Screech Owl 1500 Chassis Core:
- Compatible with actions that use the Howa 1500 Short Action footprint
- Flared mag well designed to accept Magpul PMAG AICS Short Action magazines (Other magazines may or may not seat properly)
- Ambidextrous mag release
- Accepts any AR-15 pistol grip without an integrated dovetail (Not included)
- Large trigger guard for gloved operation
- Machined from a single block of billet aluminum
- Modular stock and brace adapter system that provides simple single bolt interchangeability of different stock and pistol braces.
- Comes coated standard in Carbon Gray Cerakote Elite
- Alternate select Cerakote colors available for a $75 up-charge (Custom colors available for $125 up-charge)
- Weighs approximately 1.8lbs with 7.5″ rail and rear cover block installed
Handguard Features:
- M-Lok compatible
- Billet Aluminum construction
- Dual integrated Q.D. sling sockets
- Includes accommodation for night vision hood installation (NV Hood to be released soon)
- Coated in Carbon Gray Cerakote Elite
- Four length options available 5, 7.5, 10.5, or 14″
- Minimum barrel length (when measured from bolt face to muzzle) for each handguard on the Screech Owl 1500 Chassis is 1.75″ longer then the handguard. This length will allow the full muzzle threads to clear the handguard with a little room to spare. For example a 10.5″ Handguard is compatible with a minimum barrel length of 12.25″. These requirements can vary by chassis model.
Weight Specifications:
There are so many possible configurations that we list weight by component and let you add them up for your specific build.
Base Chassis Weight (Includes Chassis and Necessary Hardware):
- Base Chassis with hardware (does not include pistol grip) 1.06lbs
Handguard Weights:
- 5.5″ Handguard 0.28lbs
- 7.5″ Handguard 0.38lbs
- 10.5″ Handguard 0.50lbs
- 14″ Handguard 0.64lbs
Brace Adapter and Stock Additional Weight:
- Base Configuration Rear Cover Block 0.10lbs
- 1913 Adapter 0.15lbs
- AR-15 Stock Adapter 0.60lbs
- Telescoping Stock 1.49lbs
Stock/Adapter Options:
Telescoping Stock
- Cerakote Elite coated rods and locking mechanism
- 3 positions for LOP
- Stock can be quickly pulled to any position
- Aluminum cheek weld
- 1/2″ of unrestricted cheek weld height adjustment travel
- Rubber butt-pad
- Ambidextrous QD sockets
- All aluminum coated in Carbon Gray Cerakote Elite
- Single bolt installation of stock
AR-15 Buffer Tube Adapter
- Compatible with AR-15 style stocks that use the mill-spec carbine buffer tube for installation
- Ambidextrous Q.D. sockets for use with slings
- Billet aluminum construction
- Standard coated in Carbon Gray Cerakote
- Single bolt installation of adapter
1913 Pic Rail Adapter
- Allows for use of stock systems that utilize vertical 1913 Pic rail for installation
- Aerospace grade aluminum construction
- Standard coated in Carbon Gray Cerakote
- Includes dual Q.D. Sockets for sling attachment
- Single bolt installation of adapter
william strickland (verified owner) –
Just like the Elf Owl this is a really well constructed chassis. It’s very light weight and is great for giving you a lot of options on a hunting or competition rig. It can be as light as you want or you could add weights and a heavy barrel for competition shooting. I think this size chassis is perfect for a 6 or 6.5 creedmoor. There aren’t a huge number of options for Howa actions out there and I’ve tried them all. This is one of the best chassis for Howa that I’ve found. I ended up putting a 6 creedmoor barrel into a howa short action for my screech owl and I love it.
Dalton Tell (verified owner) –
Bought this for a Howa 1500 chambered in 6.5 creedmoor. The chassis fits the receiver flawlessly and offers great features! The mlok Rail is very sturdy and overall the chassis is very well constructed. I opted for the 1913 adapter to allow for a side folder stock, the bolt that holds it is super strong and doesn’t have any play after it’s torqued. The machining on these is 10/10! These are going to be my go-to chassis for any of my future builds. Definitely would recommend!
Taylor (verified owner) –
The Screech Owl is fantastic, pure and simple. I decided it would look great for a long, heavy-barreled precision build. Put my 24″ Howa in this and it came out great. I love the idea of rebarreling it to a thinner, shorter profile and completely changing it to a new gun. The 14″ handguard is great and they ensured it has plenty of room for different profiles of barrels. I went for the 1913 rail for the stock option and MacGuyver’d a Sig Cross stock on it. Works great. Don’t hesitate twice about getting this chassis. Love it
Cody (verified owner) –
This is by far the best chassis option for a Howa 1500. Extremely high quality product and superior customer service. I threw this on my 16.25″ 6.5CM barreled action, paired it with the JTAC folding stock, and its perfect for hunting and target shooting. I cannot recommend JTAC enough.
Andy (verified owner) –
Absolutely awesome quality! I paired the 14” handguard w/ a 16.25” Howa 1500 barreled upper and couldn’t be more impressed. The floating barrel is perfectly centered in the chassis. The sliding stock is way more compact and convenient than I imagined. Also Jtac has excellent customer service and was there to answer all my crazy questions along the way! The boys at the bachelor party were so jealous of this setup on its inaugural shoot.