The Howa M1500 Super Deluxe is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22-inch threaded barrel, Turkish walnut fixed stock, and two-stage match trigger. At 7.20 lbs with 4+1 capacity and a 1:8" twist rate, it combines traditional aesthetics with functional precision components. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Howa 
• Model: M1500 Super Deluxe 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.20 lbs (approximately) 
• Stock Material: Turkish Walnut (Fixed) 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Finish Per Color: Walnut 
• Trigger Type: Two-Stage Match Trigger 
• Safety Mechanism: 3-position safety 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The two-stage match trigger is the functional standout here. It's meaningfully better than a standard factory trigger and contributes directly to accuracy at distance. The 1:8" twist rate handles the heavier 6.5 Creedmoor bullet weights (140-grain and above) well. The barrel is threaded for suppressor or muzzle device attachment. The three-position safety allows bolt manipulation while the striker is blocked, which is useful in the field. 
 
The Turkish walnut stock is the aesthetic differentiator. It's what sets the Super Deluxe apart from the synthetic-stocked M1500 variants. The wood grain finish requires more care than synthetic in wet conditions but is the reason most buyers choose this model. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The M1500 Super Deluxe works well for precision hunting and range use where traditional wood aesthetics matter alongside performance. The 6.5 Creedmoor in a 22-inch barrel delivers full cartridge performance at typical hunting distances. The match trigger makes it competitive for precision work at longer ranges.

Owners of the Howa M1500 Super Deluxe in 6.5 Creedmoor consistently highlight the match trigger and accuracy as the defining practical strengths. The two-stage trigger gets specific praise for its clean break, which owners credit for the tight groups the rifle produces.

The Turkish walnut stock draws a strong positive reaction from buyers who specifically wanted a wood-stocked rifle. The aesthetic is consistently noted as the primary reason people chose the Super Deluxe over synthetic M1500 variants at a lower price point.

Build quality and smooth bolt operation get positive marks. Value relative to other walnut-stocked precision rifles at similar prices is mentioned favorably.

Weight at 7.20 lbs is noted as a mild negative for field carry over long distances. Customer service experiences with Howa or retailers selling this model vary in accounts from owners.