The Howa M1500 in .308 Winchester (brand part no. HGR73112) pairs a stainless steel 22-inch threaded barrel with a black Hogue overmolded stock for a rifle built to shrug off wet, corrosive hunting conditions. Howa equips this M1500 with a hinged floorplate for quick unloading of the internal magazine, and the 1/2-28 threaded muzzle accepts a suppressor or brake for hearing protection on a hunt. .308 Winchester remains one of the most versatile and widely available big-game cartridges, and the stainless finish makes this build a strong option for coastal or wet-climate hunters who want extra corrosion resistance. A 3-position safety keeps operation simple.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Winchester, a versatile, widely available big-game cartridge.
• The barrel is stainless steel, 22 inches, and threaded 1/2-28 for a suppressor or brake.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-10 inches, matched to standard .308 Winchester bullet weights.
• Magazine capacity is 5 rounds.
• Feeds through a hinged floorplate for quick, easy unloading.
• The stock is a black Hogue overmolded design for a secure, weather-resistant grip.
• The safety is a 3-position design, allowing bolt manipulation while engaged.
• Overall length measures 46.55 inches.
• This rifle ships without factory-installed sights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the stainless finish? It offers added corrosion resistance for hunters in wet or coastal climates.

Is the barrel threaded? Yes, the 22-inch barrel is threaded 1/2-28 for a suppressor or muzzle brake.

How is the magazine unloaded? Through a hinged floorplate that drops the internal magazine’s contents quickly.

Buy the Howa M1500 .308 Win Rifle

Hunters facing wet or corrosive conditions will appreciate the added protection this stainless M1500 offers without giving up .308 Winchester’s proven versatility. It is a strong addition to our bolt action rifles lineup. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.