The Howa M1500 Mini Action in .350 Legend is a bolt-action rifle built around a compact action and a carbon fiber stock with Kryptek Altitude camo webbing. At 4.6 lbs it's one of the lighter bolt guns in its class, and the 16.25" threaded barrel (5/8x24) keeps overall length manageable for brush hunting.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Howa
- Model: M1500 Mini Action
- Type: Rifle
- Action: Bolt Action
- Caliber: .350 Legend
- Finish: Matte Blue (Blued)
- Stock Material: Carbon Fiber with Kryptek Altitude Camo Webbing
- Barrel Length: 16.25 inches
- Rate of Twist: 1-in-9.45 inches
- Capacity: 5 + 1 rounds
- Weight: 4.6 lbs
- Safety Features: Three-position thumb safety
- Special Feature: Threaded barrel (5/8x24)
Detailed Features
The carbon fiber stock keeps weight down while giving a solid grip surface through the Kryptek camo texture. The threaded barrel accepts suppressors or muzzle brakes without tools. A two-stage match trigger provides a clean break, which helps with the short, quick follow-up shots that .350 Legend's modest recoil makes possible. The three-position thumb safety covers bolt-lock, fire, and safe positions.
Usage Notes
The .350 Legend caliber is well-suited for deer hunting inside 200 yards and stays within straight-wall cartridge regulations in several Midwest states. Recoil is light enough for repeat fire, and the 5+1 capacity is adequate for most hunting scenarios. The threaded 16.25" barrel pairs naturally with a suppressor where legal, reducing noise to a level that doesn't require hearing protection.
