6mm ARC Lightweight Backpacking Rifle Build

[Caseknife]

That’s exactly what I’m planning to build and have a barreled action back order and a VG stock in order. Willing to share any pics?

I'll try to get a picture in the next few days.

 

[Caseknife]

That’s exactly what I’m planning to build and have a barreled action back order and a VG stock in order. Willing to share any pics?

 

[mahonsr]

Nice - I feel good about that. That's the standard 20" heavy barrel right? Any idea on weight - no big deal if you don't. I'm wondering if the barreled action would end up being similar in length to a 700 LA with an 18" barrel - since the howa mini will have a longer barrel but smaller action. Probably something I could figure out with internet sleuthing on the length of the howa mini action

 

[BBob]

A Mini barreled action with an 18” barrel is 24 3/4” overall. The 18” barrel dimension is bolt face to end of barrel.

 

[Caseknife]

Nice - I feel good about that. That's the standard 20" heavy barrel right? Any idea on weight - no big deal if you don't. I'm wondering if the barreled action would end up being similar in length to a 700 LA with an 18" barrel - since the howa mini will have a longer barrel but smaller action. Probably something I could figure out with internet sleuthing on the length of the howa mini action

As it sits there, with the Huron and Harris, it scaled right at 7.5#. Heavy little bugger but feels real solid and it shoots good. Yes, this is the shorter heavy barrel version.

 

[Matt5266]

That's an ideal weight for me fully dressed. Nice rig!

 

[Caseknife]

That's an ideal weight for me fully dressed. Nice rig!

Will see how it performs on a Cali hog in a few weeks with a 95 LRX.

 

[General RE LEE]

After 320 rounds, I’ve settled on the load my 22” sporter barrel Howa Mini likes.

108 ELDM
26.5 grains Varget
2670 FPS

Something I’ve learned about my 22” sporter barrel. 2-3 rounds will group sub MOA, but shots 4 or 5 will have a flyer bringing group to 1-1.5”. If I let barrel cool 3 minutes between shots, I can get sub MOA 10 shot groups. So basically the sporter is heat sensitive.

It’s a hunting rifle so I’ve only take 2 shots at a deer a couple of times.

 

[jamesmc8]

108 ELDM
26.5 grains Varget
2670 fps


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Thanks for the reminder to revisit Varget!
Howa Mini 20" Carbon Barrel

105 Berger VLD
27.0 gr Varget
2620 fps

Need to shoot some 5 shot groups for confirmation but accuracy is great on this load and ES is single digits.

 

[General RE LEE]

Thanks for the reminder to revisit Varget!
Howa Mini 20" Carbon Barrel

105 Berger VLD
27.0 gr Varget
2620 fps

Need to shoot some 5 shot groups for confirmation but accuracy is great on this load and ES is single digits.

Awesome! Yeah my problem with Lever is I don’t want 40-50 FPS swings during hunting season. I’d rather load Varget and take a hit on the velocity.

 

[mahonsr]

Couldn’t wait and switched my Howa mini barreled action in 6arc to the sporter style that came in stock first at Brownells. Brownells matched the discounted price I had the HB on backorder for so can’t complain. And sorta glad for the lighter barrel now although I haven’t seen/held the HB. The bottom “metal” and mag were the updated design with recessed mag release. Fit it in a stockys VG. EGW pic rail. Down Range Products 1/2 adapter ( it’s nice, shipped fast - will buy from them again). Man really like that stock and the grip. I did have to do a fair amount of barrel channel sanding but might should have bedded the action first and probably will. But with the Rokslide discount it’s a great stock and Stockys was responsive. I’m happy with it. Nice and light. And now to get out and shoot it! I can already tell it’s going to be a popular one at my house and my 14yo daughter pretty much claimed it…Probably should have picked up 2 actions!

 

[mahonsr]

And just checked - both versions show in stock at Brownells right now. But a little more spendy than they were

 

[General RE LEE]

Couldn’t wait and switched my Howa mini barreled action in 6arc to the sporter style that came in stock first at Brownells. Brownells matched the discounted price I had the HB on backorder for so can’t complain. And sorta glad for the lighter barrel now although I haven’t seen/held the HB. The bottom “metal” and mag were the updated design with recessed mag release. Fit it in a stockys VG. EGW pic rail. Down Range Products 1/2 adapter ( it’s nice, shipped fast - will buy from them again). Man really like that stock and the grip. I did have to do a fair amount of barrel channel sanding but might should have bedded the action first and probably will. But with the Rokslide discount it’s a great stock and Stockys was responsive. I’m happy with it. Nice and light. And now to get out and shoot it! I can already tell it’s going to be a popular one at my house and my 14yo daughter pretty much claimed it…Probably should have picked up 2 actions!

I have the 22”’ Sporter version. Great little rifle that can shoot sub MOA in 5 shot groups to a little over MOA with 15 shot groups.

Every barrel has a personality but mine doesn’t like to get too hot. It’s a hunting rifle so accurate 2-3 shot strings is fine. Groups open up with 5 + shot strings.

 

[Reburn]

Every barrel has a personality but mine doesn’t like to get too hot. It’s a hunting rifle so accurate 2-3 shot strings is fine. Groups open up with 5 + shot strings.

Thats not a personality. It's an inanimate object. That's called a defective barrel.

 

[Timberline001]

Thats not a personality. It's an inanimate object. That's called a defective barrel.

Or statistics in action haha

 

[mahonsr]

Wow I’ve looked at the 6arc before but after buying some Hornady match 108 today and comparing to my 30.06, 7-08 and 223 - that’s a short little round! Looking forward to shooting it

 

[Matt5266]

Couldn’t wait and switched my Howa mini barreled action in 6arc to the sporter style that came in stock first at Brownells. Brownells matched the discounted price I had the HB on backorder for so can’t complain. And sorta glad for the lighter barrel now although I haven’t seen/held the HB. The bottom “metal” and mag were the updated design with recessed mag release. Fit it in a stockys VG. EGW pic rail. Down Range Products 1/2 adapter ( it’s nice, shipped fast - will buy from them again). Man really like that stock and the grip. I did have to do a fair amount of barrel channel sanding but might should have bedded the action first and probably will. But with the Rokslide discount it’s a great stock and Stockys was responsive. I’m happy with it. Nice and light. And now to get out and shoot it! I can already tell it’s going to be a popular one at my house and my 14yo daughter pretty much claimed it…Probably should have picked up 2 actions!

Very cool been wanting to put one together too. What code are you using for the stock? I tried the old ROKSLIDE30 and it didnt work.

 

[ThatDUDE]

Very cool been wanting to put one together too. What code are you using for the stock? I tried the old ROKSLIDE30 and it didnt work.

I was wondering the same thing. I couldn't find any current codes.

 

[Timberline001]

I was wondering the same thing. I couldn't find any current codes.

Put one in your cart. They’re on sale for more than 30% off

 

[mahonsr]

That’s the one I used - the stock was out of stock- haha - so it was a few weeks for me to get it which wasn’t a big deal to me because I was waiting for the barreled action anyways. I had several communications with stockys and they were really responsive. I’d just reach out to them and see if they’re still offering it. I got the black with grey web and like it a lot.