Howa M1500 Super Lite | 6.5 Creedmoor | 20in | HCSL65CRGRN

The Howa M1500 Super Lite is a reduced short-action bolt rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch threaded steel barrel and a lightweight carbon-fiber fixed stock in green with black webbing. It features a two-stage match trigger, a three-position safety, a Picatinny-style integrated base and ships with a removable magazine for a 5+1 loadout. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well for both hunting and precision work, consider a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44 as a versatile option.

This compact, lightweight package is suited to backcountry or mountain hunting where carry-weight and balance matter, and it also serves well for precision shooting at moderate ranges from benches or natural rests. The barrel is threaded (1/2×28) for muzzle devices or suppressor-ready accessories, and the action is drilled and tapped to accept rings or base-mounted optics.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 682146880427.
• The make is Howa.
• The model is M1500 Super Lite.
• The caliber is 6.5mm Creedmoor.
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 20 inches.
• The barrel is described as steel threaded with 1/2×28 NFA thread pattern.
• The capacity is 5 + 1.
• The overall length is 39 inches.
• The weight is 4.70 lbs.
• The stock material is Carbon Fiber.
• The stock finish/grip is Green with Black Webbing.
• The trigger is a Two-Stage match-style trigger.
• The safety is a Three-Position safety.
• The rifle includes 1 x 3-round removable magazine.

This Super Lite variant balances lightweight carry with practical features: a threaded barrel for accessory options, a Picatinny-style rail for optics, and a two-stage trigger for predictable breaks. Its compact profile and sub-5-pound weight make it a sensible choice when mobility and repeatable accuracy are priorities.

Shooters have noted the rifle’s lightweight handling and suitability for mountain or tree-stand use as positive attributes; its compact feel and dependable Howa action are also commonly praised by owners.

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