Howa Tactical Bolt Knob

This product is both well made and aesthetically pleasing. The machining is precise and the milled pocket fits with minimal slop. However, the supplied o-rings are far too thick to be used on my Howa. After trying both o-rings, one ring, two (thinner) rings of my own, and finally single ring, I finally settled on some very thin receipt paper to act as shim stock in the bolt knob pocket. Epoxy bedding the knob into the pocket would likely be the ideal installation, but the paper shim stock is a rock solid solution at this point. Additionally, silicone plugs for the screw counterbores would be a nice addition to this kit.

The Howa bolt knob was easily mounted, I used only one of the o rings. The bolt is much easier to operate and the knob is long enough so that a large eye piece scope mounted low, is easily palmed when cycling the next round.

Very nicely machined handle. I didn't use the o rings that it came with I used a thin peice of rubber to keep it from spinning on the knob and lock it self in place. With 1 o ring in place I got a small gap in between the two peices, with the thin peice of rubber the two halves mate up perfectly.

Functions and is a quicker and less expensive option than cutting and threading for a knob.

This particular product is great and very functional compared to the standard bolt lifter knob. This being my first custom bolt action rifle I have built and added this option on to a rifle some sort of instructions would be nice. This product comes with 2 gaskets but the oversized knob added on will not fit evenly with both gaskets inserted, unless I’m doing something wrong. I don’t know never put this on a rifle. I fitted it up with just one of the gaskets and works great.

Comfortable once on. Came with 2 small orings that were supposed to help hold onto the original bolt knob, but they ended up causing a sizable gap between the two halves. Like some others on here, I used some thin sheets of paper inside of the knob instead of the orings and it’s sitting nice and snug with no gap now.

This neat little device turns the Howa 1500 bolt into a tactical bolt with no alterations and only takes minutes to install.

Easy installation and free from slip. Easy, inexpensive, DIY upgrade.

works great

much easier to operate the bolt well worth the money

Easy to install, fits will with the bolt handle, makes finding the bolt easy to find and operate

Love it, simple and effective.

This fits my Ruger American Predator nearly perfect. Has a slight gap near the top but isn't noticeable unless up close. Makes cycling the bolt much easier. Shipped fast, ordered Wednesday and had it Friday.

Outstanding addition to my Howa 1500. The short bolt handle and small bolt knob on the stock rifle made it a little awkward to operate the bolt, especially while wearing gloves. There just wasn't much to grab, and your thumb knocked against the scope when you opened the bolt. But now there's plenty of room for a comfortable and ergonomic grip on the bolt knob with some daylight between your thumb and the scope when you open the bolt. It's an absolute must for any tactical application.

It comes with two small rubber washers to grip the bolt head more firmly, but I found it actually clamps tighter and works better with just one.

Good looking knob, easy install, only used one O-ring. Don't be an idiot like me and not realize there are two lengths of screws for the three holes, and punch the long one right through the handle because you put it in a short hole. Cleaned up well, still looks good.

Simple, inexpensive and it looks great! Like Bryan said, the included O rings don't fit all that well. I used a very small patch of balloon rubber on one side of the knob and everything clamped up tightly.

Don't hesitate to order from Tactical Works. Lisa and the gang will take good care of you!

the rubber o-rings were too big for my application. The sides would not come together completely. I use 5 minute epoxy instead. Once dry the bolt handle looked like it was a single part of the bolt

Easy install, nice fit and finish. I put this on a Howa mini and only used 1 of the supplied O rings. I did put a dab of blue loctite on each screw and let it dry before tightening it down. No wiggle no wobble. I’m happy with the purchase and would buy again.

Bolt knob worked great. The o rings included were actually a little to thick to completely close the gap. I looked in my o ring kit and tried a few thinner o rings and the gap is nearly gone. This is on an 80s model Howa action so the bolt may be slightly different than the newer models. Great solid product.

Bolt Knob worked great. Thanks.

Works great. Easy to install.

Fit my Howa miniaction bolt using just one O-ring. I could not believe how much easier it is to use the bolt now. Would buy again.

works well

Was about like other reviews. Is not seamless but doesn't need to be. Holding up well.

This product is great! I installed it in under 10 minutes and it fit perfect for the Howa 1500 Mini. I have read several reviews where people didn't use the supplied o-rings, but for me I used one and it tightened down without a gap.