskey 2-10x scope with Leupold rings.

What is the correct torque for Howa 1500 action screws?

When installing the Howa 1500 barreled action into a Hogue stock, the action screws should be torqued to 50 inch-pounds using a torque wrench.

How should a scope rail be mounted on a Howa 1500?

Ensure screw holes are degreased before mounting the EGW Picatinny rail. Torque the rail screws to 20 inch-pounds according to manufacturer recommendations for a secure fit.

What torque values are recommended for scope ring screws?

For scope rings, the screws attaching the rings to the Picatinny rail should be torqued to 20 inch-pounds. The ring-top screws typically require a lower torque of 15-18 inch-pounds.

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