The Legacy Sports Howa 1500 detachable magazine drop-in kit in .338/7mm (Legacy part no. ATIK5R338) gives the rifle a detachable polymer magazine holding 5 rounds. This is the long-action version, sized for the .338/7mm cartridge group. It is aimed at Howa 1500 owners who want faster reloads and easier unloading from a hunting rifle, and the maker lists the same kit as a fit for Weatherby Vanguard, S&W 1500, Mossberg 1500 and Interarms 1500 rifles. It drops in ready to install and is made in the U.S.A.

Key Specifications

• The kit is built for Howa 1500 rifles, in the long-action version for this cartridge group.
• The maker also lists it for Weatherby Vanguard, S&W 1500, Mossberg 1500 and Interarms 1500 rifles, so the one kit covers several 1500-pattern rifles.
• Capacity is 5 rounds, a practical count for a long-action hunting rifle.
• The cartridge group is .338/7mm, as the maker labels this size, so it is a separate kit from the other caliber groups Legacy lists.
• The magazine is a polymer detachable design that turns the rifle into a detachable-magazine rifle.
• Installation is drop-in ready, and the maker publishes an install video for it.
• The kit is made in the U.S.A. and carries a 60-day warranty from the date of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which rifles does this kit fit? It is the Howa 1500 version, and Legacy also lists it for Weatherby Vanguard, S&W 1500, Mossberg 1500 and Interarms 1500 rifles. The listing excludes the Howa Superlite.

Does it fit the Howa Superlite? No. Legacy’s listing for the Howa 1500 kit states that it excludes the Howa Superlite.

Is there a version for the Remington 700? Yes. Legacy sells a separate drop-in kit for the Remington 700 BDL, and it should be chosen instead of this Howa 1500 kit for that rifle.

Buy the Legacy Sports Howa 1500 Detachable Magazine Drop-In Kit, .338/7mm 5-Round Long Action

A detachable magazine takes a lot of the fuss out of working a long-action hunting rifle at a truck, a blind or the bench. This kit does it without gunsmithing, using the parts that come in the box. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see the rest of our rifle parts for your rifle.