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Howa1500

Bolt-Action Rifles · Japan · 1979
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Howa1500

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
88
Ergonomics
78
Optics-Readiness
82
Calibre Versatility
65
Build Quality
87
Cost-Effectiveness
92
Origin Japan
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraCold War
In service1979
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
81
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
4/35
Cold War
36/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
85
Effective Range
75
Reliability
90
Stopping Power
70
Durability
88
Ergonomics
78
Optics-Readiness
82
Calibre Versatility
65
Build Quality
87
Cost-Effectiveness
92
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Howa 1500
Country
Production
1979–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
81
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.2 kg
◈Operation3MOD.3
▣Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
◇Features1MOD.1
◆Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1979
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1979Production started
47
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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