Description
The Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall is Howa’s APC chassis rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built with a 24-inch barrel, a APC aluminum chassis with 6-position Luth-AR MBA-4 stock and 10-round capacity. A Nikko Stirling Diamond 4-16x50mm scope comes with it. Price is $1,498, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, black bear and long-range targets.
What you get with the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall
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.
The 1500 action is the reason Howa has such a following. It’s simple, strong and made in Japan, with a one-piece two-lug bolt and a three-position safety you can unload on.
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 Kryptek Skyfall specifications
- Model: Howa APC chassis
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: APC aluminum chassis with 6-position Luth-AR MBA-4 stock
- Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
- Overall length: 43-47.25 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Optic: Nikko Stirling Diamond 4-16x50mm scope included
- Scope mounted on the factory base
- Price: $1,498
Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall optic
This rifle comes with a Nikko Stirling Diamond 4-16x50mm scope. 4 to 16 power with a 50mm objective gives you enough magnification for steel at distance and a bright picture at dawn and dusk. Plan on a box of ammo to zero it and confirm your holds before the season.
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. SAAMI sets the industry dimensions for this round; the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard lists them. There’s also a good summary of the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Who should buy it
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.
Choosing 6.5 Creedmoor ammo
Start with a couple of quality factory loads and see which groups tighter. Once you find it, buy enough of the same lot to get through the season. Hunting loads cost more, but they’re made to expand and hold together on game. Use them in the field and cheaper ammo for practice.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
At the range
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 Kryptek Skyfall vs similar Howa rifles
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Gray Flag: a Gray Flag finish, $1,498
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor American Flag: an American Flag finish and no scope, $1,416
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon: an American Flag finish and a carbon fiber barrel, $1,735
- Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Gray Flag Threaded: a Gray Flag finish and a threaded muzzle, $1,915
You can also browse all Howa APC and TSP X Chassis Rifles, Howa Rifles With Scope and Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Keep the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall unloaded and stored somewhere dry. Don’t leave it in a soft case after a wet hunt; let it dry out, oil the metal lightly and check the action screws now and then.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall, we ship it to a federally licensed (FFL) dealer near you. You fill out ATF Form 4473 there, pass the background check and take it home. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Questions about the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall
What caliber is the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall?
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?
Yes. It ships with a Nikko Stirling Diamond 4-16x50mm scope.
Is the barrel threaded?
No, this version has a plain muzzle. Look at our threaded options if you plan to run a suppressor.
Buy the Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall today
The Howa APC 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek Skyfall is in stock at $1,498. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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