The Howa M1500 GamePro Gen2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22-250 Rem, fitted with a 22-inch blued barrel and an OD Green Hogue pillar-bedded overmolded stock. The receiver is drilled and tapped and comes with a one-piece EGW scope rail installed. The muzzle is threaded 1/2x28 for suppressors or brakes. The forged single-unit bolt has dual locking lugs and cycles smoothly. Sling swivel studs are included. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: M1500 GamePro Gen2 
• Caliber: .22-250 Rem 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 5 rounds (4+1) 
• Weight: 7.8 lbs. 
• Finish: OD Green with Blued Receiver Finish 
• Safety System: Three-position safety 
   

Features 

• The Hogue pillar-bedded stock gives a solid, consistent bedding surface that helps with shot-to-shot accuracy. The overmolded surface holds up in wet conditions. 
• A one-piece EGW scope rail is already mounted, so you can go straight to rings and a scope without additional hardware. 
• The 1/2x28 threaded muzzle is a practical addition for .22-250 shooters who run a suppressor or want to add a brake. 
• Three-position safety locks the bolt and the trigger independently, which is useful when moving through terrain with a round chambered. 
   
  .22-250 is a flat-shooting varmint cartridge with mild recoil. At 7.8 lbs the M1500 is easy to hold steady at the bench and light enough to carry without fatigue during a full day afield.

Owners of the Howa M1500 GamePro Gen2 in .22-250 are consistently positive about accuracy. The .22-250 cartridge is well-suited to longer-range varmint work, and most owners report the rifle shoots tighter groups than they expected at this price point. The Hogue stock's pillar bedding gets credit for that consistency.

Build quality is another recurring positive. The blued finish and overmolded stock feel solid, and the bolt cycles cleanly without the grittiness that sometimes plagues budget bolt actions. The OD Green color is practical in the field and draws occasional comments about the overall look.

Value comes up often. Howa's M1500 platform has a reputation for punching above its price, and most buyers feel the GamePro Gen2 continues that trend. The included EGW rail and threaded muzzle add practical value that would cost extra on competing models.

Customer service gets mixed notes. Many owners have had no issues and never needed to contact Howa, but a handful mention slower-than-expected response times on parts inquiries. Recoil in .22-250 is light for a centerfire rifle, though new bolt-action shooters occasionally mention adjusting to the crisper trigger pull.