Class Act

I’ve come to accept that the traditional sporter-style hunting rifles I grew up with are no longer mainstream. Walnut and bluing have been replaced by carbon fiber and Cerakote, and although I understand why these changes make sense, sometimes I still long for the look and feel of a sporting rifle from years gone by.

Several new walnut stocked rifles have been released in recent years including multiple Browning X-Bolt models and Weatherby’s 307 Adventure SD. But the Howa is certainly among the most eye-catching of all. The wood grade and finish are exceptional, especially considering the price.

The Howa 1500 Super Deluxe Walnut looks very much like the vintage sporters of yore. The high grade deluxe Turkish walnut stock with oil finish is particularly attention-grabbing. The wood grain and finish are excellent, and the laminated fore-end and grip give the gun an extra styling touch that’s reminiscent of high-end rifles from years gone by. 

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