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The 22 ARC has quickly become one of the favorite cartridges for prairie dog towns and coyote stands, and Howa built the Fence Line Mini around it the right way. Instead of dropping a small cartridge into a short action with wasted bolt travel, this rifle uses Howa's true mini action, which is scaled down for compact cartridges. The result is a shorter, faster bolt stroke and a lighter, tighter package that just feels right when you are cycling quick follow-ups on a dog town.
The heart of the rifle is the same 1500 barreled action Howa has been machining in Japan since 1979, and it comes with a sub-MOA guarantee of one inch or better at 100 yards. The 22 inch barrel is cold hammer forged, Cerakote finished, threaded at the muzzle, and ships with a radial muzzle brake already installed. Spin the brake off and you have a suppressor-ready host, which is exactly where the mild-mannered 22 ARC shines. The HACT two-stage trigger breaks clean without the grit you expect at this price point, and the three-position safety lets you unload with the safety engaged or lock the bolt down for the walk back to the truck. A spring-loaded M16-style extractor and dual locking lugs keep cycling smooth and positive.
The Fence Line series pairs a camo-coated synthetic stock with Cerakoted metalwork, and the Prairie Reaper pattern blends into dry grass and open country about as well as anything out there. The synthetic stock shrugs off weather and truck-bed abuse, and the receiver is ready for a Picatinny rail so mounting glass is straightforward.
Feeding comes from a 5-round detachable magazine, which makes topping off or clearing the rifle quick and simple. Add in Howa's lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and you have a walk-the-fence-line rifle that is set up for varmints, predators, and long afternoons behind the glass without needing a single upgrade to get started.
Yes. The 22 inch barrel is threaded at the muzzle and ships with a radial muzzle brake installed. Remove the brake and you can thread on a suppressor, and the 22 ARC is a great suppressor cartridge thanks to its efficient powder charge and mild report.
Howa's mini action is scaled specifically for compact cartridges like the 22 ARC, so the bolt throw is shorter and the whole receiver is lighter and stiffer than a short action running the same round. That means faster cycling, less wasted movement, and a trimmer rifle to carry. It is a better match for the cartridge than stuffing it into an action built for something bigger.
It does. Howa backs the 1500 platform with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning one inch or better groups at 100 yards with quality ammunition. The cold hammer-forged barrel and HACT two-stage trigger do most of the heavy lifting there, and the rifle also carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
No optic or rail is included. The receiver is set up to accept a Picatinny rail or Howa 1500 mini action bases, so mounting a scope is a quick job. Most buyers pair this rifle with a mid-power variable optic for varmint and predator work.
| UPC | 682146890204 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HMFN22ARCPR |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 ARC |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Camo |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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