The Howa M1500 Superlite Short chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor (Howa part no. HWHSL65CR-16) trims a full-length hunting rifle down to a compact 16.25-inch barrel without giving up the M1500 action’s reputation for accuracy. Twist is cut at 1-in-8-inch to stabilize the heavier bullet weights 6.5 Creedmoor shooters favor, and the barrel is threaded 1/2-inch-28 and suppressor ready out of the box. A checkered walnut stock, blued metal finish, and a Limbsaver recoil pad round out a rifle built for hunters who value a shorter, easier-to-maneuver package. The internal magazine holds 5 rounds behind a hinged floor plate, and the receiver ships with no sights and a one-piece Picatinny rail, ready for an optic. As a Howa M1500, it is built on an action long trusted for out-of-the-box precision.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor, a flat-shooting, low-recoil cartridge popular with hunters and range shooters.
• Fitted with a compact 16.25-inch barrel for a shorter, easier-to-maneuver rifle.
• Rifled at 1-in-8-inch, matched to stabilize heavier 6.5 Creedmoor bullet weights.
• Finished in blued steel for a durable, classic look.
• Wears a checkered walnut stock for a traditional feel in hand.
• Holds 5 rounds in an internal magazine with a hinged floor plate.
• Ships threaded 1/2-inch-28 and suppressor ready out of the box.
• Comes with no sights installed and a one-piece Picatinny rail, ready for an optic.
• Weighs 4.3 pounds, keeping the compact build genuinely light to carry.
• Fitted with a Limbsaver recoil pad to soften felt recoil on the range or in the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor? Yes, it is threaded 1/2-inch-28 and suppressor ready out of the box.

Does it come with a scope? No, it ships with no sights and a one-piece Picatinny rail, ready for an optic.

How many rounds does it hold? The internal magazine with a hinged floor plate holds 5 rounds.

Buy the Howa M1500 Superlite Short 6.5 Creedmoor Walnut Bolt-Action Rifle

A genuinely compact, suppressor-ready 6.5 Creedmoor with a walnut stock is easy to like from the first time you shoulder it. Order it from our bolt-action rifle lineup as soon as it’s ready to ship, insured, to your FFL.