Howa 1500 Varmint vs Tikka 558

Side-by-side technical comparison

Howa 1500 Varmint

RiflesIn production

RiflesDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

Howa 1500 Varmint

Tikka 558

Manufacturer

Howa Machinery (distributed by Legacy Sports International)

Tikkakoski / Sako

Country

Production

1990–present

1978–1995

Units produced

Unknown

Unknown

Specifications

Spec

Howa 1500 Varmint

Tikka 558

Overall length

1168 mm

1090 mm

Barrel length

610 mm (24 inch)

570 mm

Weight

4.5 kg

3.30 kg

Magazine capacity

4 rounds (internal box magazine)

5 rounds

Action type

Bolt-action, two-lug

Bolt-action, two-lug

Trigger type

Two-stage adjustable

Single-stage adjustable

Sights

None (drilled and tapped for scope bases)

Fixed front and rear open sights

Calibers

Howa 1500 Varmint

.223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO .243 Winchester .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO

Tikka 558

.30-06 Springfield .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO

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