Howa 1500 rifles, in stock and ready to ship
Every model, caliber and finish we list is in stock. Pick a Hogue hunter, a Mini Action, a 4.9 lb Superlite or a full chassis rig, and we ship it to your local FFL.
Howa rifles by model line
Howa makes more versions of this rifle than most people expect. Start with the family that fits how you shoot, then pick the caliber. Every line below runs on the same Japanese two-lug action, so the differences are stock, barrel, weight and price.
Best-selling Howa rifles for sale
These are the models people ask us about most. Prices are what you pay today, and each one is in stock.
Howa 1500 Hogue 308 Win
The classic Hogue 308: 22-inch threaded barrel, HACT trigger, pillar-bedded stock.
Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC
Mini Action in 6mm ARC. Light and quick to cycle, and it shoots flat past 600 yards.
Howa Superlite Gen2 6.5 Creedmoor
Superlite Gen2 6.5 Creedmoor at 4.9 lb. A mountain rifle you’ll carry all day.
Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black
Hera H7 chassis 6.5 Creedmoor. Precision feel at a hunting-rifle price.
Howa Gamepro 2 308 Win With 3.5-10×44 Scope
Gamepro 2 package: 308 Win with a Nikko Stirling 3.5-10×44 scope mounted.
Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper
Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor with Cerakote, camo stock and a muzzle brake.
Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall With Diamond 4-16×50 Scope
APC chassis 6.5 Creedmoor with Diamond 4-16×50 scope and a 10-round magazine.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39
Mini Action 7.62×39: cheap ammo, mild recoil, threaded 5/8×24.
Why the Howa M1500 has such a following
Howa Machinery has built the M1500 in Japan since 1979. It’s a push-feed, two-lug action with a one-piece bolt, a forged and machined receiver and, on most models, a cold hammer-forged barrel. The parts list is short and the tolerances are tight, which is why it shoots well above its price.
- HACT two-stage trigger. A light take-up, then a clean break that makes field shots easier.
- Three-position safety. The middle setting lets you cycle the bolt and unload while the rifle stays on safe.
- Two action lengths. The standard 1500 for full-size cartridges and the Mini Action, about 12 percent shorter, for AR-sized rounds.
- Proven aftermarket. The footprint is shared with the Weatherby Vanguard, so stocks, rings and chassis are easy to find.
Want more detail? Read our Howa 1500 rifle guide or the Howa 1500 barreled action explainer.
Howa 1500 calibers we stock
Most buyers start with the cartridge. The 6.5 Creedmoor and Howa 1500 308 are our two biggest groups, with 29 and 24 rifles in stock. The Mini Action covers the AR-sized rounds.
Not sure which round fits your hunting? SAAMI publishes the industry dimensions and pressures for every cartridge in its ANSI/SAAMI standards, and our Howa 1500 6.5 Creedmoor guide compares the most popular choice against the 308.
Howa Mini Action rifles
The Mini Action takes AR-sized cartridges like the 223, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC and 7.62×39 and puts them in a short, light bolt gun. We carry 39 of them, from a Mini Action 223 Rem at $546 to walnut Mini Hunters and the Mini Excel Lite 6.5 Grendel in American Flag Cerakote.
It’s the Howa mini most people start with for deer stands, truck guns and new shooters. Our Howa mini action guide covers which caliber to pick.
Howa Superlite and Superlite 308
The Superlite is built for hunts with a lot of walking. Gen2 models weigh 4.9 lb with an HS Precision stock and a 20-inch threaded barrel. The Howa Superlite 308 is $961, and the carbon-stocked Super Lite versions add a Picatinny rail and Kryptek camo.
Short on space in the truck? The 16.25-inch Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor with Vortex scope is ready to zero out of the box.
Buying Howa rifles online, step by step
Pick your rifle
Search or browse by model and caliber. Every Howa rifle listed is in stock.
Choose your FFL
At checkout, name the licensed dealer near you who will receive the rifle.
Pick it up
Fill out ATF Form 4473 at the dealer, pass the background check and take it home.
Federal rules for interstate rifle sales are in the ATF firearms questions and answers. Your state may add its own. Our guide to buying Howa rifles online walks through the details.
Howa 1500 FAQ
Where can I buy a Howa 1500?
Right here. Howa 1500 Rifles stocks 137 Howa rifles, and every one ships to the FFL dealer you choose. Start on the Howa rifles for sale page.
Is the Howa 1500 the same as the Howa M1500?
Yes. M1500 is the factory model designation, and most people just drop the M.
How is the Mini Action different from the standard Howa 1500?
The Mini Action is about 12 percent shorter than a standard short action. It’s built for AR-sized cartridges like 223, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC and 7.62×39.
Which Howa 1500 is best for deer?
For most hunters, a Howa 1500 Hogue in 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 or 7mm-08. If you hunt straight-wall states, look at the 350 Legend models.
Do your Howa rifles come with a scope?
Some do. We carry 33 scoped rifles, including the Gamepro 2 packages and APC chassis rifles. The rest are drilled and tapped for your own optic.
Are all the Howa rifles in stock?
Yes. Every rifle listed on Howa 1500 Rifles is in stock and ready to ship.
Shop Howa rifles for sale today
137 Howa 1500 rifles in stock, from the M1100 22LR at $259 to full chassis rifles. Pick yours and we’ll ship it to your FFL.