Howa Machinery · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1979
| Weight (empty) | 3700 g (130.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1067 mm (42.01") |
| Barrel Length | 560 mm (22.05") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3515 J (2593 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .308 Winchester
The Howa M1500 is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Howa Machinery in Japan since 1979. Originally designed as a sporting and hunting rifle, the M1500 has been adopted by Japanese prefectural police departments as a sniper platform in its Heavy Barrel configuration, which features a longer and heavier barrel to increase projectile velocity and resist heat soak for more consistent shot placement. The rifle uses a push-feed bolt action with a forged steel receiver and a two-stage HACT (Howa Actu...
Country of Origin: Japan