Description
Our Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper is a Fence Line bolt gun in 6mm ARC. It comes with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a Prairie Reaper camo synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $604, and we have it in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, pronghorn and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.
What you get with the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper
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 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 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 barrel is threaded 1/2×28 at the muzzle and ships with a thread protector, ready for a brake or can. It ships with a muzzle brake installed, which noticeably cuts felt recoil and muzzle rise.
Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper specs
- Model: Howa Fence Line
- Caliber: 6mm ARC
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:7.5
- Stock: Prairie Reaper camo synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 43.5 inches
- 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
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.
Picking ammunition
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. For game, choose a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet. Practice ammo is fine for paper but not for animals.
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.
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 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 Prairie Reaper
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Scorched Earth: a Scorched Earth finish, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched: a 20-inch barrel and a Scorched Earth finish, $627
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch: a 20-inch barrel, $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 Prairie Reaper
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.
How buying a rifle online works
We send the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper to the FFL dealer you choose. They run the federal background check, you sign the transfer form, and the rifle is yours. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper questions
What caliber is the Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper?
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 Prairie Reaper while it’s in stock
Ready to order? The Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper is $604 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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