Howa M1500 Walnut Hunter Rifle | 6mm ARC | 22 in.

The Howa M1500 Walnut Hunter in 6mm ARC is a mini-action bolt rifle built around a checkered walnut stock with a 22″ hammer-forged, threaded barrel and a drilled-and-tapped steel receiver. The design uses Howa’s two-stage HACT trigger and a three-position safety, and it ships with one 5-round magazine for a 5+1 capacity. Its shorter mini action and reduced bolt throw are intended to speed follow-up shots while retaining the accuracy potential of a precision hunting rifle.

For an optic under $1000, consider pairing this rifle with a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 4-16×50 (commonly available under $1000) mounted to the drilled-and-tapped receiver for hunting or precision work.

Typical applications include medium-range hunting and precision target shooting where a compact, stiff action and walnut stock are desirable.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 6mm ARC.
• The action type is a Bolt Action.
• The barrel is described as hammer forged and measures 22 inches.
• The muzzle is threaded with an NFA thread pattern of 1/2×28.
• The rifle has a 5 + 1 capacity and includes one 5-round magazine.
• The stock material is a walnut fixed stock with checkering.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
• The trigger system is Howa’s two-stage HACT trigger.
• The safety is a three-position safety.
• The overall length is 40.75 inches.
• The listed weight is 7 lbs.
• The rate of twist is 1:8″.
• The hand orientation is right hand.
• The finish type is listed as Black and other sources include Matte Blue; see notes for details.
• The UPC is 682146892475.

This Howa M1500 Walnut Hunter pairs a compact mini action with a traditional walnut stock and a threaded, hammer-forged barrel to deliver a blend of accuracy potential and handling suited to field work and precision target use. The drilled-and-tapped receiver and HACT trigger make it straightforward to set up with a quality optic, and the 5+1 configuration keeps the platform compact while offering practical capacity for hunting and range sessions.

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