The Howa M1500 Super Deluxe is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win with a 22-inch matte blued barrel and a Turkish walnut stock. Capacity is 4+1 rounds. Weight is 7.20 lbs. The barrel is threaded 1/2"x28 for muzzle devices. The trigger is a two-stage match unit. Safety is a 3-position design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Howa 
• Model: M1500 Super Deluxe 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.20 lbs 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish Per Color: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

The two-stage match trigger gives you a defined take-up stage followed by a clean break, which is useful for precision work at longer distances. The threaded 1/2"x28 muzzle lets you attach a suppressor, brake, or other device without additional machining. The 3-position safety covers fire, safe-with-bolt-operation, and safe-with-bolt-locked positions, standard for Howa bolt rifles and practical for field use. The Turkish walnut stock is oil-finished and checkered; it adds weight compared to synthetic options but provides a traditional feel that many hunters prefer.

Owners of the Howa M1500 Super Deluxe in .308 Win consistently praise the build quality and walnut stock. The wood grain and fit and finish are frequently described as well above average for the price bracket, giving the gun a more traditional look than the synthetic-stocked versions.

Accuracy gets strong marks. Consistent groupings at hunting and target distances are reported regularly, and the bolt action is smooth enough that it doesn't slow you down on follow-up shots. The match trigger is a genuine upgrade over typical factory triggers in this price range.

The main trade-off is weight: at 7.20 lbs before adding a scope, the rifle is heavier than a synthetic-stocked alternative. That matters less at a bench or hunting blind and more during extended carries in the field. Aftermarket accessories for the M1500 platform are available but less abundant than for more popular actions like the Remington 700.