Howa Super Lite M1500 HCSL65CRKAC | 6.5 Creedmoor | 20 in

The Howa Super Lite M1500 HCSL65CRKAC is a reduced short-action, lightweight bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch threaded barrel and Kryptek Altitude camo finish. It combines a one-piece Picatinny rail and Stocky’s carbon-style fixed stock with a two-stage match trigger and tool-less firing-pin removal for straightforward field maintenance. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well for both mountain stalking and precision field work, consider the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44—its magnification range and glass quality suit the cartridge and barrel length.

Designed as a stick-and-move mountain rifle or compact tree-stand option, the Super Lite offers a flush detachable magazine, 1/2-28 threaded muzzle for muzzle devices, and a drilled-and-tapped receiver for optics. Recommended applications include mountain hunting and precision field shooting where a light, accurate rifle is required.

Product Specifications

• The action is Bolt Action for controlled, repeatable operation.
• The caliber is 6.5mm Creedmoor.
• The barrel measures 20″ and is threaded.
• The listed capacity is 5 + 1.
• The muzzle is Threaded and uses a 1/2×28 thread pattern.
• The overall length is 39″.
• The receiver and major components are finished in Matte Blue / black.
• The stock is a fixed Kryptek-style unit described as Kryptek Altitude camo, carbon-fiber style.
• The trigger is a Two-Stage match-style trigger.
• The rifle is offered in a Right Hand configuration.
• The barrel rate of twist is specified as 1-in-8″.
• The rifle is sold with a One-piece Picatinny rail and is drilled and tapped for optics (True).
• The safety is a Three-Position safety.
• Sights include an Integrated Base for mounting optics.
• The UPC is 682146892178.

This Super Lite variant delivers a purposeful blend of low weight and practical features for field use. The 20-inch threaded barrel and reduced short action keep the package compact without compromising on the 6.5 Creedmoor’s effective range, and the fixed Kryptek-style stock provides a durable, low-profile platform for stalking and target work. If you want a lightweight mountain rifle with straightforward maintenance features—flush magazines, tool-less firing-pin removal, and a drilled-and-tapped receiver—this Howa Super Lite is built to perform.

Owners commonly praise its lightweight, stick-and-move handling and have noted its capacity to produce tight groups with premium factory ammunition.

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