The Weatherproof, Long-Range Precision Machine for the Open Country

When you are leaving the dense bush behind to glass the wide-open river flats or dialling in for a cross-gully shot on an alpine chamois, your equipment needs to step up. The Howa 1500 Cerakote Grey is a purpose-built precision setup designed to stretch the legs of the highly efficient 7mm-08 Remington cartridge, all while shrugging off the absolute worst weather the New Zealand backcountry can throw at you.

The foundation of this rifle is the legendary, robust Howa 1500 action and cold hammer-forged barrel, completely encased in a premium Cerakote Grey finish. Unlike standard bluing that can rust after a single wet weekend in Fiordland, Cerakote is a baked-on ceramic coating that provides unparalleled resistance to abrasion, moisture, and harsh saltwater environments. Paired with a rugged, all-weather synthetic stock and Howa's crisp HACT 2-stage trigger, this rifle delivers clinical, sub-MOA accuracy in conditions that would force other hunters back to the hut.

To unlock the rifle's true long-range potential, this package is topped with the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 MOA scope. Featuring tall, exposed tactical turrets and an incredibly precise First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle, it allows you to easily dial in your elevation or use the reticle for accurate holdovers at any magnification. Finally, the muzzle is tamed by a modular, European-designed Sonic Suppressor, which drastically reduces the recoil of the 7mm-08 and protects your hearing when taking shots from enclosed rock bivvies or hunting blinds.

• Cerakote Grey Finish: The barrel and action are coated in a high-tech ceramic finish, delivering ultimate rust protection, enhanced durability, and a stealthy, glare-free matte aesthetic.

• Vortex Diamondback Tactical: A high-magnification (6-24x) precision optic with a massive 50mm objective lens for superior light gathering at dawn and dusk.

• Exposed MOA Turrets: The scope features tactile, zero-resettable turrets, allowing you to confidently dial in your DOPE for precise, extended-range impacts.

• First Focal Plane (FFP) Reticle: The reticle scales proportionally with your zoom, meaning your MOA holdovers remain 100% accurate whether you are on 6x or 24x magnification.

• Sonic Modular Suppressor: Features a lightweight, over-barrel design with removable baffles, allowing you to customise the length and sound suppression to your exact preference.

• Howa 1500 Action & HACT Trigger: Renowned for its buttery-smooth bolt throw, robust M16-style extractor, and a match-quality 2-stage trigger that breaks like glass.