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There's a reason the Howa M1500 keeps showing up at the range and in deer camps year after year. The action is built from forged steel with a one-piece bolt riding on two locking lugs, and the 24 inch heavy barrel is cold hammer forged, which is a big part of why these rifles shoot better than their price tag suggests. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, this setup gives the long, sleek bullets the barrel length they need to stretch out, whether that's ringing steel at 800 yards or dropping a whitetail across a bean field.
The black Hogue OverMolded stock is the standout here. It's pillar bedded, so the action sits on solid aluminum contact points instead of flexing synthetic, and the rubbery overmolded surface gives you a grip that stays put with cold hands, rain, or gloves. Add the included recoil pad and the already mild-mannered 6.5 Creedmoor becomes downright pleasant for long practice sessions. Sling swivel studs come standard, so you can mount a sling or a bipod without any extra work.
Howa's HACT two-stage trigger is one of the better factory triggers you'll find on a rifle in this class. The first stage takes up light, then breaks clean, which makes a real difference when you're squeezing off a shot at distance. The three-position safety lets you lock the bolt down for carry or cycle rounds with the trigger still blocked, a feature hunters tend to appreciate once they've used it.
The receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the muzzle is threaded with a cap installed, so adding a suppressor or muzzle brake is as simple as spinning off the protector. A detachable 4-round magazine rounds out the package. Set this rifle up with quality glass and good ammo, and it will hold its own against rifles costing considerably more.
No, this model ships without iron sights or optics. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just need to add bases or a rail and mount the scope of your choice. Most owners pair the 6.5 Creedmoor with a variable power optic to take advantage of the cartridge's long-range capability.
Yes, the 24 inch heavy barrel comes threaded at the muzzle with a protective cap installed. That means you can add a suppressor or muzzle brake without a trip to the gunsmith. Just confirm your device matches the thread pitch before ordering a mount.
It genuinely does both well. The 24 inch heavy barrel and HACT two-stage trigger give you the consistency for punching paper and ringing steel at distance, while the pillar-bedded Hogue stock, three-position safety, and sling studs make it a solid field rifle. The heavy barrel does add some weight, so it's happiest in a stand, blind, or behind a bipod rather than on all-day mountain hunts.
The stock uses aluminum pillar bedding so the barreled action sits on rigid contact points, which helps consistency shot to shot. The soft overmolded rubber exterior gives you a secure, comfortable grip in wet or cold conditions, and the included recoil pad takes the edge off extended range sessions.
| UPC | 682146381665 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HGR72502+ |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Length | 47 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 4.0 |
| Package Width | 10.1 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3-Position |
| Shipping Weight | 10.4 |
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