The Howa 1500 in .308 Winchester with a 20-inch barrel is the compact hunting and patrol configuration, offering a significantly shorter overall length than the standard 22- or 24-inch configurations while sacrificing minimal velocity from the .308 Win cartridge. The shorter barrel improves handling in dense brush and vehicle operations. A common configuration for guides, patrol officers, and dense-cover hunters. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1990, Japan Weight: 7.25 oz Overall length: 40.5" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Law Enforcement