The Howa Flag Chassis is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win on the M1500 action with a 24-inch threaded barrel. The chassis stock carries a US flag pattern in a black and white scheme. The package includes a 4-16x50mm scope and a 10-round magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Howa 
• Model: Flag Chassis 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch threaded barrel 
• Flag-patterned synthetic chassis stock (B&W US Flag) 
• Includes 4-16x50mm scope 
• 10-round magazine 
• M1500 bolt action

The Howa Flag Chassis draws buyers who want a bolt gun that ships optic-ready without a separate scope purchase. Owners of flag-chassis Howa rifles consistently praise the M1500 action's smooth bolt throw and the accuracy from the threaded barrel.

The chassis design comes up often as both a pro and a sticking point. Fans like the rigid platform and the flag graphics as a conversation piece; a smaller group finds the aesthetics polarizing. Cheek weld and adjustability on chassis platforms get favorable marks overall.

The bundled scope is acknowledged as a starter piece rather than a final solution. Most owners treat the included optic as adequate for zeroing and then upgrade it later. At the package price, the Flag Chassis is generally seen as a cost-effective entry point to the M1500 platform.