Built to handle rugged terrain and harsh weather, the Howa M1500 HS Precision Bolt-Action Rifle with Threaded Barrel offers hunters hand-built precision and performance. Built to provide a solid base for the rifle's precision action, the HS Precision stock starts with an aluminum bedding block CNC machined to the specific dimensions of the rifle's barreled action. This block is then hand laminated with Kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon fiber in a mold and then covered with a dense synthetic foam to provide a soft-to-the-touch, non-slip hold and solid bed. Threaded barrel is drilled and tapped for scope rings. 3-position thumb safety. Performance hunting rifle built to handle harsh weather and rough terrain HS Precision stock features non-slip hold and solid bed for the rifle's action Threaded barrel 3-position safety Drilled and tapped