The Howa M1500 Superlite Short rifle in .243 Winchester with a walnut stock (brand part no. HWHSL243-16) is a genuinely lightweight bolt gun built for hunters who need to shed every possible ounce on steep terrain. Howa cuts the compact 16.25-inch blued barrel with a 1:10-inch twist and threads it 1/2×28 for a suppressor, bringing total weight down to just 4.3 pounds. The walnut stock includes checkering, swivel studs, and a Limbsaver recoil pad, and a one-piece Picatinny rail simplifies optic mounting. A 5-round internal magazine with a hinged floorplate rounds out the package. Among bolt-action rifles in the bolt action rifles category, this M1500 Superlite Short favors mountain hunters who want walnut looks in an ultralight package.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, with a 5-round internal magazine.
• The barrel measures 16.25 inches.
• The barrel finish is blued.
• The twist rate is 1:10-inch.
• The barrel is 1/2×28 threaded and suppressor ready.
• Total weight is just 4.3 pounds.
• The stock is walnut with checkering and a Limbsaver recoil pad.
• This rifle ships without factory-installed sights.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• Overall length measures 46.2 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this rifle weigh? Just 4.3 pounds, making it a genuinely lightweight mountain rifle.

Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor? Yes, it’s 1/2×28 threaded and suppressor ready.

Buy the Howa M1500 Superlite Short Rifle

A genuinely ultralight walnut mountain rifle at just 4.3 pounds is exactly what this M1500 Superlite Short delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.