Description
The Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek is a 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifle with a 20-inch barrel, a carbon fiber stock in Kryptek Obskura camo and 3-round capacity. It’s priced at $1,093 and in stock now. It’s a solid match for deer, black bear and long-range targets.
Inside the Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek
The Superlite is Howa’s lightweight mountain rifle. The action and barrel are trimmed for weight, and the carbon fiber stock keeps the whole rifle easy to carry on long climbs.
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.
What the 6.5 Creedmoor is good for
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. For chamber and pressure specs, see the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard, or read the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek specs
- Model: Howa Superlite
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 20 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Carbon fiber stock in Kryptek Obskura camo
- Magazine capacity: 3 rounds
- Overall length: 39 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $1,093
Who this rifle is for
If your hunts involve long hikes or steep climbs, a lighter rifle is easier to carry, and that matters on the last mile. A 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle short and balanced without giving up much velocity.
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. 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.
More about the Howa Superlite
Howa’s Superlite is made for hunters who walk a lot. A carbon fiber stock and a slimmed 1500 action keep weight down, so it’s the rifle you won’t mind carrying all day.
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 Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek vs similar Howa rifles
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Green: a green stock and a threaded muzzle, $1,093
- Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Tan: a tan stock and a threaded muzzle, $1,093
- Howa Superlite Gen2 6.5 Creedmoor: a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $977
- Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Scoped: a 16.25-inch barrel, a gray green stock and a scope included, $1,302
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Superlite Rifles, Howa Carbon Fiber Rifles and Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek
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 Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. The ATF questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek?
It’s chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 3 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?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Order your Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek
Add the Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Kryptek to your cart now for $1,093. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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