Description
The 7mm PRC has earned its spot as one of the best long-range hunting cartridges going, and the Howa M1500 Fence Line gives it a proper home. This rifle builds on the Howa 1500 barreled action, a Japanese-made platform that has been quietly outperforming its price tag since 1979. Howa backs it with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning one-inch groups or better at 100 yards, and the hammer-forged barrel is built to hold that accuracy through years of hard use.
What Sets the Fence Line 7mm PRC Apart
The 24 inch barrel wears a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish that shrugs off weather and looks sharp against the Prairie Reaper camo synthetic stock. The muzzle comes threaded with a brake installed, so you can tame the recoil of the 7 PRC at the bench or spin the brake off and run a suppressor. Up top, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, ready for whatever glass you want to put on it. The HACT two-stage trigger breaks clean and crisp, which matters a lot more than people give it credit for when you are stretching shots past 400 yards on a pronghorn or bull elk.
Running the Howa M1500 in the Field
The action cycles on a 90-degree bolt throw with dual locking lugs and an M16-style extractor that pulls brass reliably in dust, cold, and rain. A three-position safety lets you unload with the safety engaged or lock the bolt down for the hike in. Capacity is 3+1, plenty for a hunting rifle in a magnum chambering. Howa stands behind the whole package with a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects, so this is a rifle you buy once and hunt with for decades. For a western hunter who wants real reach without a custom-shop bill, this one checks the boxes.
Key Specifications
- Model: M1500 Fence Line
- Manufacturer Part Number: HFN7PRCPR
- UPC: 682146890822
- Caliber: 7mm PRC
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 24" Threaded with Muzzle Brake
- Barrel/Action Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote
- Stock: Prairie Reaper Camo Synthetic
- Capacity: 3+1
- Trigger: HACT Two-Stage
- Safety: Three-Position
- Receiver: Drilled and Tapped for Scope Bases
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA (1" or better at 100 yards)
- Hand: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Howa M1500 Fence Line rifle
- Muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Howa M1500 Fence Line come with a threaded barrel?
Yes, the 24 inch hammer-forged barrel is threaded from the factory and ships with a muzzle brake installed. That brake takes a real bite out of 7mm PRC recoil, and you can remove it to attach a suppressor if that is more your style.
Is the Fence Line rifle accurate enough for long-range hunting?
Howa guarantees sub-MOA performance, meaning one-inch groups or better at 100 yards with quality ammunition. Paired with the flat-shooting 7mm PRC cartridge and a 24 inch barrel that gets the most out of the round, this rig is well suited for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn at extended distances.
Does the Howa M1500 Fence Line come with a scope or sights?
No, this rifle ships without optics or iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped, so you just need to add bases or a rail and rings to mount your scope. Given the reach of the 7mm PRC, a quality variable optic in the 4-16x range or higher is a smart pairing.
What kind of trigger does this Howa 1500 use?
It comes with Howa's HACT two-stage trigger, which gives you a light take-up followed by a crisp, clean break. It is one of the better factory triggers in this class and needs no upgrades for hunting or range work.





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