Howa M1500 Superlite Short | .308 Win | 16.25″

The Howa M1500 Superlite Short is a bolt-action sporting rifle chambered for .308 Winchester with a 16.25-inch barrel and a walnut stock. It combines a lightweight profile with a traditional wood stock and blued metalwork. The rifle includes a 1/2″-28 threaded muzzle and a hinged floorplate magazine system, making it suitable for field carry and precision-oriented varmint or medium-game hunting.

For optics, a low-power variable such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 pairs well with this platform and generally falls under $1,000, providing fast target acquisition and practical versatility in hunting and range applications.

Applications: hunting medium game; precision-target practice at moderate distances.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 682146854619.
• The caliber is .308 Win (7.62×51 NATO).
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 16.25 inches.
• The overall length is listed as 38.75 inches in some data and 46.25 inches in other data.
• The magazine capacity is 5 rounds and the design includes a hinged floorplate.
• The metal finish and color are both Blued.
• The stock material is Walnut with a wood stock color.
• The rifle weight is 4.3 pounds.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2″-28 and the rifle is listed as suppressor ready.
• The rate of twist is 1:10″.
• The rifle is described as a Sporting Rifle.
• Additional features include a 1-piece Pic rail, checkering, a LIMBSAVER recoil pad, and swivel studs.

This Howa M1500 Superlite Short provides a compact, traditionally styled platform with features oriented toward hunting and range use. The walnut stock and blued metalwork present a classic finish while the lightweight profile and threaded muzzle allow for versatile field setups. The rifle’s hinged floorplate and 5-round capacity reflect a hunting-oriented magazine system, and the included Pic rail and suppressor-ready threading give practical options for mounting optics and muzzle devices.

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