The Howa 1500 is a simple ready to go rifle for the novice the experienced hunter. The rifle is built on the accurate and durable cold hammer forged steel barrel giving this rifle superb accuracy and barrel longevity. The barrel is mated to the legendary Howa 1500 action that gives this rifle a constant lock up with an m-16 style ejector the action gives positive extraction. The action and barrel are carefully bedded into the Hogue overmolded stock to make for a lightweight and solid shooting platform. All of these features make for a rifle that can be your first hunting rifle or another to add to your collection with the Howa 1500.