Howa Model 1500 HCR 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Heavy Threaded Barrel, Accurate-Mag Chassis, AICS Magazine, Matte Black
This Howa Model 1500 HCR in 6.5 Creedmoor combines a 24-inch cold hammer-forged heavy barrel with an Accurate-Mag aluminum chassis and an AICS-pattern detachable magazine system. It features Howa's two-stage HACT trigger, a 3-position safety, and a LUTH-AR MBA-3 adjustable buttstock. A one-piece Picatinny scope rail and a two-port muzzle brake are installed. Made in Japan with a matte black finish, this example is in very good condition with an excellent bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for close-up views of the exterior surfaces and included parts.
What’s Included
- One 10-round AICS-pattern steel magazine (detachable)
- One-piece Picatinny scope rail (installed)
- Two-port muzzle brake (installed)
- Vertical foregrip-style bipod (installed under forend)
- Owner's manual
- Howa factory internal box magazine and trigger guard/floorplate assembly (not installed)
The rifle's 24-inch heavy-profile barrel is cold hammer-forged, free-floated, and threaded, enhancing consistency and heat management. The included two-port muzzle brake is installed to help control recoil and muzzle movement. The 1:8 twist pairs well with a wide range of 6.5 Creedmoor bullet weights, and the barrel's manufacturing and fitment reflect Howa's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee (factory claim).
The Accurate-Mag aluminum chassis integrates an AICS-pattern detachable magazine system and a free-float ventilated forend with accessory slots. The chassis is finished in matte black and is built around the Model 1500 action with an integral recoil lug and M16-style extractor.
Ergonomics are addressed with a LUTH-AR MBA-3 adjustable buttstock mounted on a carbine buffer tube, providing a listed 14.5-inch length of pull. A Hogue AR-15 pattern pistol grip offers a familiar control layout. The vertical foregrip-style bipod is installed under the forend for supported shooting.
Controls and firing components include the two-stage HACT trigger and a 3-position safety. A one-piece Picatinny scope rail is installed for secure optic mounting. Overall fit and finish are consistent with Japanese manufacture, and the rifle presents in very good condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.