Howa offers the 1500 in a left-hand configuration with the bolt handle on the left side and the ejection port mirrored for left-handed shooters. In .308 Win the left-hand 1500 fills a niche largely unaddressed by competitors at the same price point. Trigger and barrel quality are identical to the right-hand configuration. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2000, Japan Weight: 7.6 oz Overall length: 42.5" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Target Shooting