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Anyone who has packed a rifle up a ridgeline knows every ounce counts by mile three. That is the whole idea behind the Howa M1500 Superlite Gen2. At 4.9 pounds bare, this .308 Win carries lighter than most rimfires, yet it is built on the same Japanese-made 1500 action that has earned a reputation for tight tolerances and boring reliability since 1979. The trick is a reduced footprint action that slots in between Howa's Mini and standard short action, trimming weight everywhere it can without giving up the strength of a forged one-piece receiver with an integral recoil lug.
The big upgrade for Gen2 is the stock. HS Precision builds it specifically for this platform using Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and a proprietary polyurethane, with aluminum bedding for a consistent fit between stock and action. This one wears the tan finish with black webbing, and it feels far more solid in hand than the weight suggests. Up front, the 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel comes threaded 1/2×28, so adding a suppressor or brake is a five-minute job. A 1:10 twist stabilizes the full range of popular .308 hunting bullets, from light varmint loads up through 180 grain game stoppers.
The controls are where Howa quietly outclasses a lot of rifles in this weight class. The two-stage HACT match trigger breaks clean without the gritty takeup you find on budget guns, and the three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked out. An M16-style extractor gives positive case control, and the flush-fit detachable magazine holds three rounds without snagging on brush or pack straps. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting glass is straightforward.
Backed by Howa's sub-MOA guarantee, this is the rifle for hunters who hike in deep, sit in cramped stands, or just want a .308 that will not wear them out. Light enough to forget you are carrying it, accurate enough to matter when it counts.
The 20-inch barreled version comes in at 4.9 pounds bare, so it stays under five pounds before you add glass and a sling. Even with a lightweight scope and rings mounted, most setups land in the six-pound range, which is impressively easy to carry all day in the mountains.
Yes. The 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel comes threaded in the common 1/2×28 pattern with a thread protector installed, so you can spin on a suppressor or muzzle brake without any gunsmithing. Keep in mind some .30 caliber cans use 5/8×24 mounts, so you may need a thread adapter depending on your suppressor.
Howa backs this rifle with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning it should print groups under an inch at 100 yards with quality ammunition. The 1500 action has a long track record for accuracy, and the aluminum-bedded HS Precision stock gives the barreled action a consistent foundation shot after shot. Like any rifle, it will favor certain loads, so it is worth testing a few to find what it likes.
The headline change is the stock. Gen2 rifles wear a purpose-built HS Precision stock made from Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and polyurethane with aluminum bedding, a noticeable step up in stiffness and feel from the first generation. The core recipe stays the same: a reduced short action sized between Howa's Mini and standard short action, a two-stage match trigger, and a threaded cold hammer forged barrel.
| UPC | 682146888881 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HHSSL308TAN |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Action | |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Number of Magazines | 1 3 rd. |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 7.4 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 6.55 |
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