6mm arc build Howa Mini or buy complete

[jeremy.b]

How stable is that front picatinny rail? Think I could mount just that front rail with a red dot? I’m worried it may be too much stress on a couple screws.

I locked both bases down with Locktite 380. It's not as robust as a solid pic rail, but this setup makes it easy to get rounds in and out of the action.

 

[Ferrulewax]

I locked both bases down with Locktite 380. It's not as robust as a solid pic rail, but this setup makes it easy to get rounds in and out of the action.

Gotcha, yeah there is no way I would put a solid rail on one, with my blind mag it’s hard enough as is even with the clearance from a set of talleys.

 

[jeremy.b]

Mini Shooters,

Is there a barrel/caliber you would want to pick up as a group buy? The balance will go to stock in our store.

We are building out LS Wild to fill some niches, and the Howa Mini is one of them. I love my little Mini and my partner just bought one cause he liked mine so much.

My 2 cents: Stainless! 6 ARC, 223 & maybe 6.5 Grendel.

 

[Gynaroo]

I just jumped into 6 arc. I won an AR-15 in a raffle and didn’t like the gas. Sold the rifle and kept the brass. My son is 11 and is nervous about my 243 or 6.5. So I decided to build a rifle. After reading so many different posts went with the 20” Howa mini. Stockys vg stock, Talley rings, Timney trigger. Now for all the things to get to me.

When you guys talk about making the action smoother by sanding. Forgive my ignorance but where are we supposed to sand or polish to help with that?

 

[Te Hopo]

I just jumped into 6 arc. I won an AR-15 in a raffle and didn’t like the gas. Sold the rifle and kept the brass. My son is 11 and is nervous about my 243 or 6.5. So I decided to build a rifle. After reading so many different posts went with the 20” Howa mini. Stockys vg stock, Talley rings, Timney trigger. Now for all the things to get to me.

When you guys talk about making the action smoother by sanding. Forgive my ignorance but where are we supposed to sand or polish to help with that?

The main bolt body, you can either sand it or use the route I took, spend a few evenings watching TV and cycling the action hundreds or times.
That smoothed any contact points up really nicely

 

[MEdude]

I'm running the Warne hyperlite lows on the Burris 2 PC bases and have plenty of room on a Trijicon Huron with a 40 mm Trijicon Huron.

For funzies, I just slapped on a SWFA 3-9x42 with Warne Maxima lows on my Howa ARC Mini:

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Edit: the Maxima's are bombproof, but heavy. There are other ring options that are lighter (but perhaps not as robust).

Thanks a bunch for swapping scopes and then a photo.
My concern was also with caps once on. All worry is put to bed.

 

[MEdude]

When you guys talk about making the action smoother by sanding. Forgive my ignorance but where are we supposed to sand or polish to help with that?

I accelerated the process by cycling several times, seeing where it was contacting, a tiny dab of 1200 grit diamond polish placed on the contact areas, then cycled for 5min. Wiped it down, lube, test. Repeat process as needed.
Done in 15 or 20 minutes.
It’s smooth now.

 

[270quest]

Heres how my build is playing out - Headed to my FFL to pick up the barreled action today.

20" Howa Mini Carbon Fiber Barrel - Today
Stockys VG Desert Sagebrush Stock - Backordered hopefully in by end of Feb.
JO Outdoors Hinged BM - As soon as they finish this new batch - im on the list
Reduced Trigger Pull Spring from EBAY - In
Burris 2 Piece Pic Base - In
Warne Mnt Tech Low rings - In
SWFA SS 3-9X42 - supposed to arrive Thursday
Banish Backcountry Suppressor - in

Should be about 7.2-7.5 pounds all up ready to go.

Going to be a do all 0-600 yard lightweight Mnt Rifle. A 106, 108, 109 at 2700 FPS or more at the 5-8k elevation I hunt produces really good numbers way out there....

 

[HNTR918]

Heres how my build is playing out - Headed to my FFL to pick up the barreled action today.

20" Howa Mini Carbon Fiber Barrel - Today
Stockys VG Desert Sagebrush Stock - Backordered hopefully in by end of Feb.
JO Outdoors Hinged BM - As soon as they finish this new batch - im on the list
Reduced Trigger Pull Spring from EBAY - In
Burris 2 Piece Pic Base - In
Warne Mnt Tech Low rings - In
SWFA SS 3-9X42 - supposed to arrive Thursday
Banish Backcountry Suppressor - in

Should be about 7.2-7.5 pounds all up ready to go.

Going to be a do all 0-600 yard lightweight Mnt Rifle. A 106, 108, 109 at 2700 FPS or more at the 5-8k elevation I hunt produces really good numbers way out there....

I'd do the same build but the Howa action is just so rough.
I hate having to change hand position between shots just to get the round ejected and a new one loaded.

 

[270quest]

I'd do the same build but the Howa action is just so rough.
I hate having to change hand position between shots just to get the round ejected and a new one loaded.

If I have to, ill send it up to Karl and have him work over/smooth it up. I know its not the same (Mini vs Full Size) but some of the Weatherby Vanguards I had 10-15+ years ago ran very well and never caused me any issue

 

[KyleR1985]

Heres how my build is playing out - Headed to my FFL to pick up the barreled action today.

20" Howa Mini Carbon Fiber Barrel - Today
Stockys VG Desert Sagebrush Stock - Backordered hopefully in by end of Feb.
JO Outdoors Hinged BM - As soon as they finish this new batch - im on the list
Reduced Trigger Pull Spring from EBAY - In
Burris 2 Piece Pic Base - In
Warne Mnt Tech Low rings - In
SWFA SS 3-9X42 - supposed to arrive Thursday
Banish Backcountry Suppressor - in

Should be about 7.2-7.5 pounds all up ready to go.

Going to be a do all 0-600 yard lightweight Mnt Rifle. A 106, 108, 109 at 2700 FPS or more at the 5-8k elevation I hunt produces really good numbers way out there....

Stockys Vg, .223, 16” factory barrel, 19 ounce optic, 13 ounce suppressor, oversized bolt knob, JO bottom metal

7lbs 6oz. You should be right on with weight.



35” no can, 40” with can


This is my wife’s rifle and my stock and can. I’ll be swapping in 6mm, Swfa 3-9. Weight won’t change more than an ounce or two.

 

[Cantharellus]

Heres how my build is playing out - Headed to my FFL to pick up the barreled action today.

20" Howa Mini Carbon Fiber Barrel - Today
Stockys VG Desert Sagebrush Stock - Backordered hopefully in by end of Feb.
JO Outdoors Hinged BM - As soon as they finish this new batch - im on the list
Reduced Trigger Pull Spring from EBAY - In
Burris 2 Piece Pic Base - In
Warne Mnt Tech Low rings - In
SWFA SS 3-9X42 - supposed to arrive Thursday
Banish Backcountry Suppressor - in

Should be about 7.2-7.5 pounds all up ready to go.

Going to be a do all 0-600 yard lightweight Mnt Rifle. A 106, 108, 109 at 2700 FPS or more at the 5-8k elevation I hunt produces really good numbers way out there....

It's cool to see other build plans! Here's mine.

22" Howa mini sporter. 63.2oz actual weight.
Stockys VG bare carbon. 23.3oz actual weight.
Outer Impact 20moa pic rail. 2oz spec weight.
Warne Mtn tech low. 3.5oz spec weight.
SWFA 3-9x42. 19.84 spec weight.
Deadair Nomad Ti XC. 9.4oz actual weight.

Got the stock and action already. I should have everything else this week. With factory bottom plastic and DBM it will be around 7.6 lbs. I plan to cut the barrel to 17 or 18" which should save a few ounces.

 

[Harronek]

I don’t seem to be able to find the info on brownells site .
How much does the 20 inch barrelled action weigh ?
I’m trying to work out a few things before purchasing components.

Cheers

Ken

 

[jeremy.b]

I don’t seem to be able to find the info on brownells site .
How much does the 20 inch barrelled action weigh ?
I’m trying to work out a few things before purchasing components.

Cheers

Ken

Go back a couple pages: 4lbs, 6 oz.

 

[Harronek]

Thank you
I am contemplating a MDT LSS chassis and a Luth AR stock .
By my calculations I should be able to get it under 9 lbs scoped and ready to go which is my target weight.
I would have definitely contemplated a Carbon Stocky’s but they aren’t available here in Australia and they won’t export out of the USA .