CA Compliance:
California compliance
- Status: Legal to own in California as the manufacturer builds it.
- Configuration: Factory. Nothing is modified. We inspect every rifle before it ships to confirm it matches this listing.
About this rifle
Howa 1500 Fence Line 22" (HFN243PR) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Win with a 22" barrel and a 5-round capacity. Finish: Camo. Bolt-action rifles are legal in California without modification, so this one ships as the factory built it.
Manufacturer details
Key Features
- Three-Position Thumb Safety
- 1/2"-28 thread
Details
At the foundation of the Fence Line Series lies the Howa 1500 barreled action- a bolt-action powerhouse that's redefined affordability and reliability since its 1979 debut hunters across America's diverse terrains depend on the Howa precision. Crafted in Japan by Howa Machinery with over a century of firearms heritage this platform delivers sub-MOA accuracy (guaranteed 1-inch or better at 100 yards) hammer-forged barrels for exceptional durability and barrel life and a crisp HACT two-stage trigger. Its 90-degree bolt throw ensures smooth reliable cycling with dual locking lugs and a spring-loaded M16-style extractor while the three-position safety allows unloading on safe or bolt-locking for safe transport through sprawling terrain. Featuring versatile action lengths (Mini Short Long) supporting all the popular calibers. The Howa1500 offers threaded muzzles for brakes-suppressors Picatinny-ready receivers and various stocks from lightweight coated synthetics stock options. Backed by a 100% lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects The Fence Line Series embodies uncompromised value precision and versatility.
- Muzzle Brake
- Threaded / Suppressor Ready
- Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
- Tool-less Firing Pin Removal
- Machined Receiver and Forged Bolt
- Large Internal Bolt handle and pressure vent holes
- Detachable Magazine- Mini Action Only
- One of the safest actions on the market
- Reliable M-16 Style Extractor/Ejector
- Bolt Faces are True and Square to Chamber
Specifications
- Brand: Howa
- Caliber: .243 Win
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 5
- Barrel: 22 in
- Overall length: 45.25 in
- Weight: 6.4 lbs
- Trigger: Geissele
- Safety: 3-Position
- Finish / color: Camo
- California compliance: Factory Compliant
- Manufacturer part #: HFN243PR
- UPC: 682146889949
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ · California Rifle Compliance Guide
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.
