Description
Our Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper is a Fence Line bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. It comes with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a Prairie Reaper camo synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. It’s priced at $604 and in stock now. If you want one rifle for deer, black bear and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.
Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper features
Howa’s Fence Line rifles are built for hunters who are hard on gear. Cerakote on the barrel and receiver resists rust and scratches, and the brake on the threaded muzzle takes some bite out of recoil.
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 HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) is a two-stage trigger. There’s a light take-up stage, then a crisp break, which makes it easier to shoot well from field positions. A threaded muzzle (1/2×28) means you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor later where local law allows. It ships with a muzzle brake installed, which noticeably cuts felt recoil and muzzle rise.
The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge
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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Fence Line
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Prairie Reaper camo synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Muzzle device: muzzle brake
- Barreled action finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $604
Who this rifle is for
It’s built for ranchers, predator hunters and anyone who keeps a rifle in the truck.
Choosing 6.5 Creedmoor ammo
Try a few factory loads before you settle on one. Barrels have preferences, and a 20-minute test at the range tells you which load to buy in bulk. 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
Plan a full session for the first trip. Get on paper at 25 yards, then zero at 100 and shoot a few groups so you know what the rifle and load can do. 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 Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper vs similar Howa rifles
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Scorched Earth: a Scorched Earth finish, $604
- Howa Fence Line 308 Win: chambered in .308 Winchester, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6.5 Grendel Prairie Reaper: chambered in 6.5 Grendel, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper: chambered in 6mm ARC, $604
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Fence Line Rifles and Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper
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.
Ordering and FFL transfer
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 Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper 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.
Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper questions
What caliber is the Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper?
It’s chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 5 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 1/2×28.
Order your Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper
Add the Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper to your cart now for $604. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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