The Howa M1500 Mini APC (Howa part no. HCRA702620USA) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Grendel and built around a 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel cut with a 1-in-8-inch twist. Howa wraps the action in a stars-and-stripes USA flag synthetic stock that is pillar bedded for a stable, repeatable bedding surface, and ships the rifle complete with a Nikko Stirling 4-12×40 scope already mounted, so there is no separate optic to source. A three-position safety keeps the rifle simple and predictable to run, and the compact 20-inch barrel makes this Mini APC package handy for blinds, brush, and truck-gun duty. 6.5 Grendel offers a mild-recoiling, efficient round for hunting and target work out of a short-action platform.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6.5 Grendel, a mild-recoiling, efficient short-action cartridge for hunting and target work.
• Fitted with a 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel cut with a 1-in-8-inch twist.
• Ships with a Nikko Stirling 4-12×40 scope already mounted, ready to shoot out of the box.
• Wears a pillar-bedded USA flag synthetic stock for a stable, repeatable bedding surface.
• Runs a three-position safety for simple, predictable operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this package include a scope? Yes, it ships complete with a Nikko Stirling 4-12×40 scope, so there is no separate optic to buy or mount.

What is pillar bedding? It is a bedding method that adds rigid, precisely fitted pillars where the action screws down, improving accuracy and consistency over standard bedding.

Buy the Howa M1500 Mini APC Rifle, 6.5 Grendel

Get a complete, scoped 6.5 Grendel package with a patriotic finish from Howa. It pairs naturally with the rest of our bolt action rifles lineup. As a firearm, it ships from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your local FFL for transfer — reach out and we will have it moving as soon as it’s ready.