Description
The Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag is Howa’s TSP X rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC, built with a 24-inch threaded barrel and a American Flag aluminum TSP X chassis. A Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope comes with it. It’s priced at $1,276 and in stock now. If you want one rifle for deer, pronghorn and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.
Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag features
The TSP X sets the Howa 1500 in an aluminum chassis made for precision work. It’s heavy on purpose: the weight soaks up recoil and keeps the rifle steady on a bipod or bag.
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.
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 5/8×24 at the muzzle and ships with a thread protector, ready for a brake or can.
Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag specs
- Model: Howa TSP X
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Barrel length: 24 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 5/8×24
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: American Flag aluminum TSP X chassis
- Overall length: 44.25 inches
- Weight: 13.5 lb
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Optic: Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope included
- Scope mounted on the factory base
- Price: $1,276
Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag optic
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. Plan on a box of ammo to zero it and confirm your holds before the season.
What the 6.5 PRC is good for
The 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) is a Hornady design from 2018. It’s a short magnum built to push long 6.5mm bullets faster than the 6.5 Creedmoor. It shoots flatter and carries more energy than the 6.5 Creedmoor, which makes it a long-range target round and a good choice for deer, pronghorn and sheep at distance.
Factory loads use 130 to 156 grain bullets, with 143 and 147 grain loads being common. The 1:8 twist suits those long bullets. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure.
Is this the right rifle for you?
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 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. For game, choose a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet. Practice ammo is fine for paper but not for animals.
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.
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 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 TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag compares
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC: a black stock, $1,276
- Howa Walnut Hunter 6.5 PRC: the Hunter model, a 22-inch barrel and a walnut stock, $625
- Howa TSP X 6.5 Creedmoor: chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, a black stock and a plain muzzle, $1,224
You can also browse all Howa APC and TSP X Chassis Rifles, Howa Rifles With Scope and Howa 6.5 PRC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Keep the Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag 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.
How buying a rifle online works
We send the Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag 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 TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag
What caliber is the Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag?
It’s chambered in 6.5 PRC with a 1:8 twist.
Does it come with a scope?
Yes. It ships with a Nikko Stirling 4-16x50mm scope.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 5/8×24.
What is the Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag good for?
It’s at its best on deer, pronghorn and long-range targets.
Buy the Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag today
The Howa TSP X 6.5 PRC American Flag is in stock at $1,276. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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