Howa M1500 Super Lite 6.5 Creedmoor 20" Walnut
Howa's innovative Super Lite action splits the difference between Mini and Short Action platforms. A nimble, affordable mountain rifle perfect for hunters who demand performance without excess weight or bulk.
The Howa M1500 Super Lite: Purpose-Built for the Thinking Hunter
Howa has engineered something genuinely useful here—a rifle that understands the real world of hunting. The M1500 Super Lite isn't simply a scaled-down version of existing designs. Instead, Howa created an entirely new action platform that occupies the practical middle ground between their Mini Action and standard Short Action offerings.
Why This Matters
Most hunters don't need a full-size rifle. They need something that handles well in tight quarters, carries comfortably all day, and delivers reliable accuracy when it counts. The Super Lite delivers on all three fronts.
Key Features
- Compact Action Design: Purpose-built platform optimized for modern cartridges without unnecessary bulk
- 20-Inch Barrel: Balances velocity with maneuverability—ideal for mountain hunting and tree stand work
- 6.5 Creedmoor Chambering: Proven cartridge offering excellent ballistics, moderate recoil, and widespread ammunition availability
- Walnut Stock: Classic aesthetics with proven durability and natural beauty that improves with use
- Howa Reliability: Known for consistent accuracy and dependable field performance
Built for Real Hunting
Whether you're navigating thick timber, glassing from a ridge, or waiting in an elevated stand, this rifle won't wear you down. The Super Lite respects the hunter's time and effort while delivering the accuracy serious hunters demand. No unnecessary weight. No unnecessary cost. Just a rifle engineered for the way people actually hunt.
Features
- 6.5 creedmoor, 20” blue barrel threaded and suppressor ready ( ½ “-28 )
- flush detachable mag
- machined receiver and forged bolt
- one of the safest actions on the market
- bolt faces are true and square to the chamber
