The Howa 1500 in .260 Remington was the 6.5mm Creedmoor predecessor in the Howa lineup — the .260 Rem was the accuracy shooter's 6.5mm choice before the CM's case design advantages became widely understood. The 1500 action's precision tolerances made the .260 Rem an accurate platform, though the cartridge has largely been supplanted by the 6.5 CM in new production. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .260 Rem Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2005, Japan Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Target Shooting