The Howa 1500 in 7mm-08 Remington chambers the efficient short-action 7mm cartridge that splits the difference between .243 Win and .308 Win in recoil and terminal performance. Cold hammer-forged barrel and Howa trigger quality support the 7mm-08's inherent accuracy potential. A practical deer hunting cartridge in the 1500 platform for recoil-sensitive hunters who want .308 performance with .243 recoil. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7mm-08 Rem Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2000, Japan Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 43" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting