The Howa M1500 Super Deluxe .308 Winchester rifle (Howa part no. HWH308LUX) pairs a precision-machined Japanese action with a genuine Turkish walnut stock finished in a traditional hand-rubbed oil for hunters who want a rifle that looks as good as it shoots. Deep-cut checkering at the grip and forend, along with laminated grip and forend caps, dresses up the stock without sacrificing the secure hold needed for field shooting. A blued, 22-inch barrel threaded 1/2-28 makes this rifle suppressor-ready right out of the box, and the one-piece Picatinny rail up top simplifies mounting a scope without separate base rings. A flush-fit detachable magazine holds four rounds plus one in the chamber, and the LimbSaver recoil pad soaks up recoil from the .308 Winchester cartridge on a long day at the range or in a deer blind. Imported to the U.S. by Legacy Sports International, the M1500 platform has built a following among hunters who want custom-rifle styling without a custom-shop price tag. This Super Deluxe model dresses that platform in genuine walnut instead of black synthetic, for shooters who want their hunting rifle to look as good as it performs.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO, a widely available cartridge suited to hunting and range work.
• Carries a 22-inch barrel threaded 1/2-28, making it suppressor-ready without gunsmithing.
• Uses a 1:10-inch twist rate matched to standard .308 Winchester bullet weights.
• Weighs about 7.2 pounds, a manageable carry weight for a walnut-stocked hunting rifle.
• Wears a blued metal finish for a classic look with proven corrosion resistance.
• Features a genuine Turkish walnut stock with deep-cut checkering for a secure, traditional grip.
• Uses a 3-position safety for straightforward, familiar operation.
• Feeds from a flush-fit detachable magazine holding four rounds plus one chambered.
• Includes a one-piece Picatinny rail, simplifying scope mounting without separate bases.
• Softens recoil with a LimbSaver recoil pad for more comfortable range sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle threaded for a suppressor? Yes, the 22-inch barrel is threaded 1/2-28, so it is suppressor-ready without gunsmithing.

Does it come with a scope mount? It has a one-piece Picatinny rail installed at the factory, so only rings are needed to mount a scope.

What is the stock made of? It is genuine Turkish walnut with deep-cut checkering and an oil finish, dressed up with laminated grip and forend caps.

Buy the Howa M1500 Super Deluxe .308 Winchester Rifle

Order this walnut-stocked M1500 from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other bolt-action rifles if a synthetic-stocked option better suits your hunting conditions.