Howa M1500 Superlite Short .308 Win Walnut Bolt-Action Rifle

The Howa M1500 Superlite Short chambered in .308 Winchester (Howa part no. HWHSL308-16) trims the M1500 action down to a short 16.25-inch barrel and a walnut stock for one of the lightest, most compact .308 rifles Howa builds. The barrel is rifled at a 1:10-inch twist to stabilize standard .308 Winchester bullet weights, and a blued metal finish pairs with the traditional wood stock for a classic look in a genuinely compact package. Rather than a detachable box magazine, this rifle uses a hinged floorplate to feed 5 rounds, keeping the action simple and the profile streamlined.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Winchester, a proven, versatile hunting cartridge.
• Fitted with a 16.25-inch barrel, notably shorter than a standard-length .308 build.
• Rifled at a 1:10-inch twist, matched to standard .308 Winchester bullet weights.
• Built with a walnut stock for a classic, traditional appearance.
• Finished in blued metal to match the walnut stock’s classic look.
• Feeds from a hinged floorplate holding 5 rounds.
• Overall length of just 46.25 inches for an especially compact .308 rifle.
• Built on a true bolt-action platform engineered for a lighter, shorter overall package.
• The rifle ships with no factory sights, leaving a clean receiver for a scope mount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the barrel so short at 16.25 inches? The Superlite Short line is built to minimize weight and overall length while still chambering a full-power .308 Winchester round.

Does it use a detachable magazine? No, it feeds from a hinged floorplate holding 5 rounds.

What is the stock made of? A traditional walnut stock finished to match the blued metalwork.

Buy the Howa M1500 Superlite Short .308 Win Walnut Bolt-Action Rifle

A genuinely compact, classic-styled .308 like this is easy to carry and easier to love. Order it from our bolt-action rifle lineup as soon as it’s ready to ship, insured, to your FFL.