Description
Our Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green is a Hogue bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. It comes with a 24-inch barrel, a green Hogue OverMolded stock and 4-round capacity. Price is $526, and we have it in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, black bear and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.
Inside the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green
Howa’s Hogue rifle is the plain, dependable 1500: cold hammer-forged barrel, forged one-piece bolt, HACT two-stage trigger and a pillar-bedded Hogue OverMolded stock with a recoil pad.
Underneath it all is the Howa 1500, a Japanese-made two-lug action that’s been in production since 1979. The bolt is one piece, and the safety has three positions, the middle one letting you unload with the rifle on safe.
The HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) is a two-stage trigger. There’s a light take-up stage, then a crisp break, which makes it easier to shoot well from field positions.
Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green specs
- Model: Howa Hogue
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Green Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 4 rounds
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $526
Why 6.5 Creedmoor?
Hornady introduced the 6.5 Creedmoor in 2007 as a match cartridge. It caught on with hunters too, and it’s now one of the best-selling rifle rounds in the US. It fires long, high-BC bullets that hold their speed and resist wind, so it’s popular for target shooting from 300 to 1,000 yards. With the right bullet it’s a proven deer and black bear round, and recoil is noticeably lighter than a .308.
Factory loads usually run 120 to 147 grains. The standard 1:8 twist stabilizes the long 140 and 147 grain match bullets as well as lighter hunting bullets. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor too.
Who this rifle is for
If you need one dependable rifle for deer season and some range time, this is the kind of rifle that does the job year after year. The 24-inch barrel gets the most velocity out of the cartridge, which helps at longer range.
Picking ammunition
Try a few factory loads before you settle on one. Barrels have preferences, and a 20-minute test at the range tells you which load to buy in bulk. Hunting loads cost more, but they’re made to expand and hold together on game. Use them in the field and cheaper ammo for practice.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
More about the Howa Hogue
The Hogue model pairs the Howa 1500 barreled action with a Hogue OverMolded stock. The stock is pillar-bedded, and the rubber overmold gives a soft, grippy surface that doesn’t get slick in rain or cold.
At the range
Set up at 25 yards first so your first shots land on paper. Then move back to 100 yards and adjust in small steps, firing three-shot groups and letting the barrel cool between them. The 6.5 Creedmoor really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
Other options like the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch: a black stock, $523
- Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor: a 22-inch barrel and a black stock, $518
- Howa 1500 Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor: the Hunter model, a 22-inch barrel and a walnut stock, $499
- Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper: the Fence Line model, a 22-inch barrel and a Prairie Reaper finish, $604
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Hogue Rifles and Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green
You don’t need a long break-in routine. Clean the bore after the first few range sessions to get the copper out, then clean it whenever accuracy starts to drop off. Keep a thin coat of oil on exposed steel, especially after a wet day in the field.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
We send the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green to the FFL dealer you choose. They run the federal background check, you sign the transfer form, and the rifle is yours. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green FAQ
What caliber is the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green?
It’s chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 4 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Order your Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green
Add the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green to your cart now for $526. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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