The Howa 1500 left-hand configuration in .243 Winchester provides smaller-framed and left-handed hunters with the 1500's quality in a properly configured bolt. The ejection port and bolt handle mirror-image of the right-hand version. Cold hammer-forged barrel and two-stage trigger are unchanged. A practical dual-purpose varmint and deer rifle for left-handed shooters. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2000, Japan Weight: 7.6 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Varmint / Predator