Description
The Howa Fence Line 7mm PRC is Howa’s Fence Line rifle chambered in 7mm PRC, built with a 24-inch threaded barrel, a Scorched Earth camo synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. It’s priced at $616 and in stock now. Most buyers pick it for elk, mule deer and long-range targets.
What you get with the Howa Fence Line 7mm PRC
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.
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. 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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Fence Line
- Caliber: 7mm PRC
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:8
- 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: $616
Why 7mm PRC?
Hornady released the 7mm PRC in 2022. It’s a long-action magnum designed around very long, heavy 7mm bullets. It’s built for elk, mule deer and long-range shooting. It carries a lot of energy far out, so it’s a serious choice for western hunts.
Factory loads use 160 to 180 grain bullets. The 1:8 twist is fast enough for the long 175 and 180 grain bullets the round was designed for. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the 7mm PRC too.
Who this rifle is for
It’s built for ranchers, predator hunters and anyone who keeps a rifle in the truck. The 24-inch barrel gets the most velocity out of the cartridge, which helps at longer range.
Best 7mm PRC 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. When you hunt with it, zero with the exact hunting load you’ll carry, since a different bullet can land an inch or two away at 100 yards.
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.
Getting it zeroed
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 7mm PRC really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
How the Howa Fence Line 7mm PRC compares
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Fence Line 243 Win Prairie Reaper: chambered in .243 Winchester, a 22-inch barrel and a Prairie Reaper finish, $626
- Howa Fence Line 243 Win Scorched Earth: chambered in .243 Winchester and a 22-inch barrel, $626
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched: chambered in 6mm ARC and a 20-inch barrel, $627
- Howa Fence Line 350 Legend Prairie Reaper: chambered in .350 Legend, a 16.25-inch barrel and a Prairie Reaper finish, $627
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Fence Line Rifles and Howa 7mm PRC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Fence Line 7mm PRC
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
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 7mm PRC there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. 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 7mm PRC questions
What caliber is the Howa Fence Line 7mm PRC?
It’s chambered in 7mm PRC 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. It’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 1/2×28.
Order your Howa Fence Line 7mm PRC
Add the Howa Fence Line 7mm PRC to your cart now for $616. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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