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Pick this rifle up and the first thing you'll notice is what's missing: the weight. The Howa M1500 Super Lite in .243 Winchester tips the scales at roughly four and a half pounds bare, which puts it in genuine ultralight territory without the custom shop price tag. Howa pulled that off with a Stocky's carbon fiber stock and a trimmed down action sized between their Mini Action and standard short action, so you get a rifle that feels compact and quick in the hands without giving up feed reliability or bolt travel where it counts.
The cold hammer forged 20 inch barrel comes threaded 1/2-28 from the factory, so adding a suppressor or muzzle brake is a five minute job. Howa backs this rifle with a sub-MOA guarantee for three shots at 100 yards, and the .243 Win chambering is a proven do-it-all cartridge for deer, antelope, and coyotes with recoil mild enough for newer hunters and smaller framed folks. Pair it with a can and the light .243 becomes a downright pleasant setup for long sits or all-day predator calling.
Underneath the Kryptek Altitude camo you're getting the same bones that built Howa's reputation: a machined receiver, forged bolt with integral handle and pressure vent holes, M-16 style extractor and ejector, and a three position safety. The firing pin comes out without tools, which makes cleanup after a wet week in the field a lot less of a chore. A three round detachable magazine keeps the belly of the rifle slim, and the Limbsaver recoil pad takes the edge off what little push a .243 has in a rifle this light.
Mountain hunters, tree stand sitters, and anyone who covers real miles will appreciate what this rifle does. At 38.75 inches overall it stows easily, carries all day, and still shoots like a Howa. If your current deer rifle feels like a boat anchor by mile three, this is the fix.
This .243 Win version comes in right around 4 pounds 7 ounces bare, with a shipping weight closer to 4.85 pounds depending on how it's measured. Even with a lightweight scope and rings mounted, you can keep the whole rig under 6 pounds, which is impressive for a factory rifle at this price point.
Yes, the 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel is threaded 1/2-28 and ships suppressor ready. The mild recoil of the .243 Win combined with a can makes this an exceptionally comfortable rifle to shoot, even at its light weight.
Ultralight rifles do demand a bit more attention to fundamentals since there's less mass to soak up wobble, but the .243 Win is a soft shooting cartridge that pairs well with a light platform. Howa backs the Super Lite with a sub-MOA guarantee for three shots at 100 yards, so the accuracy is there when you do your part. The Limbsaver pad also helps keep felt recoil tame.
The .243 Winchester is a classic dual purpose cartridge that handles deer and antelope cleanly with the right bullet, and it doubles as an excellent coyote and varmint round with lighter loads. Combined with this rifle's low weight and compact 38.75 inch overall length, it's a great match for mountain hunts, tree stands, and anyone who wants one rifle that covers a lot of ground.
| UPC | 682146892192 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HCSL243KAC |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20'' |
| Capacity | 3-Round |
| Length | 38.75'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 3-Round |
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