Howa USA Lightweight Short 2 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle, HHSSL65CRTAN-16

Product Description

Howa USA Lightweight Short 2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 16.25″ Lite profile barrel. Overall length is 38.75″, which keeps it handy in a blind, a truck, or thick brush. The barrel has a 1:10″ twist.

What sets it apart

The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, and the rifle is listed as suppressor ready. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting an optic. The HS Precision stock comes in tan with black webbing and has a 13.37″ length of pull. You also get a HACT trigger, a 3 position safety, and a hinged floorplate magazine that holds 4+1 rounds.

This rifle has no sights. You will need to add a scope before you head out, so plan on bases and rings that fit this receiver. Check the fit before you order.

It suits hunters who want a short 6.5 Creedmoor for walking and stand hunting. It also works for range shooters who want a compact rifle they can run with a suppressor. Good gear to pair with it includes a scope, mounts, a suppressor with a 1/2×28 mount, a bipod, a sling, and a few boxes of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition.

Howa USA Lightweight Short 2 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle, HHSSL65CRTAN-16 Specifications

Fits and Pairs With

• Winchester Ammunition Supreme Long Range, 6.5 Creedmoor, 140 Grain, 20 Round Box
• Fiocchi Ammunition Backwoods Hunter, 6.5 Creedmoor, 120 Grain, Copper Hollow Point, 20 Round Box
• Winchester Ammunition Super Match, 6.5 Creedmoor, 140 Grain, Boat Tail Hollow Point, 20 Round Box
• Winchester Ammunition USA, 6.5 Creedmoor, 125 Grain, Jacketed Hollow Point, 20 Round Box

Ordering from Western Sport

Order online and we ship it to the licensed FFL dealer you choose near you — see how buying a gun online works. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What caliber is the Howa Lightweight Short 2 in this model?

A: 6.5 Creedmoor. It feeds from a hinged floorplate magazine that holds 4+1 rounds.

Q: Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor?

A: Yes. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, and the rifle is listed as suppressor ready.

Q: Does the Howa Lightweight Short 2 come with sights?

A: No. It has no sights, so you will need to add an optic. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting one.

Q: What is the barrel length and twist rate?

A: The barrel is 16.25" long with a Lite profile. The twist rate is 1:10".

Q: What is the overall length and length of pull?

A: Overall length is 38.75". Length of pull is 13.37" on the HS Precision stock.

Warranty and Manufacturer

Covered by the Howa USA factory warranty; warranty terms come from Howa USA.

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