Description
The Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor is Howa’s Hogue rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built with a 22-inch barrel, a black Hogue OverMolded stock and 4-round capacity. Price is $518, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, black bear and long-range targets.
Inside the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor
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.
The 1500 action is the reason Howa has such a following. It’s simple, strong and made in Japan, with a one-piece two-lug bolt and a three-position safety you can unload on.
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 specifications
- Model: Howa Hogue
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Black Hogue OverMolded stock
- Magazine capacity: 4 rounds
- Overall length: 42.25 inches
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $518
The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge
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. SAAMI sets the industry dimensions for this round; the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard lists them. There’s also a good summary of the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Is this the right rifle for you?
It’s a no-fuss hunting rifle for people who want a proven action and a stock that shrugs off weather.
Choosing 6.5 Creedmoor ammo
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket ammo for practice.
Seasons, legal calibers and hunter education rules vary by state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page links to state wildlife agencies and public land where you can hunt.
More about the Howa Hogue
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.
At the range
Bring a solid rest, a few targets and at least two boxes of ammo. Start at 25 yards to get on paper, then move to 100 and make your final adjustments with three-shot groups. 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.
Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor vs similar Howa rifles
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch: a 24-inch barrel, $523
- Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor Green: a 24-inch barrel and a green stock, $526
- Howa 1500 Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor: the Hunter model and a walnut stock, $499
- Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper: the Fence Line model, a Prairie Reaper finish and a threaded muzzle, $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
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.
How buying a rifle online works
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor, we ship it to a federally licensed (FFL) dealer near you. You fill out ATF Form 4473 there, pass the background check and take it home. 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 FAQ
What caliber is the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor?
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, it comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Get the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor while it’s in stock
The Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor is in stock at $518. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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