The Howa Superlite Gen 2 in .243 Winchester (brand part no. HHSSL243GRY) brings the lightweight Howa 1500 action to a gray-finished stock, giving hunters a mild-recoiling rifle built to carry all day without extra weight. Howa threads the 20-inch barrel for a suppressor or brake, and the .243’s light recoil makes it a favorite for recoil-sensitive hunters. Among bolt guns in the bolt action rifles category, this gray Superlite suits hunters who want a lighter .243.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .243 Winchester with a 1-in-10-inch rate of twist.
• The 20-inch barrel is threaded for a suppressor or brake.
• Built on the Howa 1500 bolt-action receiver, finished in gray.
• Feeds from a detachable magazine, giving 3+1 capacity.
• Weighs approximately 6.7 pounds.
• A 2-stage match trigger gives a crisp, consistent break for precise shot placement.
• The HS Precision stock pairs an aluminum bedding block with a durable composite shell.
• The cold hammer-forged barrel is threaded 1/2×28 for a suppressor or muzzle device.
• Backed by Howa’s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? Yes, the 20-inch barrel is threaded for a suppressor or brake.

What is the on-hand capacity? One in the chamber plus a detachable 3-round magazine, for 3+1 capacity.

Buy the Howa Superlite Gen 2 .243 Winchester, Gray

A light-carrying .243 with a threaded barrel and the reliable Howa 1500 action underneath. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.