The Howa M1500 HS Precision delivers sub-MOA accuracy potential in a compact, heavy-barrel configuration designed for precision shooting applications. This .308 Winchester rifle combines Howa's proven 1500 action with premium components including an HS Precision stock and match-grade barrel profile. The shortened 16.25-inch barrel maintains excellent ballistic performance while improving maneuverability in tight spaces.
What Makes This Different
The HS Precision stock features aluminum pillar bedding and a rigid fiberglass construction that eliminates flex under stress, providing consistent point of impact shot after shot. The heavy barrel contour dissipates heat more effectively than standard profiles, maintaining accuracy during extended shooting sessions. Howa's two-stage HACT trigger system breaks cleanly at approximately 3.5 pounds, contributing to the rifle's precision capabilities.
Key Features
- Heavy contour 16.25-inch barrel optimized for .308 Winchester ballistics
- HS Precision fiberglass stock with aluminum pillar bedding system
- Howa Advanced Composite Trigger (HACT) with crisp 3.5-pound break
- Detachable 5-round magazine with flush-fit profile
- Blued steel barrel and action with corrosion-resistant finish
- Threaded muzzle ready for suppressors or muzzle devices
- Integral scope bases machined into receiver
The rifle excels in tactical applications where compact length and precision accuracy are priorities. The heavy barrel profile maintains consistent harmonics across temperature ranges, while the shortened length improves handling in vehicle-mounted or confined shooting positions. The HS Precision stock's neutral balance point and ergonomic design support extended shooting sessions without fatigue.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel Length: 16.25 inches, heavy contour
- Overall Length: 36.25 inches
- Weight: Approximately 8.5 pounds
- Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds, detachable
- Stock: HS Precision fiberglass with pillar bedding
- Finish: Blued steel barrel and action
- Twist Rate: 1:12 inches
- Thread Pitch: 5/8x24 TPI
- Trigger: Howa HACT, approximately 3.5 pounds
- Country of Origin: Japan
This configuration represents the intersection of precision engineering and practical field requirements. The combination of proven Howa reliability with HS Precision's competition-grade stock creates a platform capable of consistent sub-MOA performance in a more compact package than traditional long-range rifles.