First Look: Davidson's Exclusive Howa Superlite

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posted on May 26, 2023
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Davidson’s has introduced its latest Exclusive rifle, produced in conjunction with Legacy Sports International and Howa: a brand-new Superlite. The Superlite weighs in at just four pounds, seven ounces, meaning that even after adding a compact scope, the package should be less than six pounds.

In addition to weight savings, this exclusive Howa Superlite boasts a beautiful bronze-cerakote finish on its threaded steel barrel, muzzle brake, receiver, bolt and trigger guard. A Stocky's stock is finished with elements of carbon-fiber, bronze and OD green, all overlaid with black webbing.

Davidson's Howa Superlite closeup of bolt, receiver and stock.

This new Davidson’s Exclusive will be offered immediately in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington, with a .243 Win. option coming in June. For more information, visit galleryofguns.com. MSRP $1,199

Features:

  • Limbsaver butt pad
  • One-piece picatinny rail
  • Flush-fit detachable box magazine
  • Three-position safety
  • Tool-less firing pin removal
  • Machined receiver and forged bolt
  • Large integral front barrel lug
  • Bolt has an integral bolt handle and pressure vent holes
  • M-16 style extractor/ejector

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