The Howa 1500 Carbon Elevate is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6mm ARC with a 22-inch carbon fiber wrapped threaded barrel. It has a drilled and tapped black steel receiver paired with a fixed Stocky's synthetic stock in tan with black webbing. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Howa 
• Model: 1500 Carbon Elevate 
• Caliber: 6mm ARC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Color/Finish: Tan with black webbing 
   

Detailed Features 

• Carbon fiber wrapped barrel reduces weight while maintaining stiffness 
• Threaded muzzle for suppressor or brake attachment 
• Drilled and tapped black steel receiver accepts standard scope bases 
• Fixed Stocky's synthetic stock with tan base and black webbing pattern 
• Right-hand configuration

The 1500 Carbon Elevate draws consistent praise for its barrel construction. The carbon fiber wrap keeps weight down compared to a standard heavy barrel, and owners in the 6mm ARC crowd appreciate the threaded muzzle as a ready-to-run feature rather than an afterthought. A few note the stock feels firm out of the box but holds zero well in field conditions.

Ergonomics sit squarely in the hunting-rifle camp. The fixed Stocky's stock gets mixed reviews on length of pull, with taller shooters wanting a bit more reach, but the tan and black webbing pattern holds up to outdoor use without complaint. Right-hand-only availability is the main objection from southpaw buyers.

Value is where the 1500 Carbon Elevate tends to win converts. At its price tier, a carbon-wrapped threaded barrel with a steel receiver is hard to source elsewhere, and the Howa action has a reputation for consistent extraction. The trigger typically comes in for adjustment notes, with most owners running aftermarket drop-ins fairly quickly.