Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles

Our Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles collection has 29 rifles in stock, priced from $499 to $1,915. Every one is a Howa bolt action chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. Hornady introduced the 6.5 Creedmoor in 2007 as a match cartridge. It caught on with hunters too, and it’s now one of the best-selling rifle rounds in the US.

Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles we carry

We stock 29 Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles across these models:

Howa Hera H7: 9 rifles from $754, like the Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Black
Howa Superlite: 5 rifles from $977, like the Howa Superlite Gen2 6.5 Creedmoor
Howa APC chassis: 5 rifles from $1,416, like the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag
Howa Hogue: 3 rifles from $518, like the Howa 1500 Hogue 6.5 Creedmoor
Howa Hunter: 2 rifles from $499, like the Howa 1500 Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor
Howa Fence Line: 2 rifles from $604, like the Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper
Howa Gamepro 2: 2 rifles from $676, like the Howa Gamepro 2 6.5 Creedmoor Threaded
Howa TSP X: 1 rifle at $1,224, like the Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor

What the 6.5 Creedmoor is good for

It fires long, high-BC bullets that hold their speed and resist wind, so it’s popular for target shooting from 300 to 1,000 yards. With the right bullet it’s a proven deer and black bear round, and recoil is noticeably lighter than a .308. Factory loads usually run 120 to 147 grains. The standard 1:8 twist stabilizes the long 140 and 147 grain match bullets as well as lighter hunting bullets.

SAAMI publishes the industry standard for chamber and cartridge dimensions. For history and ballistics, here’s some background on the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Choosing between Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles

Howa Hera H7: it suits shooters who want a precision chassis feel in a rifle that’s still light enough to hunt with.
Howa Superlite: it’s made for backcountry and mountain hunters who count every ounce.
Howa APC chassis: it’s for long-range shooters, PRS-style competitors and anyone who shoots prone off a bipod.
Howa Hogue: it’s a no-fuss hunting rifle for people who want a proven action and a stock that shrugs off weather.

Barrel length matters too. Shorter barrels are handier in blinds and with suppressors, while 24-inch barrels squeeze out more velocity for long shots. If you want a ready-to-hunt package, look for models that include a scope.

A few to start with

Howa 1500 Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor ($499, the lowest price here): 22-inch barrel and Italian walnut stock. It’s for hunters who want a traditional wood-stocked rifle that shoots straight and lasts.

Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor 24 Inch Tan ($819, a middle option): 24-inch barrel and tan and black Hera H7 chassis. It suits shooters who want a precision chassis feel in a rifle that’s still light enough to hunt with.

Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Gray Flag Threaded ($1,915, the top of the range): 24-inch threaded barrel, APC aluminum chassis with Gray Flag Cerakote and a Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope included. It’s for long-range shooters, PRS-style competitors and anyone who shoots prone off a bipod.

Buying a Howa rifle online

Rifles ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you, not to your home. You’ll complete ATF Form 4473 and the background check when you pick it up. The ATF firearms Q&A covers the federal rules, and your state may add its own.