Howa 6.5 PRC Rifles

Our Howa 6.5 PRC Rifles collection has 3 rifles in stock, priced from $625 to $1,276. Every one is a Howa bolt action chambered in 6.5 PRC. The 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) is a Hornady design from 2018. It’s a short magnum built to push long 6.5mm bullets faster than the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Howa 6.5 PRC Rifles we carry

We stock 3 Howa 6.5 PRC Rifles across these models:

Howa TSP X: 2 rifles from $1,276, like the Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag
Howa Hunter: 1 rifle at $625, like the Howa Walnut Hunter 6.5 PRC

What the 6.5 PRC is good for

It shoots flatter and carries more energy than the 6.5 Creedmoor, which makes it a long-range target round and a good choice for deer, pronghorn and sheep at distance. Factory loads use 130 to 156 grain bullets, with 143 and 147 grain loads being common. The 1:8 twist suits those long bullets.

SAAMI publishes the industry standard for chamber and cartridge dimensions.

Choosing between Howa 6.5 PRC Rifles

Howa TSP X: it’s for shooters who want a heavy, stable chassis rifle with the scope already included.
Howa Hunter: it’s for hunters who want a traditional wood-stocked rifle that shoots straight and lasts.

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 Walnut Hunter 6.5 PRC ($625, the lowest price here): 22-inch barrel and walnut stock. It’s for hunters who want a traditional wood-stocked rifle that shoots straight and lasts.

Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag ($1,276, a middle option): 24-inch threaded barrel, American Flag aluminum TSP X chassis and a Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope included. It’s for shooters who want a heavy, stable chassis rifle with the scope already included.

Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC ($1,276, the top of the range): 24-inch threaded barrel, aluminum TSP X chassis and a Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope included. It’s for shooters who want a heavy, stable chassis rifle with the scope already included.

Ordering and pickup

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.