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Howa built its reputation on the 1500 action, and the Fenceline series takes that proven platform and dresses it for real fieldwork. This one is the Mini Action version in 6mm ARC, and the pairing makes a lot of sense. The Mini Action is scaled down specifically for short cartridges, so the bolt throw is quick, the receiver is compact, and there is no wasted travel when you are cycling a follow-up. The 6mm ARC rewards that setup with mild recoil and a trajectory that stays useful way past where most people expect from a cartridge this size, whether that means coyotes at the far end of a pasture or a deer stand overlooking a long cut.
The 22 inch cold hammer-forged barrel comes threaded from the factory with a radial muzzle brake already installed, so you can run it as-is or spin the brake off for a suppressor. Metalwork wears a Cerakote finish and the pillar-bedded polymer stock gets the Gray Light camo treatment, a combination that shrugs off weather and rough handling better than blued steel and bare synthetic. Feeding comes from a detachable 5-round magazine, which is a nice convenience on a mini action hunting rifle, and the three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt to unload with the safety still engaged.
Howa has been machining the 1500 action in Japan since 1979, and it shows in the details: dual locking lugs, a 90-degree bolt lift, and an M16-style spring-loaded extractor that pulls brass with authority. The HACT two-stage trigger breaks clean without the gritty takeup you find on a lot of factory rifles in this class. Howa backs the whole package with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee and a lifetime warranty, so the confidence is built in before you ever send the first round downrange. Add a set of Remington 700 style two-piece bases, top it with glass, and this little rifle is ready to earn its keep.
Yes. The 22 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, and the included radial muzzle brake simply spins off when you want to mount a can. That flexibility is one of the better perks of the Fenceline lineup, since you are not paying a gunsmith to cut threads later.
Howa backs this rifle with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning three-shot groups of one inch or better at 100 yards with quality ammo. The cold hammer-forged barrel and HACT two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there, and plenty of owners report the Mini Action platform shooting under that mark with loads it likes.
The receiver is drilled and tapped and accepts Remington 700 pattern two-piece bases sized for the mini footprint. That opens up a huge range of ring and base options, so finding mounts for your preferred optic is simple. Just make sure whatever you buy is spec'd for the Howa Mini or Rem 700 two-piece pattern.
The 6mm ARC is a flat-shooting, light-recoiling cartridge that handles varmints and predators with ease and is fully capable on deer-sized game at reasonable distances. In a mini action bolt gun it also makes a fun, economical long-range target setup. Recoil is soft enough that newer or smaller-framed hunters tend to shoot it very well.
| UPC | 682146890143 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HMFN6ARCGL |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6mm ARC |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 7.8 |
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