6mm arc build Howa Mini or buy complete

[MT_Fin]

I have a Maven RS1.2 in route for mine, but I’m concerned it is too much scope for this trim little gun. I was going to get an SWFA 3-9 but drug my feet and they sold out. I see there is one in the classifieds though.

Maybe I should grab that or a Huron/Credo instead of the Maven?

@The Guide do you like the Maven on yours?

 

[MT_Fin]

Stockys has the VG on sale for $399 right now.

 

[MuleyFever]

Waiting for this Stockys stock is killing me….will be a nice backcountry rifle once it’s all buttoned up…Rings and bases will add 5 oz, figuring around 23oz for stock and bedding. Puts me at 7 pounds 2-3 oz. 106 and 108s at 2700 FPS will be a sweet little killing package.


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That carbon barrel is listed with 1/2-28 threads at Brownells. Is that what it actually is? Seems like it should be 5/8 on that barrel.

 

[IDVortex]

I have a Maven RS1.2 in route for mine, but I’m concerned it is too much scope for this trim little gun. I was going to get an SWFA 3-9 but drug my feet and they sold out. I see there is one in the classifieds though.

Maybe I should grab that or a Huron/Credo instead of the Maven?

@The Guide do you like the Maven on yours?

Id be curious on this as well. Tempted of the Maven or just get a NXS

 

[Josh Boyd]

That carbon barrel is listed with 1/2-28 threads at Brownells. Is that what it actually is? Seems like it should be 5/8 on that barrel.

Brownells listed specs are always a little dubious. You are correct as it is a 5/8 thread.

 

[BigEd36]

The larger rim diameter of the 6 ARC (compared to the .223 Remington) has caused problems with bolt weakness in AR-15 rifles. Do the bolts in a Howa Mini Action have the same problem? Or are they larger diameter than AR-15 bolts? I don't relish the idea of a bolt failing by my face and hands, or even worse, having it happening to my wife.

 

[General RE LEE]

The larger rim diameter of the 6 ARC (compared to the .223 Remington) has caused problems with bolt weakness in AR-15 rifles. Do the bolts in a Howa Mini Action have the same problem? Or are they larger diameter than AR-15 bolts? I don't relish the idea of a bolt failing by my face and hands, or even worse, having it happening to my wife.

No it’s completely fine in a bolt action.

 

[270quest]

That carbon barrel is listed with 1/2-28 threads at Brownells. Is that what it actually is? Seems like it should be 5/8 on that barrel.

5/8x24 - the online listing is incorrect

 

[BigEd36]

No it’s completely fine in a bolt action.

Thanks. I had thought just buying an upper might be a more affordable way to try a 6ARC but I'll pass on that idea.

 

[jeremy.b]

I have a Maven RS1.2 in route for mine, but I’m concerned it is too much scope for this trim little gun. I was going to get an SWFA 3-9 but drug my feet and they sold out. I see there is one in the classifieds though.

Maybe I should grab that or a Huron/Credo instead of the Maven?

@The Guide do you like the Maven on yours?

We slapped a 3-9x40 Huron on ours. Not really setup to reach out there a long ways (no dialing) but for a simple mid-lightish weight scope, we dig it.

 

[MuleyFever]

I know Brownells runs sales on these Mini barreled actions every now and then but has that included the carbon barrel in the past or just usually the steel version?

 

[MT_Fin]

I know Brownells runs sales on these Mini barreled actions every now and then but has that included the carbon barrel in the past or just usually the steel version?

When they do the holiday x% off sales it typically works in them. I looked at one during their Presidents’ Day sale and it worked in the cart.

 

[jeremy.b]

They'll sometimes have a 15% coupon that applies to any guy part,etc, or a sale on most Howa barreled actions. I didn't really see much consistency though, at least around the holidays.

 

[MuleyFever]

When they do the holiday x% off sales it typically works in them. I looked at one during their Presidents’ Day sale and it worked in the cart.

What was the discount for that Presidents Day sale?

Anyone paying attention remember what the usual discount is when they put the barreled actions on sale?

 

[MT_Fin]

They had two, one was like $25 off order of $250 and the other I got via email (I think) was 15% off.

 

[MuleyFever]

Been planning on getting the wife a 6 ARC. Planned on the Ruger Gen 2 but with the Stockys sale a mini barreled action is pretty tempting.

 

[General RE LEE]

I’m building a Tikka 6.5 PRC for next deer season but I had so much pleasure and excellent results with my Howa 6 ARC, it will still be my primary.

Varget and a 22” barrel is .22lr quiet with a can.

Here’s my buddy shooting my 6 ARC at 600 yards. Such a pleasure to shoot.

 

[MuleyFever]

5/8x24 - the online listing is incorrect

Did you weigh just the barreled action? Brownells says 3.7lbs.

 

[jeremy.b]

Did you weigh just the barreled action? Brownells says 3.7lbs.

Howa Mini Rifles, Builds, and Upgrades

Some groups with 22” Howa Mini 6 ARC 30.7 grains Lever 108 ELDM. 2750 FPS. It rings steel at 600 well. 600 yards 100 yards

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[270quest]

Did you weigh just the barreled action? Brownells says 3.7lbs.

With factory bm and mag, 3 pounds 8.1 oz on my scale when I first got it