Howa M1500 Super Lite Short Bolt Action Rifle 308 Winchester 16.25" Barrel 4 Round Capacity Walnut Stock Black Finish
Type: Rifle: Bolt Action
Model Series: 1500
Model Specific: M1500 Super Lite Short
Caliber/Gauge: 308 Win
Barrel Length: 16.25 in.
Capacity: 4+1
Minimum/Overall Length: 38.75 in.
Safety: 3 Position
Frame Finish: Black
Drilled & Tapped: Yes
Suppressor Ready: Yes
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Firearm Stock: Walnut
Features: Walnut Stock | Threaded Barrel
Finish: Black
Frame Material: Steel
Trigger: HACT Trigger
Magazine Type: Hinged Floorplate
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Lite Profile
Barrel Twist: 1-10
Muzzle: 1/2x28 Thread Pitch
Threaded Barrel: Yes
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Minimum Pull Length: 13.37 in.
Maximum Pull Length: 13.37
Sling Attachment: Yes
Buttplate/Recoil Pad: Black Rubber Recoil Pad
Cable Trigger Lock: Yes
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) was introduced by in 1952. Based on the T65 experimental military cartridge, Winchester essentially jumped the gun with the civilian introduction; the 7.62x51 wasn't officially adopted (or named) until 1954. The military's intent was to create a shorter cartridge that would fit into a lighter version of the M1 Garand. This was successful beyond their wildest dreams: The 308 Winchester is essentially a 30-06 case greatly shortened to 2.015-inch, but it lags only about 100 feet per second behind the 30-06 in velocity, and with it shorter, more efficient case it tends to be more accurate. The 308 is suitable for any hunting for which the 30-06 is suitable--which means almost anything in the world short of large, dangerous game. The 308 is a standard chambering among most manufacturers and is found in all action types. Factory loads are legion, including a wide selection of very accurate match loads. — Craig Boddington
