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Howa's Fence Line series takes the M1500 barreled action that's been earning its keep since 1979 and gives it a proper field makeover. This Mini Action version is chambered in 6.5 Grendel with a 20 inch heavy contour barrel, threaded 5/8×24 and topped with a radial muzzle brake right out of the box. The Scorched Earth camo stock is paired with Burnt Bronze Cerakote on the metalwork, so the whole rifle blends into dry country instead of glinting like a stainless flagpole.
The mini action is the real story here. It's noticeably shorter than a standard short action, which means less bolt travel, faster cycling, and a rifle that carries lighter and handier than most bolt guns in this class. You still get everything Howa fans expect: a cold hammer forged barrel, dual locking lugs with a 90 degree bolt throw, an M16 style extractor, a three position safety, and the crisp HACT two-stage trigger. Feeding comes from a detachable 5 round magazine, and Howa stands behind the whole package with a sub-MOA guarantee at 100 yards plus a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
The Grendel is one of those cartridges that quietly does everything well. Out of a 20 inch tube it pushes 123 grain bullets around 2,500 fps with mild recoil, stays effective way out past where most people practice, and hits hard enough for deer and hogs while still being a blast on coyotes and steel. The heavier barrel profile settles nicely on a rest and holds its groups as the barrel warms up, and the 1:8 twist stabilizes the long, sleek 6.5mm bullets the cartridge was built around.
The receiver is ready for optics mounting, and the threaded muzzle means you can swap the included brake for a suppressor whenever you want to run it quiet. Add glass and ammo and this thing is ready for the fence line, the bean field, or a lazy afternoon ringing steel.
Howa guarantees 1 inch or better three shot groups at 100 yards with quality factory ammo, and the mini action Grendels have a strong track record of backing that up. Owners regularly report groups well under an inch with loads like Hornady 123 grain ELD Match. Like any rifle, it will show preferences, so try a few loads to find what yours likes best.
Yes. The 20 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pattern for most 6.5mm and .30 caliber suppressors. Just spin off the included radial muzzle brake and thread on your can. The Grendel is already a soft shooter, so suppressed it's downright pleasant.
The mini action is scaled down specifically for intermediate cartridges like 6.5 Grendel, so it's shorter and lighter than a standard short action with about an inch less bolt travel. That makes cycling quicker and keeps the overall package compact and easy to carry. You're not lugging around extra receiver length the cartridge doesn't need.
Absolutely. From a 20 inch barrel, 123 grain hunting loads run around 2,500 fps and carry plenty of energy for whitetail and hogs at practical hunting distances, with recoil light enough that just about anyone can shoot it well. It also doubles nicely as a coyote and target rifle, which is part of why the cartridge has such a loyal following.
| UPC | 682146890235 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | HMFN65GRHBSE |
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