M1500 BARRELED ACTION 300 WIN MAG THREADED Reviews & Ratings

The M1500 barreled action in .300 Win Mag comes fully assembled with the barrel chambered, installed, and properly headspaced - eliminating the most difficult work in "building" your own bolt action rifle. Mate it to a suitable stock or chassis system, and you have high-quality precision rifle for an amazingly affordable cost.

Each Howa M1500 .300 Win Mag barreled action has a forged one-piece bolt body, with two locking lugs and an integral bolt handle. The bolt face is precisely squared to the barrel chamber for excellent contact with the receiver recess. An M16-style extractor ensures reliable, positive extraction. Receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base. A full-length bottom metal with hinged floorplate, magazine box, mag spring, and front/rear action screws are part of the package.

Howa's HACT two-stage trigger delivers a light, consistent pull with a crisp let-off. The "Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger" has a uniquely configured sear and precision-cut contact surfaces, so creep is entirely eliminated. Pull weight is impressively light. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be completely locked and also lets you unload the M1500 .300 Win Mag barreled action while it's on "SAFE". FFL required for purchase.

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2 Stars

Reviews Summary

The Howa 1500 barreled action in 300 Win Mag receives mixed reviews from customers. While some find it offers decent performance, especially as a hunting rifle, others struggle with accuracy issues and trigger performance. Many appreciate the adjustable trigger, but there are complaints about excessive creep. Overall, it’s deemed as good value but requires some fine-tuning for optimal results.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Accuracy and Performance

60%

Many reviewers express frustration with accuracy; while some achieve decent results, others struggle significantly to obtain satisfactory performance, particularly due to heat affecting the point of impact. A mixed reception indicates variability in shooting results among users.

Trigger Quality

75%

The trigger receives notable attention, with some users finding it adjustable and breaking cleanly, while others criticize excessive creep and backlash. The need for modifications is mentioned frequently, showing a desire for improved trigger performance.

Value for Money

55%

Several reviewers highlight the product as a great value for the price, particularly considering the performance potential with some enhancements. Despite the issues, there's an overall sentiment that the product offers good worth for a hunting rifle.

Customization Potential

50%

Customers appreciate the ability to customize and improve the barreled actions, with many discussing upgrades like bedding, trigger jobs, and the installation of suppressors. This customization potential enhances user satisfaction despite initial shortcomings.

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Everything I hoped for.

I built a hunting rifle in 300 Winchester Magnum. Boyds hardwood and Leopold optic. I could not be more pleased. Sub MOA groups with hunting ammo. Looking forward to building another rifle soon.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by NEALPALMER on July 16, 2026

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Howa barreled action

I have purchased 3 Howa barreled actions now 2 i built wood stocks for and glass bedded and free floated both under 1 moa rifles .270 and 243. The last in 300 Winchester i have put it in a weatherby tupperware stock and thats it and it is approx 1.5 moa I have no doubts this barreled action will shoot moa or less with a tiny bit of work.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by Jeff H. on July 15, 2024

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Great value, sweet action!

My Howa 1500 barrelled action in 300 Win Mag just came in and I think it is a GREAT value! I wanted a sporter barrel, but because of the recoil I will be running a Dead Air Nomad 30 suppressor with the e-brake. The muzzle is in fact threaded 1/2x28 which is odd for a 30 caliber gun. But it IS as advertised and I am sure it is so a thin muzzle brake can be installed. I just have to order an adapter plate from Dead Air. Another reviewer complained about the trigger. I find it odd because it is adjustable. Mine breaks consistantly at 3.75 pounds. It is a 2 stage trigger, which I think is perfec for a hunting rifle, although I would like to have it break at 2.75-3 pounds. There is no toticable over travel on my trigger which is awesome. In the end I may install a Trigger Tech trigger. Everything is very well done, although very simple. I may send my bold to LSI to have it fluted. My only complaint is I REALLY don like the giant, gaudy HOWA in gold on the floor plate.

by Barry H. on June 02, 2023

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