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Howa M1500 Long Action Barrelled Action – .300 PRC | 26″ Blued Heavy Barrel | Threaded with Cap

The Howa M1500 .300 PRC Long Action Barrelled Action with 26″ blued heavy barrel is a Japanese-manufactured precision platform built on the M1500 long action receiver, chambered in Hornady’s modern non-belted .30 calibre magnum cartridge engineered from the ground up for long-range precision performance. Featuring a cold-hammer-forged blued steel heavy barrel threaded with thread cap, HACT two-stage trigger, and three-position safety, the Howa M1500 .300 PRC barrelled action is the ideal foundation for a precision long-range chassis build or custom hunting rifle in a cartridge that delivers .300 Win Mag class performance with superior case geometry, a non-belted rebated rim, and enhanced compatibility with modern heavy, high-BC .30 calibre projectiles.

Note: This is a barrelled action only. No stock is included. The .300 PRC is chambered on the M1500 long action receiver. Compatible with Howa M1500 long action stocks, chassis systems, and aftermarket solutions from MDT, KRG, and others. Purchase of firearms in South Africa requires a valid firearms licence and compliance with the Firearms Control Act.

Why the Howa M1500 .300 PRC Long Action Barrelled Action is the Modern Long-Range Magnum Build Platform

.300 PRC — Hornady’s Modern Non-Belted Long-Range .30 Calibre Magnum
The .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) was developed by Hornady as a technically superior alternative to the .300 Win Mag, addressing the limitations of the belted magnum case design. The .300 PRC uses a non-belted rebated rim derived from the .375 Ruger case, providing more precise headspacing on the shoulder rather than the belt, improving case concentricity and chamber alignment for better accuracy and more consistent headspace across the life of the brass. The .300 PRC is specifically designed to run heavy, high-BC .30 calibre projectiles of 212 to 250 grains that exceed the capacity of the .300 Win Mag’s shorter overall length, making it the preferred choice for extreme long-range precision work where the heaviest, highest-BC .30 calibre bullets are required.

Long Action Receiver — Correctly Sized for the .300 PRC
The Howa M1500 .300 PRC is chambered on the M1500 long action receiver, which provides the correct bolt travel and magazine length for the .300 PRC’s longer overall cartridge length. The M1500 long action brings the same machined receiver quality, forged bolt, M16-style extractor, and 90-degree bolt throw as the short action platform, scaled for the .300 PRC’s magnum case dimensions.

Cold-Hammer-Forged 26″ Blued Heavy Barrel — 1:8.5″ Twist Rate
The Howa M1500 .300 PRC 26″ heavy barrel is cold-hammer-forged steel in a heavy varmint contour, finished in matte blue. The 26″ length maximises muzzle velocity for the .300 PRC’s large propellant capacity, driving 212 to 250 grain projectiles to their full potential for extreme long-range work. The heavy barrel profile improves stiffness and heat management during extended precision sessions. The 1:8.5″ twist rate is specifically optimised for the heavy, long, high-BC .30 calibre projectiles that define the .300 PRC’s performance advantage over older .30 calibre magnums.

Threaded Muzzle with Thread Cap — Suppressor and Muzzle Brake Ready
The Howa M1500 .300 PRC 26″ barrel is threaded at the muzzle with a thread cap included, allowing direct fitment of suppressors, muzzle brakes, and compensators without gunsmithing. A muzzle brake delivers a significant reduction in felt recoil on the .300 PRC, which produces substantial recoil with heavy projectile loads, improving comfort during extended precision sessions and enabling faster target reacquisition.

HACT Two-Stage Trigger — Precision-Focused Factory Trigger
The Howa M1500 barrelled action includes the HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) two-stage trigger system. Self-contained and attached to the receiver via a single Allen screw, the HACT delivers a clean, predictable two-stage pull with a defined take-up and crisp break, adjustable for pull weight to suit long-range precision or hunting use.

Three-Position Safety for Safe Field Handling
The Howa M1500 three-position safety provides forward for fire, middle for bolt operation with trigger locked, and rear for full bolt and trigger lock during carry.

Sub-MOA Accuracy Guarantee
Howa guarantees the M1500 barrelled action to produce sub-MOA groups with appropriate factory ammunition, reflecting the tight dimensional tolerances and precise chambering and headspacing applied at the Japanese factory.

Howa M1500 .300 PRC 26″ Blued Heavy Barrel Long Action Barrelled Action Full Specifications

• Model: Howa M1500 Long Action Barrelled Action
• Calibre: .300 PRC
• Action: Bolt action, long action
• Barrel Length: 26 inches
• Barrel Profile: Heavy barrel
• Barrel Construction: Cold-hammer-forged steel
• Barrel Finish: Matte blue
• Twist Rate: 1:8.5 inches
• Muzzle Thread: Threaded with thread cap included
• Trigger: HACT two-stage, adjustable
• Safety: Three-position
• Bolt: Forged, two locking lugs, 90-degree throw, M16-style extractor
• Magazine: Internal, 3+1 capacity (stock/chassis dependent)
• Stock: Not included (barrelled action only)
• Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA
• Origin: Japan
• Ideal For: Extreme long-range precision, chassis builds, long-range hunting, ELR competition, suppressed use
• Brand: Howa