Howa M1500 Superlite | .308 Win | 16.25″

The Howa M1500 Superlite is a compact, lightweight bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .308 Winchester with a short 16.25-inch threaded barrel and a carbon-fiber Stocky’s stock finished in Kings XK7 camouflage. It ships with a 1-piece Picatinny rail and is designed for field portability and suppressed or compact configurations thanks to the 1/2″-28 threading. Suggested optic: Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 — a durable riflescope under $1,000 that pairs well for general precision and hunting applications.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is listed as .308 Win (7.62×51 NATO).
• The magazine capacity is listed as 5 rounds.
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 16.25 inches and is reported as threaded 1/2″-28 for muzzle devices or suppressors.
• The overall length is listed as 38.75 inches in product data.
• The weight is listed as 4.3 lbs in the specifications table.
• The stock material is listed as carbon fiber with a Stocky’s design and Kings XK7 camouflage.
• The metal finish is listed as blued.
• The rate of twist is listed as 1:10″.
• The rifle includes a one-piece Picatinny rail for optics mounting.
• The product is described as suppressor ready due to the threaded barrel.
• Sights are listed as not included.
• Checkering and a Limbsaver recoil pad are both listed as yes.
• Swivel studs for a sling are listed as yes.
• The UPC for this item is 682146854763.

This Superlite configuration emphasizes portability and suppressed use while retaining a full-sized .308 chambering and precision-oriented manufacturing (machined receiver, forged bolt, and stringent headspace controls). The short, threaded barrel and integrated rail make it straightforward to fit a compact scope and sound-moderation accessories for hunting or precision field use.

Notes: Some source entries for this SKU include inconsistent details for the detachable magazine and recorded weight; these discrepancies are documented in the product notes and flagged for review.