
Short action and long action calibers are available including, but not limited to, so the user can freely choose to suit his purpose. Both versions are available either blued or in stainless steel, for a total of four models on sale, independent of caliber. The Deluxe model fitted with open sights and the sightless varmint-hunting model, known as the 'Heavy Barrel'. All guns circulating within Japan undergo fire-testing at the Toyokazu Company, and every new rifle has its paper test target enclosed with the firearm.Markets There are two main products for the domestic market. Barrels are offered in both sporting length, weight and profile as well as Varmint length and weight. Aftermarket 5- and 10-round removable box magazine systems are available, similar to the infantry rifle.Barrels are, not chrome-lined as seen on arms of the rifle.

The others are the Browning AB3 and X-Bolt platforms, produced by Miroku, located in Kochi, Japan.The internal magazine can hold 3–5 rounds, loaded through the open action. At 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. The original Howa rifle blueprints were drawn up with a strong resemblance to the Sako centerfire bolt action. Contents.Description The M1500 is a bolt-action centerfire rifle produced by Howa Machinery.
