Howa M1100

Howa M1100 Rimfire Rifle Package The Howa M1100 Rimfire Rifle is a new addition to Howa’s lineup, designed to cater to the rimfire market, particularly in .22LR. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its features and performance based on the provided information: Howa’s new 1100 rimfire action in .22LR featuring 10 shot magazine,weaver scope rail, 1/2″ x20 UNEF threaded barrel and sling studs. Comes with a Nikko Stirling Panamax 4.5-14 x 50 Hold Fast and a ASE Utra sound moderator. A great ready to go package. Overview The Howa M1100 Rimfire Rifle is a compact, lightweight rifle designed for precision rimfire shooting, small game hunting, and plinking. It builds on the success of the Howa M1500 Centrefire rifle, offering a rimfire version that maintains Howa’s reputation for quality and reliability. Key Features Barrelled Action Receiver: Milled from circular steel bar-stock with a rounded upper profile and a generous ejection port designed to accommodate not only .22LR but also longer rimfire cartridges like WMR and HMR. Scope Mounting: The receiver lacks milled dovetails, opting instead for drilled and tapped holes for scope mounting. The review rifle came with one-piece rings/bases, but two-piece Weaver-style bases or a Picatinny rail are also options. Barrel: The 460mm (18″) #4 contour barrel is made of chrome-moly steel, providing extra rigidity. It features a threaded and capped muzzle for accessory attachment and a recessed target crown for enhanced accuracy. Finish: The barrelled action is finished in semi-gloss blue, with potential for a stainless steel version in the future. Bolt Design: Features an oversized tactical bolt handle. The bolt body is made of several pieces, with a polished steel front section housing twin claw extractors. Operation: The bolt travels on internal raceways inside the receiver, ejecting cartridges when pulled rearwards. While initial operation may not be silky-smooth, it is expected to improve with use. Trigger and Safety Trigger: The trigger unit is functional with a crisp break and a pull weight of around 1.3kg. For precision shooting, tuning the trigger to a lighter pull weight of around 1kg is recommended. Aftermarket triggers are expected to be available. Safety: A two-position safety lever is located just behind the bolt handle notch. It allows the bolt to be cycled while on ‘SAFE’ but blocks the sear on the trigger mechanism. Magazine Capacity: Comes with two polymer 10-shot magazines. They are easy to load in a single-stack manner and feed flawlessly. Insertion and removal are straightforward, with a spring-loaded lever for quick release. Stock Material: Synthetic polymer stock available in black or OD Green. Design: Features tactical/varmint-style ergonomics with a pronounced grip angle and a rear bag-rest hook in the base of the buttstock. Bedding: The barrelled action is bedded directly onto the polymer surface of the stock, with the barrel free-floated for its entire length. This setup provides acceptable accuracy for a rimfire platform. Additional Features: Includes a decent recoil pad, QD sling swivel studs, and two M-LOK slots on the fore-end tip underside for additional attachments. Performance Handling: The rifle’s lightweight and ergonomic design make it well-suited for both bench shooting and freehand hunting. The stock’s tactical/varmint styling may take some getting used to but proves effective in the field. Accuracy: The free-floated barrel and recessed target crown contribute to the rifle’s accuracy, making it a good choice for precision rimfire shooting and training.