Howa M1500 Carbon Elevate Gen II Features The Howa Carbon Elevate 2 is built around a cold hammer forged carbon fiber barrel a manufacturing process known for producing a durable accurate bore while the carbon wrap sheds significant weight versus a traditional steel barrel. A 1:8 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of 6.5 Creedmoor bullet weights giving shooters flexibility in load selection for hunting or long-range work. The HACT trigger is tuned to break cleanly and consistently supporting Howa s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee on this rifle. A large integral bolt handle makes the action easy to manipulate quickly even with gloved hands in cold weather. The threaded 24 inch barrel finished at 5/8x24 is both suppressor ready and drilled and tapped for mounting a wide range of optics. The carbon fiber wrapped stock not only reduces overall weight to just 6.81 pounds but also adds rigidity that helps maintain a consistent barrel harness across firing strings. A hinged floorplate magazine holds 4+1 rounds and makes loading and unloading simple in the field. For long-range shooters and hunters who want a lightweight accurate 6.5 Creedmoor rifle backed by a sub-MOA guarantee the Howa Carbon Elevate 2 delivers premium performance in a carbon fiber package. Howa M1500 Carbon Elevate Gen II Specifications Manufacturer: Howa Model: M1500 Carbon Elevate Gen II Series: 1500 Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor Capacity: 4+1 Barrel Length: 24 Barrel Description: Cold Hammer Forged Carbon Fiber Twist Rate: 1-8 Muzzle: 5/8x24 Thread Pitch Threaded Barrel: Yes Suppressor Ready: Yes Frame Finish: Carbon Fiber Stock: Carbon Fiber Wrapped Trigger: HACT Trigger Magazine Type: Hinged Floorplate Safety: 3 Position Drilled & Tapped: Yes Overall Length: 43.5 Weight: 6.81 lbs Available At: GrabAGun