Description
Our Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor is a TSP X bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor. It comes with a 24-inch barrel, a aluminum TSP X chassis and 5-round capacity. A Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope comes with it. It sells for $1,224, and it’s in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, black bear and long-range targets.
Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor features
Howa’s TSP X is a chassis rifle package with the scope included. The aluminum chassis gives the action a solid, consistent bed and makes the rifle easy to accessorize.
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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa TSP X
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Aluminum TSP X chassis
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 44.25 inches
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Optic: Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope included
- Scope mounted on the factory base
- Price: $1,224
The scope on the Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor
This rifle comes with a Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope. 4 to 16 power with a 50mm objective gives you enough magnification for steel at distance and a bright picture at dawn and dusk. Zero it at 100 yards with your hunting load and confirm at the distance you expect to shoot.
Why 6.5 Creedmoor?
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. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the 6.5 Creedmoor too.
Who should buy it
It’s for shooters who want a heavy, stable chassis rifle with the scope already included. The 24-inch barrel gets the most velocity out of the cartridge, which helps at longer range.
Best 6.5 Creedmoor loads for this rifle
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
Set up at 25 yards first so your first shots land on paper. Then move back to 100 yards and adjust in small steps, firing three-shot groups and letting the barrel cool between them. 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.
How the Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor compares
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon Black: the Hera H7 model, no scope and a carbon fiber barrel, $1,224
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon OD Green: the Hera H7 model, an OD Green stock and no scope, $1,224
- Howa Hera H7 6.5 Creedmoor Carbon Tan: the Hera H7 model, a tan stock and no scope, $1,224
- Howa Superlite 6.5 Creedmoor Scoped: the Superlite model, a 16.25-inch barrel and a gray green stock, $1,302
You can also browse all Howa APC and TSP X Chassis Rifles, Howa Rifles With Scope and Howa 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Keep the Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor unloaded and stored somewhere dry. Don’t leave it in a soft case after a wet hunt; let it dry out, oil the metal lightly and check the action screws now and then.
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 TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. For the federal side, see the ATF firearms Q&A. Your state may add its own rules, so look those up too.
Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor FAQ
What caliber is the Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor?
It’s chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor 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?
Yes. It ships with a Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Buy the Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor today
Add the Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor to your cart now for $1,224. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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