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The Howa M1500 7mm PRC Long Action Barrelled Action features a 26″ cold-hammer-forged blued heavy barrel with 1:8″ twist rate and threaded muzzle (5/8×24 TPI) with thread cap, HACT two-stage trigger, three-position safety, forged bolt with M16-style extractor, and sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. The 7mm PRC is Hornady’s modern non-belted long-range 7mm magnum, engineered for heavy…

Howa M1500 Long Action Barrelled Action – 7mm PRC | 26″ Blued Heavy Barrel | Threaded with Cap

The Howa M1500 7mm 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 purpose-designed modern long-range 7mm magnum cartridge. Featuring a cold-hammer-forged blued steel heavy barrel threaded 5/8×24 with thread cap, HACT two-stage trigger, and three-position safety, the Howa M1500 7mm PRC barrelled action is the ideal foundation for a precision long-range chassis build, custom hunting rifle, or extended-range competition platform in a cartridge engineered from the ground up to outperform the 7mm Remington Magnum with superior ballistics, improved case geometry, and full compatibility with the heaviest, highest-BC 7mm projectiles available.

Note: This is a barrelled action only. No stock is included. The 7mm 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 7mm PRC Long Action Barrelled Action is the Modern Long-Range 7mm Build Platform

7mm PRC — Hornady’s Modern Long-Range 7mm Magnum
The 7mm PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) was developed by Hornady as a technically superior successor to the 7mm Remington Magnum, designed specifically to maximise the performance of heavy, high-BC 7mm projectiles for long-range precision shooting and hunting. The 7mm PRC uses a non-belted rebated rim case derived from the .300 PRC, providing more precise headspacing on the shoulder and improved case concentricity compared to the belted 7mm Rem Mag. Running 180 to 195 grain high-BC projectiles at velocities between 2,900 and 3,000 fps from a 26″ barrel, the 7mm PRC delivers a flat trajectory, exceptional wind resistance, and retained energy at distances beyond 1,000 metres that make it a leading choice for PRS competition, long-range hunting, and extreme long-range precision work. Recoil is significantly more manageable than comparable .30 calibre magnums while delivering comparable or superior downrange performance.

Long Action Receiver — Correctly Sized for the 7mm PRC
The Howa M1500 7mm PRC is chambered on the M1500 long action receiver, which provides the correct bolt travel and magazine length for the 7mm PRC’s magnum case. 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 7mm PRC’s longer overall cartridge dimensions.

Cold-Hammer-Forged 26″ Blued Heavy Barrel — 1:8″ Twist Rate
The Howa M1500 7mm PRC 26″ heavy barrel is cold-hammer-forged steel in a heavy varmint contour, finished in matte blue. The 26″ barrel length maximises muzzle velocity for the 7mm PRC’s large propellant capacity, driving heavy high-BC projectiles to their full ballistic potential for extreme long-range work. The heavy barrel profile improves stiffness and heat management during extended precision sessions. The 1:8″ twist rate stabilises the full range of 7mm PRC projectiles including heavy 175 to 195 grain high-BC bullets that define the cartridge’s long-range performance advantage.

Threaded 5/8×24 Muzzle with Thread Cap — Suppressor and Muzzle Brake Ready
The Howa M1500 7mm PRC 26″ barrel is threaded to 5/8×24 TPI with a thread cap included, allowing direct fitment of suppressors, muzzle brakes, and compensators without gunsmithing. The 7mm PRC is a highly capable suppressor host, producing significantly less felt recoil and muzzle blast when suppressed compared to .30 calibre magnums of comparable performance.

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 7mm PRC 26″ Blued Heavy Barrel Long Action Barrelled Action Full Specifications

• Model: Howa M1500 Long Action Barrelled Action
• Calibre: 7mm 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 inches
• Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 TPI 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: Long-range precision builds, chassis systems, PRS competition, long-range hunting, suppressed use
• Brand: Howa