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There is something about a walnut and stainless bolt gun that never goes out of style, and Howa nailed the look with the M1500 Walnut Hunter. The checkered Monte Carlo stock has real warmth to it, and the stainless barreled action gives you better resistance to rain, snow, and sweaty hands than a traditional blued finish. Chambered in .308 Winchester, it covers everything from whitetail and hogs to black bear without beating you up at the bench.
The heart of this rifle is Howa's Japanese-made 1500 action, the same platform that has earned a loyal following for decades. The receiver is forged as one piece with an integral recoil lug, which adds rigidity where it counts, and the bolt runs smooth and positive cycle after cycle. Howa's HACT two-stage trigger comes set around three pounds from the factory, with a light take-up and a clean break that makes it easier to squeeze off accurate shots from field positions. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged, a feature hunters appreciate when unloading at the truck.
The 22-inch stainless barrel is threaded at the muzzle, so adding a suppressor or muzzle brake is a simple swap. Feed it quality ammo and this rifle is backed by Howa's sub-MOA guarantee, which is no small thing for a wood-stocked hunting rifle at this level. Rounds feed from a hinged floorplate magazine holding five plus one in the chamber, so there is no detachable box to lose in the leaves.
The receiver comes drilled and tapped and there are no iron sights, so plan on mounting a scope before opening day. Sling swivel studs are already installed, and the rubber recoil pad takes the edge off .308 recoil nicely. Set it up with a solid 3-9x or similar and you have a rifle that looks right leaning in the corner of deer camp and performs when it matters.
No, this model ships without sights or an optic. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just need a set of bases or a one-piece rail plus rings to mount the scope of your choice. Most owners pair it with a 3-9x or 4-12x hunting scope and call it good.
Yes, the 22-inch stainless barrel comes threaded at the muzzle, so it will accept a suppressor or muzzle brake with the right thread pitch adapter or mount. That makes it an easy rifle to quiet down for hog hunting or extended range sessions without any gunsmith work.
No, it feeds from an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, giving you a 5+1 total capacity in .308. The floorplate drops open for quick, safe unloading, and there is no separate box magazine to misplace in the field. It also keeps the rifle's belly slim for comfortable carry.
Howa backs this rifle with a sub-MOA guarantee when fed quality factory ammunition. Between the rigid one-piece forged receiver, the crisp two-stage HACT trigger, and a well-made barrel, groups under an inch at 100 yards are a realistic expectation once you find a load it likes. That is plenty of accuracy for any ethical hunting distance with a .308.
| UPC | 682146399769 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HWH308TS |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Stainless |
| Length | 46.5000 |
| Sights | No |
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