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Mountain hunters have been asking for the same thing for years: a rifle light enough to carry all day that still shoots like it means it. The Howa M1500 Superlite Gen2 answers that call at around 4.9 pounds, and it does it without carbon-wrapped barrel pricing or titanium gimmicks. Howa built this one on a reduced short action that slots between their Mini Action and standard short action, trimming weight everywhere it can while keeping the smooth, proven feel the 1500 platform is known for.
The Gen2 upgrade is all about the stock. This one wears an HS Precision stock built from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass with an aluminum bedding block inside, so the barreled action sits in a rigid, consistent foundation instead of a flexy budget shell. The tan finish with black webbing looks sharp and hides scuffs well in the field. Up front, the 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and ready for a suppressor or brake, and the 1:8 twist stabilizes the heavier 6.5 Creedmoor bullets that make this cartridge such a favorite for deer, antelope, and longer pokes across open country.
The HACT two-stage match trigger breaks clean and helps you get the most out of the sub-MOA accuracy this rifle is capable of. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked, the M16-style extractor yanks brass with authority, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped so mounting glass is straightforward. Feeding comes from a flush-fit detachable box magazine that holds three rounds, keeping the belly of the rifle slick for carry.
If you hike for your hunting, this rifle earns its keep fast. Backcountry elk trips, treestand sits where a short, light rifle swings easy, or coyote setups where you're covering ground all day, the Superlite Gen2 in 6.5 Creedmoor handles all of it. Add a lightweight scope and a can, and you've got a complete rig that still comes in lighter than plenty of bare rifles.
The 20 inch model comes in right around 4.9 pounds bare, or 4 pounds 15 ounces by Howa's published figure. That keeps it under the 5 pound mark before you add optics, which is impressive territory for a factory rifle at this price point. Even with a lightweight scope and rings mounted, most setups stay comfortably packable for long hikes.
Yes, the 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel comes threaded in a 1/2×28 pattern from the factory. Keep in mind many 6.5 Creedmoor suppressors and muzzle devices use 5/8×24 threads, so you may want a thread adapter depending on what you plan to run. A thread protector keeps things clean when you're shooting without an attachment.
The big change is the stock. The Gen2 wears a new HS Precision stock made from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass with an aluminum bedding block for a more rigid, consistent platform. It still rides on Howa's reduced short action, which sits between the Mini Action and standard short action to shave weight from the receiver itself.
Howa markets this rifle as sub-MOA capable, and the 1:8 twist barrel stabilizes the long, high-BC bullets that 6.5 Creedmoor is famous for. The HACT two-stage match trigger and aluminum-bedded stock give you the consistency to take advantage of that. It's a hunting rifle first, but it will happily stretch out well past typical hunting distances at the range.
| UPC | 682146888942 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HHSSL65CRTAN |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Number of Magazines | 1 3 rd. |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 6.55 |
| Package Width | 7.4 |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
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