The Howa 1500 Fence Line HFN65CRSE is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22-inch threaded barrel. It pairs a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish on the barrel and aluminum receiver with a Scorched Earth camo synthetic stock, and it feeds from a 4+1 capacity magazine. The action is drilled and tapped for scope mounting and runs a three-position safety. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Howa 
• Model: 1500 Fence Line 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Weight: 8 lbs 
• Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 22-inch cold hammer forged steel barrel is threaded 1/2x28 and comes fitted with a muzzle brake. 
• A 1:8 twist rate is cut to stabilize a wide range of 6.5 Creedmoor bullet weights. 
• The aluminum receiver is drilled and tapped and carries the same Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish as the barrel. 
• The Scorched Earth camo synthetic stock has a fixed length of pull, a rubber recoil pad, and an HACT two-stage trigger. 
• Right-hand bolt with a three-position safety; no sights are installed, so an optic is needed for use.

The Howa 1500 action has a long track record with hunters and precision shooters, and owners of the Fence Line variant tend to echo that reputation. The trigger draws regular praise for breaking clean out of the box, and shooters generally describe the bolt as smooth with a solid lockup. Complaints when they show up are usually about the factory stock flexing under a heavy barrel contour, though the Fence Line's synthetic stock is less prone to that than some older Howa offerings.

In the field, the camo finish and threaded barrel make this a popular pick for hunters who also want to run a suppressor or brake without swapping barrels. The weight sits in a comfortable middle ground, light enough to carry on a hunt but stable enough for a rest shot. A few owners note the stock's grip texture wears smooth over a season of hard use.

On value, the 1500 platform is a common entry point for shooters who want to build a precision rig on a budget, since the action pattern has wide aftermarket support for stocks and chassis. Some buyers feel the factory rings or optic mounting hardware sold with certain packages could be better, but the base rifle is generally seen as a solid value in its class.