The .223 Rem is a short action.

Please note that all Howas are sold as barrelled actions only and you will have to choose the stock you want to match the barrel. Howas are comprised in standard, semi-bull and varmint barrels and in standard, mini and long actions. When choosing a stock to go with the barrel make sure you choose the correct stock configuration to match the action and barrel of the firearm. If there is any uncertainty, please feel free to call us and we will help you with the configuration.

Howa Barrel Key:

• STD                Standard barrel
• Varmint           Varmint Barrel / Heavy Barrel
• Semi-Bull        Semi-Varmint Barrel
• SS                    Stainless Steel Barrel
• Blue                “Black” Colour Barrel

Every Howa Rifle from firing pin to barrel is perfectly designed, quality machined, fitted with exacting tolerances and all with superior hammer forged pre-hardened steel. All Howa Rifles are equipped with outstanding technical features and innovations.

2-Stage HACT Trigger features creep free, crisp light trigger pull and consistent let-off. The new Howa HACT 2-Stage triggers provide the shooter with the instant ability to achieve sub-moa accuracy right out of the box.

Safety: All Howa's have a 3-position safety which allows for the action to be locked down as well as unloaded while safe.

Barrelled Action features a machined receiver and forged bolt. The bolt features an integral bolt handle and pressure vent holes. Reliable M-16 style extractor and ejector. Our factory barrels are cold hammer forged steel and are chambered symmetrically at centre of axis with head space set to stringent and exacting specs. Bolt faces are true and square to the chamber.

Procedure for firearm purchases:

• Add product to cart.
• Make Payment via one of the payment options.
• Remember to add product “Application” under the application section (New Application for Firearm) to the cart if you want Wildebees Outdoor to do you firearm license application.
• After payment is confirmed, we will e-mail a list of documentation needed to allocate the firearm to your name.
• If the client prefers a 3^rd party to do their firearm license application, we will send the necessary documentation (SAPS 271 & SAPS 350A) to the client via e-mail.
• Firearms can be collected from Wildebees Outdoor or shipped upon producing a valid license or shipping will be quoted upon request and only authorised shipping companies will be used to ship firearms.