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The Fence Line series is one of the newer additions to the Howa lineup, and this 6.5 PRC version might be the sweet spot of the whole family. At its core sits the Howa 1500 barreled action, the same Japanese-made platform that has been quietly outshooting rifles costing twice as much since 1979. Here it gets dressed for the field with a Scorched Earth camo coated synthetic stock and a Cerakote finished 24 inch barrel that shrugs off rain, sweat, and pickup bed abuse.
The 6.5 PRC cartridge has earned its following for good reason. It pushes high-BC 6.5mm bullets fast enough to stay honest way out past where most hunting shots happen, and the 24 inch barrel here lets it stretch its legs properly. The muzzle comes threaded with a radial brake already installed, which takes real bite out of the recoil, and it spins right off if you'd rather run a suppressor. Rounds feed from a hinged floorplate holding three, which keeps the belly of the rifle slick and snag-free for carrying.
Everything people like about the 1500 action carries over. The HACT two-stage trigger breaks clean without the gritty creep you find on a lot of factory rifles. The bolt runs a 90 degree throw with dual locking lugs and an M16-style extractor, and the three-position safety lets you unload with the safety engaged or lock the bolt down for the hike in. The receiver is ready for scope bases, so mounting glass is a quick job.
Howa stands behind the Fence Line with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, meaning one inch or better at 100 yards, plus a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. That's a lot of confidence from the factory, and in our experience these hammer-forged Howa barrels tend to back it up. For a do-it-all western hunting rifle that can pull double duty banging steel at distance, this one is tough to argue with.
Yes, the 24 inch barrel comes threaded with a Cerakote finished radial muzzle brake installed from the factory. It does a nice job taming 6.5 PRC recoil for quick follow-up shots. If you prefer running a suppressor, the brake threads right off.
Howa guarantees sub-MOA accuracy with this rifle, meaning groups of one inch or better at 100 yards. The hammer-forged barrel and crisp HACT two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. As with any rifle, quality match or premium hunting ammo will get you the best results.
No, the short and long action Fence Line models feed from a hinged floorplate rather than a detachable box magazine. This 6.5 PRC version holds three rounds. The floorplate design keeps the bottom of the rifle smooth and snag-free, which a lot of hunters prefer for carrying in rough country.
It ships without sights, since a rifle like this is meant to wear glass. The receiver is set up for standard Howa 1500 scope bases and rails, which are widely available and inexpensive. Plan on a scope in the 3-15x or 4-16x range to make the most of what the 6.5 PRC can do.
| UPC | 682146889697 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | HFN65PRCSE |
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