The Howa 1500 in .300 Winchester Magnum with stainless barrel and action is a practical all-weather magnum hunting rifle. The combination of magnum performance and corrosion resistance is particularly valuable for coastal hunting of black bear, brown bear, and other large game in wet environments. The cold hammer-forged stainless barrel maintains accuracy across temperature extremes. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .300 Win Mag Capacity: 3 Year introduced: 1995, Japan Weight: 8 oz Overall length: 45.5" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Long-Range Shooting