Barrels are offered in both sporting length, weight and profile as well as Varmint length and weight. īarrels are chromoly, not chrome-lined as seen on arms of the Type 64 rifle. These magazines come with 5- and 10-round capacity. The internal magazine can hold 3–5 rounds, loaded through the open action, similar to the Type 38 infantry rifle.For models sold overseas, there is option for removable box magazine system for Model 1500 as well. The safety device is a relatively rudimentary in design, that locks the trigger, but it uses a US patented three-position system that has a safety position where only the trigger is locked and a safety position where the bolt is locked at the same time as the trigger. In 2011, a new two-stage trigger system called HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) was introduced. The trigger is a two-stage trigger that enhances precision shooting. In terms of the mechanism as a bolt action, it is classified as a Mauser type one-piece structure, cock-on opening. The others are the Browning AB3 and X-Bolt platforms, produced by Miroku, located in Kochi, Japan. However, whereas Mark V's bolt opening / closing angle is 54 degrees narrow, the M1500 uses the more general 90 degree opening / closing angle.Īt present, the M1500 is one of three large-calibre bolt-action rifle platforms produced in Japan, and is sold as Howa's representative rifle not only in Japan, but throughout the world. When designing the M1500, Howa used the Weatherby Mark V - which was manufactured by Howa Industries on an OEM basis - as the reference. The M1500 was a fully new rifle, following the Howa Golden Bear hunting rifle that Howa Industries manufactured previously. It is sold under the name of Howa Model 1500 Rifle for overseas markets. It is also utilized by military and law enforcement elements as a sniper rifle. Introduced in 1979, it has been used by hunters as a hunting rifle with various cartridge offerings. The Howa 1500 or Howa M1500 ( 豊和M1500, hōwa-M1500) is a bolt-action rifle produced in Japan by Howa Machinery.
375 Rugerģ-5 (internal magazine, varies on caliber), 5 or 10 (detachable box magazine) 338 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum.