HS Precision LA

The History of HS Precision

The history of the HS Precision brand began in 1978. After working in the chemical industry in New York, Tom Houghton Sr. transitioned to the weapons sector. Together with his wife, they founded HS Precision as a small family business. Initially, the business was located in Arizona, but it relocated to Rapid City in the 1990s.

Historically, Tom Sr. was recognized for his innovative idea of integrating an aluminum bedding block into a fully synthetic rifle stock, which marked an important shift in firearm stock design globally. As the first company to do such a thing, HS quickly gained government contracts and has partnered with numerous renowned brands such as Savage and Remington. Soon after, they started with the production of their own rifles as well, although they never converted fully to mass production. They introduced models such as SPL, PLC, PHR, STR and PRO-Series, offering two action lengths.

Even today, the HS Precision uses their Pro-Series stainless steel action, an aluminum bedding block composite stock, a fully adjustable trigger, a stainless steel 10-x cut rifled barrel, and their own detachable magazine feeding system in all of their rifles. Ever since they first started production, the company has engineered and also manufactured every component in their factory which is located in the USA. Since moving to South Dakota, they've increased the size of their production facilities by nearly five times. As of 2023, the company is led by Tom’s son Tim Houghton, daughter Tricia and Tom’s wife Vivian. Along with stocks, premium rifles and barrel blanks, they also offer ballistic test equipment, detachable magazines and various accessories on their website.

HS Precision LA Rifle Review

The South Dakota-based company HS Precision produces a variety of rifles with both long action (LA) and short action (SA) designs. The data in this review refers to the long action (LA) version of the HS Precision. If you are looking for more information on the scope mounts suitable for short action HS Precision, you can read more about it here.

The Remington 700-style action, which they produce in-house, serves as the foundation for the design of their rifles. Their rifles come with an aluminum bedding block composite stock and a Pro-Series stainless steel action. The stainless steel 10-x cut rifled barrel, detachable magazine feeding system, and fully adjustable trigger are all made at their South Dakota plant. Due to identical hole spacings on the receiver, the Remington-style actions enable the interchangeability of the scope mounts on HS Precision's LA models. Two large forward locking lugs are incorporated into the bolt design, ensuring a solid lock-up with the action housing.

The standard safety lever, which is found on the back of the receiver stops unintentional discharges by blocking the bolt and trigger. Pulling the bolt handle up and backward and then activating the bolt stop release removes the bolt assembly. Additionally, there is a lever on the front of the trigger guard that makes it simple to remove the magazine. 3- or 5-round magazines with optional extension magazines and modification kits are the standard options.

HS Precision LA, chambered for .300 Win. Mag.

Figure 1: HS Precision LA, chambered for .300 Win. Mag. (Source: https://safariclub.org/h-s-precision-stock-revives-rifle/)

HS Precision LA Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.220 Swift
.257 Roberts
.25-06 Rem.
.257 WBY Mag.
6mm XC
6mm Rem.
.264 Win. Mag.
6.5x55 Swedish
6.5-284 Norma
.26 Nosler
6.5 Rem. Mag.
.27 Nosler
.280 Rem.
.280 Ackley Improved
.284 Win.
7x57 Mauser
7mm Rem. Mag.
7mm PRC
7mm WSM
7mm STW
7mm RUM
7mm WBY Mag.
.28 Nosler
.30-06 Spr.
.35 Whelen
.300 Norma
.300 RCM
.300 WSM
.300 Win. Mag.
.300 PRC
.30 Nosler
.300 H&H Mag.
.300 RUM
.300 WBY Mag.
.30-378 WBY Mag.
.33 Nosler
.338 Norma Mag.
.338 Win. Mag.
.338 RUM
.338 Lapua
.350 Rem. Mag.
.375 Ruger
.375 H&H Mag.
.375 WBY Mag.
.416 Rem. Mag.
.416 Rigby
.458 Win. Mag.
.458 Lott
.378 WBY Mag.

HS Precision LA Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

HS Precision LA Black
HS Precision LA Black-Blue
HS Precision LA Black-Brown
HS Precision LA Black-Grey
HS Precision LA Black-Olive
HS Precision LA Black-Pink
HS Precision LA Black-Pink Camo
HS Precision LA Black-Red
HS Precision LA Black-Spruce
HS Precision LA Black-Tan
HS Precision LA Black-Tan Camo
HS Precision LA Black-White
HS Precision LA Black-Yellow
HS Precision LA Brown-Black
HS Precision LA Desert Camo
HS Precision LA Granite
HS Precision LA Grassland Camo
HS Precision LA Gray-Black
HS Precision LA Green Camo
HS Precision LA Green-Tan Camo
HS Precision LA Olive-Black
HS Precision LA Prairie Grass Camo
HS Precision LA Sand
HS Precision LA Spruce-Black
HS Precision LA Tan-Black
HS Precision LA Tri Color Desert Camo
HS Precision LA Urban Camo
HS Precision LA Winter Camo
HS Precision LA Woodland Camo
HS Precision LA Burnt Bronze
HS Precision LA Gray
HS Precision LA Olive

The receivers of the HS Precision LA rifle come with four drilled and tapped holes which can be used for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

HS Precision LA, chambered for 7mm Rem. Mag.

Figure 2: HS Precision LA, chambered for 7mm Rem. Mag. (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/hs-precision-rifles/h-s-precision-pro-series-2000-la-spl-7mm-rem-mag.cfm?gun_id=100452989)

HS Precision LA

A: 21.9 mm

B: 113.9 mm

C: 15.3 mm

BHU: 2.9 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R51

R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With HS Precision LA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With HS Precision LA

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with HS Precision LA are the following:

Haenel Jaeger 10 (Up from Series-Nr. JX-000920)
Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier LA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x LA
Sauer 101
Sauer 100
Mauser M18
Howa 1500 LA
Remington 78 LA
Mauser M12 (2019-onward)

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With HS Precision LA

For two-piece scope mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. This is because the distance between the two pieces of the mount is not fixed. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with HS Precision LA are the following:

Bergara B14 SA
Bergara Premier SA
Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier LA
BSA Repetierer
CZ 600 Lux (Medium)
CZ 600 Range (Medium)
Remington 700 LA
Remington 700 SA
Remington 78 LA
Remington 78 SA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x SA
Remington 40x LA
Remington 722
Remington 40-XB
Weatherby Mark V
Weatherby Vanguard SA
Weatherby Vanguard LA
Haenel Jaeger 10 (Up from Series-Nr. JX-000920)
Sauer 100
Sauer 101
Mauser M18
Mauser M12 (2019-onward)
CZ 550 Scandinavia
CZ 600 Lux (Long)
CZ 600 Range (Long)
CZ 600 Lux (Mini)
CZ 600 Range (Mini)
Mauser M94 (1994)
Mauser M1996 (Serial number < 12000)
Sabatti Tactical SA
Sabatti Compact Scout SA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 600
Sabatti Tactical LA
Sabatti Compact Scout LA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 870
Sabatti TLD
Sabatti Tactical EVO
Sabatti Rover Traqueur
Brno Scandinavian
Churchill Highlander
Howa 1500 LA
Howa 1500 SA
Howa 1500 Mini

Best Scope Mounts for HS Precision LA

Fixed Scope Mounts for HS Precision LA

Are you thinking about buying a single scope for your HS Precision LA rifle? The American company Talley's two-piece aluminum mount is one of the best options. It is strong and built to take even the strongest rounds.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for HS Precision LA

This two-piece steel mount system from Rusan lets you quickly switch between optics. It’s made in Croatia and backed by a 10-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for HS Precision LA

The Picatinny rail from Warne is tough, recoil-resistant, and offers versatile mounting. Made of aluminum and backed by a 10-year warranty, it's designed for the HS Precision LA and can also fit the Remington 700 SA due to matching hole spacings.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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