Howa 1500 Short Action.

[Sandgroper]

I've been doing some research on my RWS Model 89 and it seems that it and the Howa 1500 may be be one in the same. For example, my rifle has a Howa branded stock and from what I've found out it appears that the distance between the action screws (7.25") are the same.

So could anybody owning a short actioned Howa 1500 (204 or 223) do me a favour and measure the dimensions of floor plate (either fixed or DM) and post them here for me? If I'm lucky, they'll match!

[Sim G]

You're wanting to fit an ATI detachable mag conversion, aren't you...?

Howa, RWS and Weatherby are all made by Howa, so I'm lead to believe and I have read that guys in the US have used the "Howa" conversion on their Weatherbys when they have fitted a Howa stock.

[Sandgroper]

You guessed it, Simon!
I knew about the Howa/Weatherby connection but wasn't sure about RWS. I just wanted to see if it could be done without having to get a new stock for it at this point in time.

[Sim G]

Funnily enough, I've just received one of the conversion kits, but for a Remington 700. They're not half bad and considering the price, bloody excellent for a conversion to a detachable mag. Unfortunately for me, mine was for a project that's not going to work now....!

[Sandgroper]

Funnily enough, I've just received one of the conversion kits, but for a Remington 700. They're not half bad and considering the price, bloody excellent for a conversion to a detachable mag. Unfortunately for me, mine was for a project that's not going to work now....!

That's a pity about the project but good to know that you're impressed with the kit. Now if I could only get one for my K98 sporter then I'd be really happy!