The Howa M1500 Walnut Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington with a 22-inch barrel, walnut stock, and blued receiver. Overall length is 41.5 inches and weight is 9.35 lbs. The .22-250 cartridge is a fast, flat-shooting round well suited to varmint hunting and target work at distance. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: M1500 Walnut Hunter 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Caliber: .22-250 Remington 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 41.5 inches 
• Weight: 9.35 lbs. 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Finish: Walnut stock with blued receiver 
• Rate of Twist: 1:12" 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The hinged floorplate allows quick unloading without cycling rounds through the action. The Monte Carlo walnut stock improves cheek-to-scope alignment and adds a traditional look. Each M1500 ships with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. The muzzle is threaded 1/2"-28 for suppressors or muzzle brakes. A recoil pad is fitted at the butt.

Owners of the Howa M1500 Precision Hunter in .22-250 Rem generally come away satisfied, particularly on accuracy and value.

The bolt action is smooth out of the box, and the rifle consistently delivers at the range -- varmint hunters in particular like how the .22-250 performs at longer distances. The adjustable trigger is a genuine plus, giving shooters a way to fine-tune the feel without going to a gunsmith. Most owners think the M1500 punches above its price point compared to other factory bolt-actions.

The main complaint is weight: 9.35 lbs is on the heavier side for a field rifle, and it adds up over a long day of walking. Some owners also swap out the factory stock for aftermarket options to improve ergonomics, though opinions on the walnut stock itself are mostly positive from a looks standpoint.