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Every ounce matters when you're climbing ridges or hiking into a far treestand, and that's the whole idea behind the M1500 Superlite Gen2. Howa built this rifle on a scaled-down receiver that sits between their Mini Action and a standard short action, trimming steel you don't need while keeping the strength of a forged one-piece receiver with an integral recoil lug. The result in .243 Winchester is a rifle that weighs right around 4.9 pounds bare, which you'll appreciate about two miles into a stalk.
The 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel wears a 1:10 twist that handles the popular .243 bullet weights well, and the muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory. Screw on a suppressor or brake and this already mild-recoiling cartridge gets even easier to shoot well. Up top, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and since there are no iron sights you get a clean slate for whatever optic fits your style of hunting. The .243 chambering makes this a natural crossover rig, plenty for deer and antelope but flat and fast enough to pull double duty on coyotes in the off season.
The big story on the Gen2 is the HS Precision stock. It's a composite build with an aluminum bedding block that gives the barreled action a rigid, consistent foundation, something ultralight rifles often give up in the name of weight savings. Finished in black, it shrugs off weather and rough handling without complaint. Rounding things out, you get Howa's two-stage HACT match trigger with a clean, predictable break, a three-position safety that lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked, an M16-style extractor for positive ejection, and a flush-fit detachable magazine that won't snag on brush or pack straps. It's a lot of thoughtful rifle in a package light enough to forget you're carrying it.
The 20 inch .243 version comes in right around 4.9 pounds bare. That puts it among the lightest factory bolt guns you can buy, and even with a scope, mounts, and a suppressor added, most setups still land well under what a typical hunting rifle weighs out of the box.
Yes, the 20 inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 from the factory. That's a common thread pitch, though many .30 caliber suppressors use 5/8×24, so you may need a simple thread adapter depending on your can. A suppressor also does a nice job taming the already light recoil of the .243.
No sights or optic are included. The receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope bases, so you can mount whatever glass suits your hunting. Lightweight rings and a compact scope are a popular pairing to keep the overall package true to the Superlite name.
The headline change is the stock. The Gen2 wears an HS Precision composite stock with an integrated aluminum bedding block, which adds rigidity and consistency compared to the first generation. The action itself is Howa's reduced short action, sized between their Mini Action and a standard short action to cut weight without giving up strength.
| UPC | 682146889123 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HHSSL243BLK |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 46.5000 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 3 rd. |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 7.3 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 6.75 |
| Sights | No |
| Model |
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