The Howa 1500 in .223 Remington is a push-feed bolt action built to demanding quality standards at a competitive price. The cold hammer-forged barrel, twin-stack magazine, and two-stage trigger have made the 1500 a benchmark for factory accuracy. In .223 Rem it serves as a varmint and predator rifle with demonstrated sub-MOA performance. The 1500 action is also sold under the Weatherby Vanguard and Mossberg 1500 names. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .223 Rem Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1986, Japan Weight: 7.6 oz Overall length: 42" Status: Active Intended use: Varmint / Predator, Hunting