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Weight is the number one complaint hunters have about their rifles, and Howa took that seriously with the Superlite Gen2. This 6.5 Creedmoor version tips the scale at 4 pounds 15 ounces bare, which is genuinely light for a rifle that still carries Howa's sub-MOA reputation. The trick is a purpose-built receiver that sits between the Howa Mini Action and a standard short action, trimming steel everywhere it isn't needed while keeping the one-piece forged design with an integral recoil lug that made the 1500 platform a favorite in the first place.
The big change from the first Superlite is the stock. Howa paired up with HS Precision to build a composite stock from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass over a full aluminum bedding block. That bedding block matters on a rifle this light because it gives the barreled action a rigid, repeatable foundation, so your zero stays put whether it's riding in a truck or strapped to a pack at elevation. The gray finish with black webbing looks sharp and shrugs off weather without babying.
The 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory, so adding a suppressor or brake is a five minute job. The 1:8 twist stabilizes the heavy, high-BC bullets that make 6.5 Creedmoor such a pleasant cartridge to shoot at distance, and the mild recoil suits a sub-5 pound rifle well. You also get Howa's HACT two-stage match trigger, which breaks clean with a light take-up, plus a three-position safety that lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked. An M16-style extractor handles ejection, and the flush-fit detachable magazine holds three rounds without hanging below the stock line to snag on brush.
The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mount a lightweight scope and you can build a complete rig that still comes in lighter than a lot of bare rifles. For mountain hunts, long walks to a stand, or anyone tired of lugging an eight pound setup up a ridge, this one makes a strong case for itself.
The 20 inch barrel model in 6.5 Creedmoor weighs 4 pounds 15 ounces bare, so it comes in just under the 5 pound mark. Add a lightweight scope and rings and you can still build a complete hunting rig around 6 pounds. That is a big deal on mountain hunts where every ounce gets noticed by the end of the day.
Yes, the 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel is threaded 1/2×28 from the factory. Keep in mind many 6.5mm suppressors use a 5/8×24 mount, so you may need a simple thread adapter depending on your can. Once mounted, the mild recoil of 6.5 Creedmoor makes this a very comfortable suppressed setup.
The headline upgrade is the stock. The Gen2 swaps in an HS Precision composite stock built from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass with a full aluminum bedding block, which adds rigidity and helps the rifle hold zero. It rides on the same trimmed-down receiver concept that sits between Howa's Mini Action and standard short action.
No rings or bases are included, but the receiver comes drilled and tapped so mounting an optic is straightforward. Most owners go with lightweight alloy rings to keep the overall package weight down. Howa 1500 pattern mounts are widely available, so finding hardware is easy.
| UPC | 682146888973 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HHSSL65CRGRY |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Package Width | 7.5 |
| Shipping Weight | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Number of Magazines | 1 3 rd. |
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