Howa · Bolt action
M1500 Fenceline
A 1979 action refreshed with Cerakote, a threaded muzzle and field camouflage—proof that durability can age better than novelty.
From $7292026 published MSRP
At a glance
The field brief.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Field
- General stalking
- Chambering
- .308 Win. / 6.5 Creedmoor class
- Calibre class
- Standard
- Recoil
- Moderate
- Carry weight
- Midweight
- Stock
- Synthetic
- Character
- Modern
Its reason to exist.
A 1979 action refreshed with Cerakote, a threaded muzzle and field camouflage—proof that durability can age better than novelty.
The story behind the action.
The Howa 1500 also underpins Weatherby’s Vanguard line, linking the Japanese action to Roy Weatherby’s sporting-rifle story.
See it in motion
Howa 1500 Fence Line in .300 Blackout
Watch the action cycle, handling and field proportions before deciding whether it belongs on your shortlist.
Price & specification2026 rifle release ↗
Product photographyAmerican Hunter ↗
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