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The Howa M1500 6.5 Creedmoor Barrelled Action features a 24″ carbon fibre wrapped stainless steel heavy barrel threaded 5/8×24 with thread cap, HACT two-stage trigger, three-position safety, machined receiver, forged bolt with M16-style extractor, 1:8″ twist rate, and sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. Sold as a barrelled action only for custom chassis or stock builds. Compatible with…

Howa M1500 Barrelled Action – 6.5 Creedmoor | 24″ Carbon Fibre Wrapped Heavy Barrel | Threaded with Cap

The Howa M1500 6.5 Creedmoor Barrelled Action with 24″ Carbon Fibre Wrapped Heavy Barrel is a Japanese-manufactured precision barrelled action purpose-built for custom precision rifle builds in chassis systems, custom stocks, or competition configurations. Combining the proven Howa M1500 short action with a stainless steel heavy barrel core wrapped in carbon fibre, threaded 5/8×24 with thread cap, the Howa M1500 6.5 Creedmoor CF wrapped barrelled action delivers a lightweight, thermally stable, and supremely accurate platform for long-range shooting, hunting, and precision competition in one of the world’s most capable and popular long-range cartridges.

Note: This is a barrelled action only. No stock is included. Compatible with Howa M1500 short action stocks, chassis systems, and drop-in solutions from MDT, KRG, Oryx, and others. Purchase of firearms in South Africa requires a valid firearms licence and compliance with the Firearms Control Act.

Why the Howa M1500 6.5 Creedmoor CF Wrapped Barrelled Action is the Premier Long-Range Precision Build Platform

6.5 Creedmoor — The Benchmark Long-Range Precision Cartridge
The 6.5 Creedmoor has become the dominant precision rifle cartridge for long-range shooting, hunting, and competition worldwide, delivering exceptional ballistic performance through its combination of high ballistic coefficient 6.5mm projectiles, manageable recoil, and inherently accurate case geometry. The 6.5 Creedmoor retains velocity and energy at distance significantly better than .308 Winchester, producing less wind drift and drop at ranges beyond 600 metres, making it the preferred cartridge for precision rifle competition, long-range hunting, and extended-range training.

Carbon Fibre Wrapped Stainless Steel Heavy Barrel — Light, Stiff, and Thermally Stable
The Howa M1500 24″ carbon fibre wrapped heavy barrel combines a stainless steel barrel core with an outer carbon fibre wrap that dramatically reduces weight compared to a conventional steel heavy barrel of the same profile and length, while adding rigidity, improving barrel harmonics, and significantly accelerating heat dissipation between shots. Carbon fibre is approximately five times stronger and twice as rigid as steel by weight, meaning the wrapped barrel maintains its mechanical properties and point of impact more consistently during extended shooting sessions than a comparable all-steel varmint or heavy profile barrel.

Threaded 5/8×24 with Thread Cap — Suppressor and Muzzle Device Ready
The Howa M1500 CF wrapped barrel is threaded at the muzzle to the industry-standard 5/8×24 pitch used across .30 calibre and 6.5mm rifles, with a thread protector cap included. The 5/8×24 thread pattern is directly compatible with the full range of .30 and 6.5mm calibre suppressors, muzzle brakes, and compensators. No gunsmithing is required to fit a muzzle device.

HACT Two-Stage Trigger — Factory-Set, Self-Contained, Crisp
The Howa M1500 barrelled action is equipped with Howa’s HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) two-stage trigger system, self-contained in a single unit attached to the receiver via one Allen screw. The HACT provides a clean, consistent two-stage pull preferred by precision shooters who want a defined take-up before the break, without creep and overtravel. The trigger is adjustable for pull weight.

Three-Position Safety for Safe Carry and Bolt Operation
The Howa M1500 features a three-position safety lever on the right side of the receiver. Forward for fire, middle for bolt operation with trigger locked, and rear for full bolt and trigger lock during safe carry.

Machined Receiver with Forged Bolt and M16-Style Extractor
The Howa M1500 short action receiver is machined from steel with a controlled round feed bolt featuring two locking lugs, a 90-degree bolt throw, integral bolt handle, pressure vent holes, and a reliable M16-style extractor/ejector for positive extraction under all conditions. The bolt face is trued to the chamber axis and headspace is set to exacting tolerances at the factory.

Sub-MOA Accuracy Guarantee
Howa guarantees the M1500 barrelled action to produce sub-MOA groups with appropriate factory ammunition. The combination of the stainless steel core, carbon fibre wrap for superior barrel harmonics, and precisely chambered and headspaced action delivers consistent precision across a wide range of 6.5 Creedmoor loads.

24″ Barrel for Maximum Long-Range Performance in 6.5 Creedmoor
The 24″ barrel length extracts maximum muzzle velocity from the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge, optimising the flat trajectory and wind-bucking advantage of high-BC 6.5mm projectiles at extended ranges. For precision competition and long-range hunting, the additional velocity provided by the 24″ barrel over shorter 20″ or 22″ configurations meaningfully extends the effective range of the cartridge.

Howa M1500 6.5 Creedmoor CF Wrapped Heavy Barrel Barrelled Action Full Specifications

• Model: Howa M1500 Barrelled Action
• Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Action: Bolt action, short action
• Barrel Length: 24 inches
• Barrel Profile: Heavy barrel
• Barrel Construction: Carbon fibre wrapped, stainless steel core
• Barrel Finish: Carbon fibre wrap (exterior), stainless (core)
• Twist Rate: 1:8 inches
• Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 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 (stock/chassis dependent)
• Stock: Not included (barrelled action only)
• Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA
• Origin: Japan
• Ideal For: Precision rifle builds, chassis systems, long-range shooting, hunting, suppressed use, PRS competition
• Brand: Howa