Built to handle rugged terrain and harsh weather, the Howa M1500 HS Precision Bolt-Action Rifle offers hunters hand-built precision and performance. It's built around the legendary Japanese-crafted 1500 action, which features a forged one-piece receiver with an integral recoil lug that enhances the rifle's durability. The action is smooth and reliable, making it a favorite among hunters who value dependability. Factor in the cold hammer-forged barrel, and the HS Precision Rifle is capable of sub-MOA groups of 3 shots when used with premium factory ammunition. Built to provide a solid base for the rifle's precision action, the HS Precision stock starts with an aluminum bedding block machined to the specific dimensions of the barreled action. The block is hand-laminated with Kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon fiber and then covered with a dense synthetic foam to provide a soft-touch finish that provides excellent grip. Rifle comes drilled and tapped. 3-position thumb safety. Guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy when used with premium factory ammo Built around the Japanese-crafted 1500 action Hand-finished soft-touch synthetic stock 2-stage trigger Cold hammer-forged, non-threaded barrel Drilled and tapped