The Howa M1500 Fence Line is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm PRC, built on Howa's 1500 action with a 24-inch threaded barrel. It has a Tungsten Cerakote finish over the barreled action and a Grey Light camo synthetic stock in a right-hand configuration. The rifle feeds from an internal magazine with 3+1 capacity and is set up for scope mounting rather than iron sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Howa 
• Model: M1500 Fence Line 
• Caliber: 7mm PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 24 in 
• Weight: 8.50 lbs 
• Finish: Tungsten Cerakote 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 24-inch cold hammer forged barrel is threaded 1/2x28 and comes with a factory-installed muzzle brake. 
• A two-stage HACT trigger pairs with a three-position safety for a clean, adjustable break. 
• The aluminum receiver is drilled and tapped, so it accepts a scope base directly without sights. 
• Rifling twist is 1:8, matched to heavier 7mm PRC bullet weights. 
• The synthetic stock has a rubber recoil pad and a Grey Light camo finish for field use.

Owners of the Howa 1500 action generally praise the HACT two-stage trigger, saying it breaks cleanly out of the box without needing gunsmithing. The action has a long-standing reputation for smooth cycling, and the tungsten Cerakote finish on the Fence Line holds up well to field handling and weather.

In 7mm PRC, the threaded barrel and installed muzzle brake help tame the recoil of a magnum cartridge, and the drilled-and-tapped receiver makes mounting glass straightforward. Some shooters find the factory synthetic stock a bit stiff under recoil compared to aftermarket chassis options.

The Howa 1500 has a large following among budget-minded precision shooters because the action drops into a wide range of aftermarket stocks and chassis systems. Buyers generally consider the Fence Line good value for a magnum bolt gun, though owners used to detachable box magazines sometimes find the internal magazine limiting.