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The Howa 1500 Superlite Gen2 in .308 Winchester pairs a lightweight, handy 16.25-inch threaded barrel with a compact, modern rifle platform built for hunters and shooters who prioritize mobility without sacrificing accuracy. This full-size .308 rifle delivers genuine Sub-MOA performance in a package that doesn't demand a pack mule to haul it through the field. The matte blue steel receiver is drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can mount glass immediately—no guesswork, no extra work.
What sets the Superlite Gen2 apart is how Howa engineered the fundamentals. You get a machined receiver and forged bolt for reliability, a two-stage match trigger for clean, predictable breaks, and an M-16 style extractor and ejector that's proven itself across decades of military and civilian use. The threaded muzzle (1/2-28) lets you run a suppressor right out of the box. A three-position safety keeps your thumb in the right place, and the tool-less firing pin removal makes field maintenance genuinely painless.
The HS Precision synthetic stock in OD Green with black webbing is built to handle hard use. It's rigid, lightweight, and built for shooters who plan to actually carry this rifle. The flush-detachable magazine holds three rounds plus one in the chamber, keeping your profile compact. A large integral front barrel lug adds rigidity without fuss, and the whole platform has earned a lifetime warranty—Howa stands behind it.
This is a .308 that works equally well from a stand, a hunting camp, or behind the glass at distance. It's right-hand configured and ready to work.
| Caliber | .308 Winchester |
| Action Type | Bolt-Action |
| Barrel Length | 16.25 inches |
| Barrel Threading | 1/2-28 |
| Muzzle Brake | None (threaded for suppressor or muzzle device) |
| Receiver Finish | Matte Blue Steel |
| Magazine Type | Flush-Detachable Box Magazine |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds + 1 in chamber |
| Stock | HS Precision Synthetic — OD Green with Black Webbing |
| Safety | Three-Position |
| Receiver Preparation | Drilled and Tapped for Scope Rings |
| Ejection Port | Right-Hand |
| Trigger | Two-Stage Match Trigger |
| Accuracy Guarantee | Sub-MOA |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
This model is chambered in .308 Winchester, a proven, widely available round suited to hunting medium to large game and long-range target shooting.
Yes. The 16.25-inch barrel is threaded 1/2-28, the standard suppressor attachment pitch. You can mount a suppressor directly without any muzzle device modifications.
Yes. The matte blue steel receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can mount standard scope rings and rings immediately. No smith work required.
The rifle ships as a complete, ready-to-shoot platform with the threaded barrel, synthetic stock, detachable magazine, and firing pin removal tool. You will need to purchase scope rings and an optic, ammunition, and any muzzle devices or suppressors separately.
SKU: 198467692 • Weight: 8.8oz