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There is a reason Howa named this series the Fence Line. It is the kind of rifle that rides in the truck, gets pulled out when a coyote shows up at the back forty, and still holds a tight group when you finally sit down at the bench. This one is chambered in .223 Remington and built on Howa's Mini action, which is noticeably shorter than a standard short action. That means a stiffer receiver, a quicker bolt cycle, and less wasted motion when a fast follow-up shot matters.
The 22 inch cold hammer forged barrel gives the .223 room to build velocity, and it comes threaded with a radial muzzle brake already installed. Run the brake, swap in a suppressor, or cap it off, your call. Feeding comes from a 5 round detachable magazine, and the HACT two-stage trigger breaks clean with a light, predictable pull that makes it easy to shoot up to the rifle's potential. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt and unload with the safety still engaged, which is a feature worth having on any working rifle. Howa backs it all with a sub-MOA guarantee using premium factory ammo and a lifetime warranty, and the 1500 action has been proving itself since 1979.
The Scorched Earth camo pattern on the pillar-bedded polymer stock pairs with burnt bronze and flat dark earth toned Cerakote on the barreled action, so the whole package shrugs off weather and blends into dry country terrain. The receiver is drilled and tapped, ready for the scope base and glass of your choice.
For predator hunters, varmint work, or anyone who wants a Japanese-built bolt gun with real accuracy credentials, the Fence Line Mini in .223 is tough to argue with. It delivers features usually found on rifles costing a good bit more, wrapped in a finish that looks sharp doing it.
The radial muzzle brake comes installed from the factory. The barrel is threaded 1/2×28 underneath, so you can remove the brake and run a suppressor or thread protector whenever you want. That flexibility is one of the nicer touches in the Fence Line series.
Howa's Mini action is roughly 12 percent shorter than a standard short action, with a shorter, lighter bolt. You get a quicker bolt throw for faster cycling, a stiffer overall package, and a rifle scaled properly to the .223 cartridge instead of leaving empty space in the action. It is a genuinely better fit for small cartridges, not just a marketing angle.
Yes, Howa guarantees a 3 shot group of one inch or better at 100 yards using premium factory ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and crisp HACT two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. It is also covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
No iron sights are included, which is typical for a rifle in this class. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, so you will want to pick up a base or rail made for the Howa Mini action along with rings and an optic. Most buyers pair it with a mid-power variable scope for predator and varmint duty.
| UPC | 682146890068 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HMFN223SE |
| Shipping Weight | 7.7 |
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