This Howa 1500 Superlite Gen2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win / 7.62 NATO built for precision-minded shooters. It pairs a 20-inch threaded barrel with an HS Precision synthetic stock finished in gray with black webbing, and includes a two-stage match trigger and a 3-position safety. The receiver is drilled and tapped to accept optics and the rifle ships with a flush detachable magazine.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .308 / 7.62 NATO.
- The action is a Bolt Action.
- The barrel measures 20 inches and is threaded.
- The twist rate is 1:10″.
- The feeding capacity is listed as 3 + 1 (flush detachable magazine plus chamber).
- The rifle weight is 4.90 lbs.
- The manual safety is a 3 Position design.
- The stock is an HS Precision synthetic unit in gray with black webbing.
- The trigger is a Two Stage Match type.
- The barrel thread pattern is 1/2×28.
The Superlite Gen2 blends a lightweight profile with practical precision features: a threaded 20-inch barrel for accessory compatibility, a performance-oriented two-stage trigger, and an HS Precision stock for consistent ergonomics. It’s well suited for a variety of shooting applications where a compact, accurate bolt rifle is desired.
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