The Howa 1500 Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm Rem Mag with a 24-inch barrel and a walnut Monte Carlo stock. It's a traditional hunting configuration (wood stock, blued metal, hinged floorplate) for shooters who prefer that over synthetic-and-Cerakote builds. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Model: Howa 1500 Hunter 
• Caliber: 7mm Rem Mag 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 3 rounds (hinged floorplate) 
• Weight: 7.2 pounds 
• Overall Length: 43.5 inches 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Finish Color: Walnut (Blued metal finish) 
• Rate of Twist: 1:9.5" 
• Recoil Pad: Yes 
• Sling Attachment Swivels: Yes 
• Safety Mechanism: 3 Position Safety 
   

Detailed Features: 

The HACT trigger has a smooth pull with minimal creep, adjustable and generally well-regarded without needing replacement. The hinged floorplate drops all rounds at once for quick unloading rather than cycling them through the action. The walnut Monte Carlo stock is comfortable for extended sessions and the recoil pad is useful with 7mm Rem Mag full-power loads. The barrel is threaded 1/2"-28 for suppressor compatibility.

The Howa 1500 Hunter in 7mm Rem Mag gets consistently positive feedback, particularly from hunters who appreciate traditional wood-and-blued aesthetics alongside genuine accuracy.

Accuracy out of the box is a common theme. Most owners report good precision with quality ammunition, and the HACT trigger gets credit for contributing to consistent shot placement. The walnut stock is well-regarded for both look and feel, and the overall build quality is described as solid.

Value is mentioned often. The Howa 1500 competes with more expensive bolt guns on performance while coming in at a lower price, which owners notice and appreciate.

Weight at 7.2 lbs is on the higher side for a hunting rifle, which comes up in discussions about long carries in the field. Recoil from the 7mm Rem Mag is real and manageable but noticeable, and shooters newer to magnum cartridges may need time to get comfortable with it.

The platform supports a reasonable range of aftermarket upgrades, though it has a smaller aftermarket ecosystem than Remington 700-based rifles. Customization options exist but require more research to find compatible parts.