Description
Our Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag is a APC chassis bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. It comes with a 24-inch barrel, a APC aluminum chassis with Luth-AR MBA-4 adjustable stock and 10-round capacity. It sells for $1,416, and it’s in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, black bear and long-range targets.
Inside the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag
The APC is Howa’s full precision rifle. The 1500 action sits in an aluminum chassis with a 6-position Luth-AR MBA-4 buttstock, so you can set length of pull and cheek height for prone or bench work.
The 1500 action is made by Howa Machinery in Japan. It’s a two-lug, push-feed action with a one-piece bolt, and the three-position safety lets you run the bolt on safe so you can unload without firing.
The Luth-AR stock adjusts for length of pull and cheek height, so you can get a straight line of sight through the scope.
Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag specifications
- Model: Howa APC chassis
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: APC aluminum chassis with Luth-AR MBA-4 adjustable stock
- Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
- Overall length: 43-47.25 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $1,416
Why 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. 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. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Who this rifle is for
If your goal is consistent hits on steel at 600 yards and beyond, this is the kind of rifle you want. The 24-inch barrel gets the most velocity out of the cartridge, which helps at longer range.
Picking ammunition
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket ammo for practice.
Hunting rules are set state by state. Start at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page for federal lands, then check your state agency for seasons and caliber limits.
More about the Howa APC chassis
Howa’s APC (American Precision Chassis) rifle is built for long-range shooting. It’s an aluminum chassis, a Luth-AR MBA-4 adjustable stock and a 10-round magazine around a 24-inch barrel.
Your first range trip
Bring a solid rest, a few targets and at least two boxes of ammo. Start at 25 yards to get on paper, then move to 100 and make your final adjustments with three-shot groups. The 6.5 Creedmoor really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag vs similar Howa rifles
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall: a Kryptek Skyfall stock and a scope included, $1,498
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Gray Flag: a Gray Flag finish and a scope included, $1,498
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon: a scope included and a carbon fiber barrel, $1,735
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Gray Flag Threaded: a Gray Flag finish, a scope included and a threaded muzzle, $1,915
You can also browse all Howa APC and TSP X Chassis Rifles and Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. Pick rings or a base that suit the scope you plan to run, and use a torque driver on the ring screws. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
How buying a rifle online works
Federal law requires rifles bought online to go through a licensed dealer. Pick an FFL near you at checkout, and we’ll ship the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. For the federal side, see the ATF firearms Q&A. Your state may add its own rules, so look those up too.
Questions about the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag
What caliber is the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag?
It’s chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 10 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. It’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Order your Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag
Ready to order? The Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag is $1,416 and ships to your FFL. If you’re stuck between two models, send us a message and we’ll give you a straight answer.
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