Yes, this is a "typo" Dave. The rifle is a .223 caliber. I will notify Buds of the error.

Its a .223 email sent to Buds Howa/Hogue 20" Heavy Barrel Varminter bolt action rifle chambered in .223 Remington caliber. OD green Hogue Overmolded stock and blued finish. The Howa Compact Varmint model is built with a 20" Heavy Barrel, and is offered in three highly popular varmint calibers. The short, heavy barrel provides ease of maneuvering and excellent heat dissipation. Available in blued finish with OD Green Hogue Overmold synthetic stock. Specifications and features: Howa/Hogue 20" Heavy Barrel Varminter bolt action rifle .223 Remington caliber 20" barrel 5 + 1 round capacity OD green Hogue Overmolded stock 13.87" length of pull Three position safety Adjustable trigger 40.5" overall length Blued finish 8.5 lbs This stock features a non-slip, cobblestone grip for sure handling in all weather conditions, a fiberglass reinforced skeleton for strength and pillar bedding for rock-solid accuracy. All HOWA M-1500's feature: One piece, forged steel receivers with flat bottom and integral recoil lug for strength Hammer-forged barrels for precision rifling - and tack-driving accuracy One-piece forged bolt with two large locking lugs for strength A bolt face that completely surrounds the cartridge head, for safety Powerful, M-16 style extractor for reliability Fully adjustable trigger adjusts for sear engagement and weight of pull, and provides crisp, consistent let-off for a "custom" feel Three position safety allows safe, single loading & secure lock

Hi Dave, This Is a .223 SPECS- Howa/Hogue 20" Heavy Barrel Varminter bolt action rifle chambered in .223 Remington caliber. -OD green Hogue Overmolded stock and blued finish. The Howa Compact Varmint model is built with a 20" Heavy Barrel, and is offered in three highly popular varmint calibers. The short, heavy barrel provides ease of maneuvering and excellent heat dissipation. Available in blued finish with OD Green Hogue Overmold synthetic stock. Specifications and features: Howa/Hogue 20" Heavy Barrel Varminter bolt action rifle .223 Remington caliber 20" barrel 5 + 1 round capacity OD green Hogue Overmolded stock 13.87" length of pull Three position safety Adjustable trigger 40.5" overall length Blued finish 8.5 lbs This stock features a non-slip, cobblestone grip for sure handling in all weather conditions, a fiberglass reinforced skeleton for strength and pillar bedding for rock-solid accuracy. All HOWA M-1500's feature: One piece, forged steel receivers with flat bottom and integral recoil lug for strength Hammer-forged barrels for precision rifling - and tack-driving accuracy One-piece forged bolt with two large locking lugs for strength A bolt face that completely surrounds the cartridge head, for safety Powerful, M-16 style extractor for reliability Fully adjustable trigger adjusts for sear engagement and weight of pull, and provides crisp, consistent let-off for a "custom" feel Three position safety allows safe, single loading & secure lock

Its a .223 email sent to Buds Howa/Hogue 20" Heavy Barrel Varminter bolt action rifle chambered in .223 Remington caliber. OD green Hogue Overmolded stock and blued finish.
The Howa Compact Varmint model is built with a 20" Heavy Barrel, and is offered in three highly popular varmint calibers. The short, heavy barrel provides ease of maneuvering and excellent heat dissipation. Available in blued finish with OD Green Hogue Overmold synthetic stock.
Specifications and features:
Howa/Hogue 20" Heavy Barrel Varminter bolt action rifle
.223 Remington caliber
20" barrel
5 + 1 round capacity
OD green Hogue Overmolded stock
13.87" length of pull
Three position safety
Adjustable trigger
40.5" overall length
Blued finish
8.5 lbs
This stock features a non-slip, cobblestone grip for sure handling in all weather conditions, a fiberglass reinforced skeleton for strength and pillar bedding for rock-solid accuracy.
All HOWA M-1500's feature:
One piece, forged steel receivers with flat bottom and integral recoil lug for strength
Hammer-forged barrels for precision rifling - and tack-driving accuracy
One-piece forged bolt with two large locking lugs for strength
A bolt face that completely surrounds the cartridge head, for safety
Powerful, M-16 style extractor for reliability
Fully adjustable trigger adjusts for sear engagement and weight of pull, and provides crisp, consistent let-off for a "custom" feel
Three position safety allows safe, single loading & secure lock