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There is something satisfying about running a bolt gun in 7.62×39. Cheap to feed, easy on the shoulder, and plenty of thump for deer and hogs inside 200 yards. The Fence Line series puts that cartridge in Howa's mini action, which is sized specifically for short cases like this one, so the bolt throw is quicker and the whole rifle feels trim and quick to the shoulder. This SE version wears a Scorched Earth Cerakote treatment on the barreled action paired with a camo synthetic stock, so it can ride behind the seat of the ranch truck without you babying it.
The heart of the rifle is the Howa 1500 barreled action, built in Japan since 1979 and known for punching above its price. You get a cold hammer forged 20 inch heavy barrel, threaded at the muzzle with a radial brake installed from the factory. Spin the brake off and you have a ready made suppressor host, and the x39 case is a great candidate for quiet shooting. The HACT two-stage trigger breaks clean without the gritty feel you find on a lot of budget rifles, and the M16 style extractor and dual locking lugs keep cycling positive round after round. A three position safety lets you work the bolt to unload with the safety still engaged, which is a feature worth having when you are climbing in and out of stands.
Howa backs this rifle with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning one inch or better at 100 yards with quality ammo, plus a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. The mini action feeds from a detachable 5 round magazine, so topping off or swapping loads is fast. Between the compact action, the stiff 20 inch barrel, and a finish built to shrug off weather, this is a working rifle in the truest sense. Mount a scope, find the load it likes, and put it to work.
Howa guarantees one inch or better groups at 100 yards with quality factory ammunition, and the cold hammer forged barrel and HACT two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. Like any rifle, it will show a preference for certain loads, so try a few brands and bullet weights. Most of these rifles settle right in once you find what the barrel likes.
Yes. The 20 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory with a radial muzzle brake installed, so you can remove the brake and thread on a can. The 7.62×39 cartridge also pairs nicely with subsonic loads, which makes this a fun and practical suppressor host.
It does. While the short and long action Fence Line rifles use a hinged floorplate, the mini action models like this 7.62×39 feed from a detachable proprietary magazine with a 5 round capacity. One magazine ships with the rifle, and spares are available through Legacy Sports and most Howa dealers.
Inside about 200 yards, absolutely. The 7.62×39 with quality soft point ammo carries plenty of energy for whitetail and hogs, with mild recoil and affordable practice ammo. The compact mini action and 20 inch barrel keep it handy in blinds, brush, and truck cabs, which is exactly what this rifle was built for.
| UPC | 682146890242 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HMFN762HBSE |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7.62 x 39mm |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Camo |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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