Description
The 25 Creedmoor has been generating a lot of buzz, and for good reason. Take the proven 6.5 Creedmoor case, neck it down to a quarter bore, and spin it through a fast twist barrel, and you get a cartridge that pushes long, high-BC .257 bullets fast and flat with mild recoil. It works on coyotes, handles deer-sized game, and rings steel way out there without beating you up at the bench. Howa was one of the first to chamber it, and this M1500 Hogue is the sweet spot of their lineup: a 22-inch cold hammer forged barrel with a threaded muzzle, ready for a suppressor or brake right out of the box.
What Makes the Howa M1500 Action Worth Owning
The M1500 has built its reputation on a forged steel bolt and receiver, a one-piece bolt design, and machining that consistently punches above its weight. The HACT two-stage trigger breaks clean without the gritty pull you find on a lot of factory rifles, and the three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope base takes minutes. Feeding comes from a 5-round internal magazine with a hinged floor plate, which keeps the rifle slim in the hand and easy to unload.
The Hogue OverMolded Stock, Built for Real Field Use
The pillar-bedded Hogue stock is wrapped in that grippy rubber overmolding Hogue is known for, so the rifle stays planted in cold, wet, or gloved hands. A soft rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs round it out. At 7.8 pounds bare and 42.25 inches overall, it carries comfortably on a shoulder all day but still settles down nicely on a rest.
Howa backs the M1500 with a lifetime warranty and a sub-MOA assurance, which says plenty about how these barrels shoot. If you want in on the newest Creedmoor early, this is a smart way to do it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: HGR25CRB
- UPC: 682146890549
- Model: M1500 Hogue
- Caliber: 25 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 22" Cold Hammer Forged
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 TPI
- Capacity: 5+1, Internal Magazine w/ Hinged Floor Plate
- Trigger: HACT Two-Stage
- Safety: 3-Position
- Stock: Black Hogue OverMolded, Pillar Bedded
- Overall Length: 42.25"
- Weight: 7.8 lbs
- Sights: None, Drilled & Tapped Receiver
- Finish: Matte Black/Blued
What’s Included
- Howa M1500 Hogue bolt action rifle with internal 5-round magazine
- Owner's manual and factory documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 25 Creedmoor and what is it good for?
It's the 6.5 Creedmoor case necked down to take .257 caliber bullets, built with a fast twist to stabilize long, high-BC projectiles. That combination delivers impressive velocity and a flat trajectory with mild recoil. It's a versatile round that covers varmints and predators, deer-sized game, and long-range target work.
Is the Howa M1500 Hogue 25 Creedmoor suppressor ready?
Yes. The 22-inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory, so it will accept most common suppressors and muzzle brakes for this bore size without a trip to a gunsmith.
Does this rifle come with a scope or sights?
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped, so you just need to add a base or rail and rings for your scope. Bases that fit the Howa 1500 short action are widely available since it shares its footprint with several popular patterns.
How accurate is the Howa M1500 out of the box?
Howa backs the M1500 line with a sub-MOA assurance and a lifetime warranty. The cold hammer forged barrel and HACT two-stage trigger are big reasons these rifles have a strong accuracy reputation, and owners regularly report tight groups with quality factory ammo. Following a basic barrel break-in and finding the load your rifle likes will get the most out of it.




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