Howa M1500 Walnut Hunter | 25 Creedmoor | 22″ Threaded

The Howa M1500 Walnut Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 25 Creedmoor with a 22″ threaded barrel and a fixed walnut stock. It uses a two-stage HACT (match) trigger and a three-position safety; the factory material indicates a machined aluminum receiver drilled and tapped for optics and a stated sub-MOA three-shot group at 100 yards with premium factory ammunition. This right-hand hunting rifle carries a 5 + 1 capacity and a traditional walnut appearance with matte black metalwork. For a practical optic pairing under $1000, consider a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44 for its magnification range and durability on medium-range hunting and precision work.

Recommended uses: medium-range hunting and precision target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Howa and the model is M1500.
• The rifle is chambered in 25 Creedmoor.
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The capacity is 5 + 1.
• The barrel measures 22″ and is threaded.
• The rate of twist is 1:7.5″.
• The stock is a fixed Walnut with a brown finish.
• The trigger is a Two Stage Match (HACT).
• The safety is a 3 Position mechanism.
• The receiver is machined aluminum and is drilled and tapped for optics.
• The external finish is matte black.
• The rifle weighs approximately 6.40 lbs.
• This configuration is for Right Hand shooters.
• The barrel type/description is Threaded.
• UPC: 682146890563.

The Howa M1500 Walnut Hunter blends traditional lines with modern features: a threaded 22″ barrel for muzzle device options or suppressor mounting, a match-grade two-stage trigger, and a drilled-and-tapped aluminum receiver ready for optics. The walnut stock keeps the rifle visually classic while the matte black metalwork reduces glare in the field. It’s well suited to shooters who prefer a straightforward, quality-built bolt-action for medium-range hunting and deliberate precision shooting.

Owners commonly praise the crisp, consistent break of the HACT two-stage trigger and the walnut stock paired with solid accuracy when using premium factory ammunition.