Howa - Super Lite - 308

[Mallardsx2]

Anyone own one of these and care to give me an honest review?

I am considering buying one to carry while elk hunting if I have a black bear tag in my pocket.

I watched a few videos that showed the brass hanging up in the action when guys were trying to eject it and that has me a bit concerned. The guy did appear to be quite the knucklehead though so I don't know if it was a fair review or not.

Just wondering what score 1-10 you would give the gun regarding function and accuracy.

If you prefer to PM that would be fine.

Thanks.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Anyone?

 

[Sheltowee]

Anyone?

Almost certain that is what @Big Fin used to tag his black bear in SEAK this year.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Almost certain that is what @Big Fin used to tag his black bear in SEAK this year.

I think I noticed that he had a can on some kind of small rifle. Wasn't sure which rifle it was though.

 

[TN2shot07]

I think I noticed that he had a can on some kind of small rifle. Wasn't sure which rifle it was though.

I think that was a super lite in 7-08

 

[Mallardsx2]

I think that was a super lite in 7-08

I didn't see that caliber listed on Howa's website. Only 6.5 and .308.

 

[rogerthat]

I didn't see that caliber listed on Howa's website. Only 6.5 and .308.

I have the super lite in 7-08. Only reason to own the gun is if you’re looking for something super lite as it’s aptly named. They are unbelievably light. Mine shoots good enough with Barnes 120 ttsx one of the few factory bullets I have tried. It’s my back pack gun for going deep and light. Can’t beat it for that. If your looking for more of an all around I might try to get something a pound heavier

 

[Mallardsx2]

I have the super lite in 7-08. Only reason to own the gun is if you’re looking for something super lite as it’s aptly named. They are unbelievably light. Mine shoots good enough with Barnes 120 ttsx one of the few factory bullets I have tried. It’s my back pack gun for going deep and light. Can’t beat it for that. If your looking for more of an all around I might try to get something a pound heavier

Thanks. I am simply looking for something to carry with me that is super light to shoot a bear with while my wife is elk hunting. I just want something short and light to keep on my back just in case we get a shot at a bear.

 

[rogerthat]

Thanks. I am looking for something to carry with me that is super light to shoot a bear with while my wife is elk hunting. I just want something short and light to keep on my back just in case we get a shot at a bear.

This gun would do that well imo

 

[TN2shot07]

I didn't see that caliber listed on Howa's website. Only 6.5 and .308.

I think he has the hookup, they must note have released the other chamberings yet

 

[BackofBeyond]

catalog is showing all 4 available.

I'm intrigued.

 

[Mallardsx2]

I would likely go with the 308 (because I have the dies) but I bet you that thing kicks hard in 208 with a 180 grain bullet....lol

 

[Big Fin]

I have two in a .308 and one in a 7mm-08. Shot the AK bear and my 2022 Wyoming elk with the .308. Uncle Larry shot his 2022 AZ elk with the .308. Shot my UT pronghorn last month with the 7mm-08.

I like them all. Added a cheek weld to find my natural position when shooting a rifle with a rail mounted scope.

Good luck.

 

[Beignet]

Paging @Caseknife …
Reviews seem to be good on the below and some other threads. I’d have considered one but found a used Alpine Light in 7mm-08 after a year plus of searching and bought that before they offered the Superlite in that chambering. Only thing that stinks is someone switched out the OEM Howa trigger for a Timney on my gun. But that’s not what you’re asking after…

…but first, some semi-related anecdotes you may or may not care about:

The Alpine was a bit heavier than the Superlite, but still tricky to wrangle accuracy out of initially. After switching up some shooting techniques it goes MOA or better quite well if I do all my chit right. Howas shoot. Check Kimber’s website for advice about shooting light guns. The free-recoil thing and sitting directly behind the gun were game changers for me.

I fitted mine with a Leupold VX3-HD in 3.5x10. Some guy at the range was asking about the outfit the other day. When I told him what it all was he replied “that sounds like a Newburg Special.”

Anyway, here’s the aforementioned thread links to threads about those guns:

Howa Superlite

about to pull the trigger on a light weight rifle in 6.5 CM . the Howa supelite is at the top of my list. would like to hear pros & cons from anyone who has personal experience on : 1. accuracy 2. fit & finish 3. trigger pull weight/ creep 4. suggestions for a lite Leupold var. 4-12...

www.hunttalk.com

New howa superlite

This morning I was looking at the new howa catalog and saw they have a new superlite rifle. Weighs 4.7 lbs and is chambered in 308 win and 6.5 creed. That's pretty darn light. Has anyone seen one of these in person yet?

www.hunttalk.com

 

[BackofBeyond]

Paging @Caseknife …
Reviews seem to be good on the below and some other threads. I’d have considered one but found a used Alpine Light in 7mm-08 after a year plus of searching and bought that before they offered the Superlite in that chambering. Only thing that stinks is someone switched out the OEM Howa trigger for a Timney on my gun. But that’s not what you’re asking after…

…but first, some semi-related anecdotes you may or may not care about:

The Alpine was a bit heavier than the Superlite, but still tricky to wrangle accuracy out of initially. After switching up some shooting techniques it goes MOA or better quite well if I do all my chit right. Howas shoot. Check Kimber’s website for advice about shooting light guns. The free-recoil thing and sitting directly behind the gun were game changers for me.

I fitted mine with a Leupold VX3-HD in 3.5x10. Some guy at the range was asking about the outfit the other day. When I told him what it all was he replied “that sounds like a Newburg Special.”

Anyway, here’s the aforementioned thread links to threads about those guns:

Howa Superlite

about to pull the trigger on a light weight rifle in 6.5 CM . the Howa supelite is at the top of my list. would like to hear pros & cons from anyone who has personal experience on : 1. accuracy 2. fit & finish 3. trigger pull weight/ creep 4. suggestions for a lite Leupold var. 4-12...

www.hunttalk.com

New howa superlite

This morning I was looking at the new howa catalog and saw they have a new superlite rifle. Weighs 4.7 lbs and is chambered in 308 win and 6.5 creed. That's pretty darn light. Has anyone seen one of these in person yet?

www.hunttalk.com

Still jealous of that Alpine Lite. I think a Superlight in .308 is going to go on the list.

 

[sneakypete]

I won a Howa Superlite at theSheep show in January. I added a brake that was recommended by Legacy Sports for a $100. It’s a tack driver. I may add a cheek weld like Randy did. BTW thanks again Randy for picking my ticket! I also shoot what Legacy recommended a Barnes copper 127 gr.

 

[Caseknife]

Paging @Caseknife …
Reviews seem to be good on the below and some other threads. I’d have considered one but found a used Alpine Light in 7mm-08 after a year plus of searching and bought that before they offered the Superlite in that chambering. Only thing that stinks is someone switched out the OEM Howa trigger for a Timney on my gun. But that’s not what you’re asking after…

…but first, some semi-related anecdotes you may or may not care about:

The Alpine was a bit heavier than the Superlite, but still tricky to wrangle accuracy out of initially. After switching up some shooting techniques it goes MOA or better quite well if I do all my chit right. Howas shoot. Check Kimber’s website for advice about shooting light guns. The free-recoil thing and sitting directly behind the gun were game changers for me.

I fitted mine with a Leupold VX3-HD in 3.5x10. Some guy at the range was asking about the outfit the other day. When I told him what it all was he replied “that sounds like a Newburg Special.”

Anyway, here’s the aforementioned thread links to threads about those guns:

Howa Superlite

about to pull the trigger on a light weight rifle in 6.5 CM . the Howa supelite is at the top of my list. would like to hear pros & cons from anyone who has personal experience on : 1. accuracy 2. fit & finish 3. trigger pull weight/ creep 4. suggestions for a lite Leupold var. 4-12...

www.hunttalk.com

New howa superlite

This morning I was looking at the new howa catalog and saw they have a new superlite rifle. Weighs 4.7 lbs and is chambered in 308 win and 6.5 creed. That's pretty darn light. Has anyone seen one of these in person yet?

www.hunttalk.com

Oh yeah, I have one and really like it. Right at 5.5# field ready and for my type of hunting, close range timber, it is just the ticket.

 

[FairWeather]

I had one in 6.5CM (just sold it to a buddy last weekend). I didn’t put a lot of rounds through it, about 40, but had absolutely 0 issues with it during that time.

My only issue was just that I couldn’t get it to group as tightly as my savage 11 does. I’m pretty sure that’s mostly an issue with me, no the rifle, though.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Is that pikitiny rail removable or is it built into the receiver?

 

[Beignet]

Is that pikitiny rail removable or is it built into the receiver?

You can take them off. Talley makes rings for them now. Not the same as the 1500.