The Howa 1500 Varmint in .243 Win extends the heavy-barrel platform to a cartridge equally at home on both prairie dogs and deer, producing a dual-purpose rifle that performs reliably in the field without sacrificing the accuracy characteristics that define the Varmint line. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1985, Japan Weight: 94.4 oz Overall length: 44" Status: Active Intended use: Varmint, Deer, Dual Purpose