The Howa M1500 action underpins this rifle, a design known for a forged one-piece bolt, consistent lockup and a well-regarded trigger that has made Howa a longtime value pick among accuracy-minded hunters. The Superlite Gen2 configuration trims the barrel contour and stock for a genuinely packable build, finished here in tan for open-country and desert use.

Chambered in .243 Winchester with a 20-inch threaded barrel, it is an easy-shooting combination that works for deer, varmints and predators alike, and the mild recoil makes it a strong choice for newer or smaller-framed hunters.

Ships to the FFL dealer of your choice for transfer. Sold by Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer.