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Sub five pounds and sub-MOA. That is the whole pitch behind the Howa M1500 Superlite Gen2, and this 16.25 inch .308 Win version is the one built with suppressors in mind. At 4 lbs 7 oz bare, it is the kind of rifle you stop noticing on your shoulder halfway up the ridge, then appreciate all over again when a shot presents itself and the trigger breaks clean.
Howa did not just chop a barrel and call it done. The Gen2 rides on a scaled-down action that sits between Howa's Mini and standard short action, trimming steel where it is not needed while keeping the forged one-piece receiver, integral recoil lug, and M16-style extractor the 1500 platform is known for. The big Gen2 upgrade is the HS Precision stock, a genuinely light layup of Kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon fiber with aluminum bedding for consistent fit shot after shot. This black version wears subtle webbing that adds a little grip texture in wet weather.
The 16.25 inch cold hammer forged barrel carries a 1:10 twist that stabilizes the full range of common .308 bullet weights, and the 1/2×28 threaded muzzle means you can spin on a can and still have a package shorter than most sporter-barreled rifles run bare. You give up some velocity to a 22 inch tube, sure, but inside realistic hunting distances a .308 out of this barrel still hits with plenty of authority on deer, hogs, and black bear.
Howa's two-stage HACT match trigger is a real standout at this price point, with a light, predictable break that helps you get the most from the accuracy this barreled action delivers. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked, and the flush-fit detachable magazine holds three rounds without snagging on packs or brush. The matte blued receiver comes drilled and tapped, so pick a lightweight scope, keep the whole rig around five and a half pounds, and go hunt the steep stuff.
Howa lists the 16.25 inch barrel version at 4 lbs 7 oz bare, which puts it comfortably under the five pound mark. Add a lightweight scope and rings and most setups still land around five and a half pounds. That makes it one of the lightest factory bolt rifles in .308 you can buy without stepping up to custom money.
Yes, the muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory with a thread protector installed. The short 16.25 inch barrel is the main reason to pick this version over the 20 inch model, since a suppressed setup stays close to the length of an ordinary unsuppressed sporter rifle. Just note that many .30 caliber cans use 5/8×24 threads, so you may need a thread adapter depending on your suppressor.
No sights or bases are included on this model. The receiver is drilled and tapped, so you will need bases or a rail made for the Howa 1500 short action pattern plus rings and an optic. Lightweight alloy mounts are a popular pick here since they keep the overall package true to the rifle's ultralight purpose.
No, the Superlite Gen2 uses its own scaled-down action that sits between Howa's Mini Action and standard short action. That means standard 1500 short action stocks will not fit, and the Gen2's aluminum-bedded HS Precision stock is purpose-built for this platform. The upside is you get a properly bedded, quality stock right out of the box, so most owners never feel the need to swap.
| UPC | 682146888904 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HHSSL308BLK16 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 46.4500 |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Sights | No |
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