The Howa M1500 Hogue Mini is a bolt-action rifle in .350 Legend with a 16.25-inch threaded barrel, 10-round detachable magazine, and an OD Green / Black Hogue rubber stock. At 6.9 lbs and 33.5 inches overall, it's a compact, manageable hunting platform for medium game. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Howa 
• Model: M1500 Hogue Mini 
• Caliber: .350 Legend 
• Barrel Length: 16.25 inches 
• Capacity: 10 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Weight: 6.9 lbs 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Overall Length: 33.5 inches 
• Stock Material: Rubber (fixed stock) 
• Finish Color: OD Green / Black 
• Muzzle Type: Threaded 
   

Features 

The Hogue rubber stock absorbs recoil and provides a secure grip in wet conditions. The threaded muzzle takes suppressors, brakes, or flash hiders. The 10-round detachable magazine is a significant capacity advantage over the 3-round standard Mini Action. The .350 Legend is a straight-walled cartridge, qualifying this rifle for deer hunting in states that restrict rifles to straight-wall cartridges. The OD Green stock over a black barrel and receiver gives the rifle a two-tone field appearance. 
 

Uses 

Deer hunting and medium game, especially in dense cover where the 33.5-inch overall length and 6.9 lb weight are practical advantages. The Hogue stock and threaded muzzle support extended field use and suppressor attachment. Also suitable for target shooting at moderate ranges.

Owners of the Howa M1500 Hogue Mini .350 Legend are generally satisfied, particularly hunters who value compact, lightweight bolt-actions.

The combination of compact dimensions (33.5 inches, 6.9 lbs) and a capable hunting cartridge is what draws most buyers. In thick woods or from a blind, a shorter, lighter rifle is meaningfully easier to manage, and most reviews reflect that the M1500 Hogue Mini delivers on that.

The Hogue stock gets specific praise. The rubber overmold is comfortable during long sessions, grips well in rain or cold, and absorbs recoil noticeably compared to polymer or wood alternatives.

Accuracy is consistently positive. Owners report tight groupings at hunting distances, and the .350 Legend produces reliable terminal performance on deer-sized game with manageable recoil.

The bolt action is described as smooth and reliable. Build quality holds up to regular field use.

Criticism centers on aftermarket support and customization limits. Holster-compatible accessories, aftermarket triggers, and stocks are thinner than for the Remington 700 or Ruger American platforms. Shooters who want to heavily customize will find fewer options.

The compact 16.25-inch barrel is noted as a trade-off for long-range performance compared to a 20- or 22-inch barrel, though this matters less at hunting ranges.

Overall sentiment is positive as a compact hunting rifle. The Hogue stock, .350 Legend caliber, and 10-round magazine capacity differentiate it from the standard Mini Action.