The Howa 1500 with traditional walnut stock represents the original configuration of the platform before synthetic stocks became standard. The checkered walnut and blued steel combination is visually appealing and the 1500 action's quality is unchanged. A traditional-aesthetic hunting rifle that outperforms its price point in accuracy and reliability. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1986, Japan Weight: 8 oz Overall length: 42.5" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting