Howa M1500 Super Lite | .308 Win | 20″ Barrel | Walnut | HWHSL308

The Howa M1500 Super Lite is a compact, bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .308 Win with a 20″ threaded blued barrel and walnut stock. It is drilled and tapped for optics and features a one-piece Pic rail and LimbSaver recoil pad for steady follow-up shots. A mid-power scope such as the Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16×44 (commonly available for well under $1,000) pairs well for hunting and mid-range precision from a sitting or elevated position.

Applications: mountain hunting and tree-stand hunting.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 682146880403.
• The manufacturer part number is HWHSL308.
• The model is M1500 Super Lite.
• The caliber is .308 Win (7.62×51 NATO).
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 20 inches.
• The metal finish is Blued.
• The stock material is Walnut.
• The overall length is 39.5 inches.
• The rate of twist is 1:10″.
• The rifle is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
• The muzzle features a 1/2″-28 thread pattern (suppressor-ready).
• The rifle includes a Limbsaver recoil pad.
• The rifle has swivel studs and a one-piece Pic rail for accessory mounting.

The M1500 Super Lite balances a compact 20″ barrel with traditional walnut furniture and a blued finish to deliver a classic-feeling, lightweight hunting rifle. Its drilled-and-tapped receiver and 1/2″-28 muzzle thread make it ready for mounting optics and adding muzzle devices where legal. The laminated one-piece Pic rail and LimbSaver pad help the rifle remain practical for extended days in the field without compromising handling.

Users commonly praise the Super Lite for its “stick-and-move” handling on mountain hunts and for offering strong value relative to its feature set.

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