Howa 1500 Stainless/Synthetic 6.5 Creedmoor, 22 in Sporter, HACT Trigger, 4+1, Talley Rings
This Howa Model 1500 stands out as a stainless/synthetic sporter in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and a 1:8 twist. It features Howa's two-stage HACT trigger, a three-position safety, and an internal 4+1 hinged-floorplate magazine. Made in Japan and imported by Legacy Sports International, it includes installed Talley one-piece lightweight ring/base mounts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. Bore is clean and shiny.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Howa factory cardboard box with matching end label
- Talley one-piece lightweight ring/base scope mounts (1 inch), installed
The rifle uses a one-piece stainless receiver with an integral recoil lug and a large open ejection port. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and the stainless hinged floorplate carries the Howa logo. The forged two-lug bolt incorporates an M16-style extractor and a plunger ejector for positive extraction and ejection.
The 22-inch sporter-taper barrel is cold hammer-forged stainless steel, paired with a 1:8 twist for 6.5 Creedmoor. There are no iron sights, and Talley one-piece lightweight mounts are already installed to accept a 1-inch scope.
Controls are straightforward and include a three-position safety and the HACT two-stage trigger. The internal magazine provides a 4+1 capacity with a hinged floorplate for quick unloading.
The black synthetic stock features textured grip and forend panels, sling swivel studs, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 14.0 inches. The rifle wears a uniform matte stainless finish on the barrel and receiver. Proofs and import marks note Japanese manufacture and U.S. marketing by Legacy Sports International.