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Thread: Howa Superlite Gen 2

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    Howa Superlite Gen 2

    Looks like they have sorted out the stock.

    https://www.shootingillustrated.com/...e-gen-2-stock/
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    That's not a Superlite its just a normal 1500 with a HS stock that is named Superlite
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    That's not a Superlite its just a normal 1500 with a HS stock that is named Superlite
    This was taken from the Legacy Sport pages

    NEW GEN 2 HS PRECISION STOCK
    This new offering has a unique Howa Action build that is in between the popular Howa Mini Action and standard Short Action platform

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    That's not a Superlite its just a normal 1500 with a HS stock that is named Superlite
    Sorry, didn't know there was a difference. Better link?

    https://www.howausa.com/howa-super-lite/

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    Quote Originally Posted by MB View Post
    Sorry, didn't know there was a difference. Better link?

    https://www.howausa.com/howa-super-lite/
    That's seems right then. That first link was carrying on about 7 rem mags and so on which the superlite most definitely isn't available in
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    No mention in the specs what it weighs?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dicko View Post
    No mention in the specs what it weighs?


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    16.25 inch Superlite weighs 4lbs 7oz & the 20 inch 4lbs 15oz, still a sub 5lb rifle

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    Quote Originally Posted by Billo View Post
    16.25 inch Superlite weighs 4lbs 7oz & the 20 inch 4lbs 15oz, still a sub 5lb rifle
    On the gen 2 this post is about?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stocky View Post
    On the gen 2 this post is about?
    Correct, the composite stock is a wee bit heavier
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