Description
The Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched is a 6mm ARC bolt action rifle with a 20-inch threaded barrel, a Scorched Earth camo synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $627, and we have it in stock. It’s a solid match for deer, pronghorn and long-range targets.
Inside the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched
The Fence Line series is the Howa 1500 dressed for the field. The barreled action gets a Cerakote finish, the synthetic stock comes in camo, and the threaded barrel ships with a muzzle brake.
Underneath it all is the Howa 1500, a Japanese-made two-lug action that’s been in production since 1979. The bolt is one piece, and the safety has three positions, the middle one letting you unload with the rifle on safe.
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. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, so you can fit a brake, flash hider or suppressor where your state allows it. It ships with a muzzle brake installed, which noticeably cuts felt recoil and muzzle rise.
Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched specs
- Model: Howa Fence Line
- Caliber: 6mm ARC
- Barrel length: 20 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:7.5
- Stock: Scorched Earth camo synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Muzzle device: muzzle brake
- Barreled action finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $627
The 6mm ARC cartridge
Hornady designed the 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) and released it in 2020. It’s based on the 6.5 Grendel case necked to 6mm and fits AR-15 length magazines. It gives long-range performance from a short, light action. Shooters use it for steel out past 800 yards, and with good hunting bullets it handles deer and pronghorn at sensible distances.
Factory loads use 103 to 108 grain high-BC bullets for target work and lighter bullets for hunting. A fast twist like 1:7.5 is what those long bullets need. 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 6mm ARC.
Who should buy it
If your rifle rides in a truck, gets rained on and leans against fence posts, the Cerakote and camo stock are made for that life. A 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle short and balanced without giving up much velocity.
Best 6mm ARC loads for this rifle
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.
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.
Your first range trip
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 6mm ARC really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
Other options like the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper: a 22-inch barrel and a Prairie Reaper finish, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Scorched Earth: a 22-inch barrel, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch: a Prairie Reaper finish, $650
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Fence Line Rifles and Howa 6mm ARC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched
You don’t need a long break-in routine. Clean the bore after the first few range sessions to get the copper out, then clean it whenever accuracy starts to drop off. Keep a thin coat of oil on exposed steel, especially after a wet day in the field.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched, 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 questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Questions about the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched
What caliber is the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched?
It’s chambered in 6mm ARC with a 1:7.5 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, it comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 1/2×28.
Get the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched while it’s in stock
The Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched is in stock at $627. 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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