Description
Our Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth is a Fence Line bolt gun in 7.62x39mm. It comes 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. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs and targets.
Inside the Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth
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.
Every Howa 1500 starts with a forged and machined receiver and a one-piece bolt with two lugs. The three-position safety has a middle setting that lets you work the bolt to unload while the rifle stays 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. 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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Fence Line
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel length: 20 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:9.45
- 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
Why 7.62x39mm?
The 7.62x39mm is a Soviet cartridge from 1943 and the round the AK family made famous. Surplus and imported ammo kept it cheap for decades. Inside 200 yards it’s a good deer and hog round, and recoil is mild. It’s also inexpensive to practice with, which is a big reason people want it in a bolt gun.
Most loads use 120 to 125 grain bullets. Expect most ammo to use .311 diameter bullets, and pick soft points or expanding bullets for hunting. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the 7.62x39mm.
Who this rifle is for
It’s built for ranchers, predator hunters and anyone who keeps a rifle in the truck. A 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle short and balanced without giving up much velocity.
Choosing 7.62x39mm ammo
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. 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.
Seasons, legal calibers and hunter education rules vary by state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page links to state wildlife agencies and public land where you can hunt.
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. Most 7.62x39mm shooting happens inside 200 yards, so confirm your zero at 50 and 100 and learn where it hits at 150.
How the Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth compares
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Prairie Reaper: a Prairie Reaper finish, $627
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched: chambered in 6mm ARC, $627
- Howa Fence Line 350 Legend Prairie Reaper: chambered in .350 Legend, a 16.25-inch barrel and a Prairie Reaper finish, $627
- Howa Fence Line 350 Legend Scorched Earth: chambered in .350 Legend and a 16.25-inch barrel, $627
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Fence Line Rifles and Howa 7.62×39 Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth after every outing, more so after rain. A safe or cabinet with a dehumidifier keeps rust away, and a quick check of the action screws each season keeps your zero where you left it.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
We send the Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth to the FFL dealer you choose. They run the federal background check, you sign the transfer form, and the rifle is yours. 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 Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth
What caliber is the Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth?
It’s chambered in 7.62x39mm with a 1:9.45 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 7.62×39 Scorched Earth
Add the Howa Fence Line 7.62×39 Scorched Earth to your cart now for $627. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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