The Howa HS Precision is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6mm ARC, built around Howa's factory barreled action. It ships with a 22-inch threaded barrel suited to muzzle devices and suppressors, along with a scope-ready receiver machined for direct optic mounting. The rifle wears a Grey/Black Web finish across the stock and metal, and it feeds from a 5-round magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Howa 
• Model: HS Precision 
• Caliber: 6mm ARC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Finish: Grey/Black Web 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch threaded barrel accepts muzzle devices and suppressors without gunsmithing 
• Bolt-action design with a three-position safety for controlled bolt manipulation 
• Magazine-fed, with a factory 5-round magazine included 
• Receiver is machined and drilled for direct scope base mounting 
• Grey/Black Web finish covers the stock and the exposed metal surfaces

Howa's HS Precision bolt guns have a reputation for tight accuracy straight out of the box, and shooters chambering the 6mm ARC version tend to echo that. The barreled action is the part owners praise most: the factory chambering and crown get credit for consistent groups without any smithing.

The HS Precision stock draws mixed reactions. Some shooters like the vertical grip and adjustable comb for getting behind a scope quickly, while others feel the stock is heavier than they want for anything beyond bench or prone shooting. The threaded 22-inch barrel is popular with owners who want to add a suppressor or muzzle brake.

Aftermarket support for Howa actions is smaller than for a Remington 700 pattern gun, which some buyers note when hunting for triggers or chassis upgrades. Value is usually seen as strong for the price point, especially for a rifle that shoots well without additional tuning.