The Howa M1500 Gen 2 American Flag Chassis Rifle (Howa part no. HFLG65C16) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and built around a 16.25-inch cold hammer forged barrel known for consistent bores and long service life. Howa’s one-piece receiver includes integral recoil lugs for a rigid, repeatable bedding surface, paired with a forged steel bolt running two locking lugs, a reliable M16-style extractor and ejector, and a tool-less takedown design for easy field maintenance. The chassis stock carries a distinctive American flag finish package, giving the rifle a patriotic look without sacrificing the M1500 action’s reputation for accuracy. Ready for glass out of the box, it ships with 10+1 capacity and an optic-ready receiver, making it a straightforward pick for hunters and range shooters who want a proven action in a shorter, handier package.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor, a flat-shooting, mild-recoiling cartridge popular for hunting and long-range shooting alike.
• Fitted with a 16.25-inch cold hammer forged barrel for a compact, durable, accurate build.
• Ships with 10+1 capacity for extended range sessions or hunting without a mid-hunt reload.
• Features a one-piece receiver with integral recoil lugs for a rigid, repeatable bedding surface.
• Runs a forged steel bolt with two locking lugs and a reliable M16-style extractor and ejector.
• Built with a tool-less takedown design for easy field cleaning and maintenance.
• Ships optic-ready, so mounting a scope does not require additional gunsmithing.
• Wears a distinctive American flag chassis finish for a patriotic look.
• The sights are Optic Ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it come with sights? No, it ships optic-ready, so it is ready for a scope right out of the box.

What makes the M1500 action reliable? Its one-piece receiver, integral recoil lugs, and forged steel bolt with an M16-style extractor and ejector are built for consistent, repeatable cycling.

Is this a compact rifle? Yes, the 16.25-inch barrel makes it shorter and handier than typical 6.5 Creedmoor hunting rifles.

Buy the Howa M1500 Gen 2 American Flag Chassis Rifle

Get a proven, compact 6.5 Creedmoor action with a patriotic finish from Howa. It pairs naturally with the rest of our bolt action rifles lineup. As a firearm, it ships from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your local FFL for transfer — reach out and we will have it moving as soon as it’s ready.