Howa Mini 6 Dasher

[KyleR1985]

6mm (or .22) GT in a Superlite could be fun...

I have the same convenience factors to do dasher (brass, dies, access to a reamer) for the superlite.

Have mag follower cut and just need to stick a spacer in there to get it to feed right. Already ran it with some cardboard back there works great. And the super lite mags are really simple shapes. Single stack helps.

Given the weight of the rifle, the dashers and GT’s and maybe a 22 creed are a good fit.

I’ll probably go with an 18” dasher barrel on this build.

 

[Williammcinall]

@Williammcinall

I spoke with Paul at PR.

He made a slight modification to the mag box to get the dasher to feed.

Thanks for linking me up with him. I'll try to get mine modified and rolling.

Hopefully it works out for you! he did all the magic on mine and it's my favorite rifle by far! i've got more builds on the way with him since he did such good work on this project and figuring out those small details to make it work

 

[OFFSHORE]

I have just found this thread and read the whole thing. . .you guys have done a fantastic job with your rifles and keeping this thread updated!!! Thank you.

What led me to this thread is I have a Howa Mini in 22 ARC and the last year and a half piled up a bunch of deer and hogs in three states with it and 80gr. ELD-M's. . .but like you all - I WANT MORE. This is now going to be fed by a 6 Dasher. I'm wanting to stick with the tipped bullets from Hornady and Sierra in the 105 to 109 grain range, could you tell me about your reamer freebore or reamer print and from whom - PLEASE? I'll be using Lapua 6BR brass hydro-formed for this too. I have been on the hunt for the 450 Bushmaster Mags and looking into the same bolt purchase (help with this too, please) for my build. I'm going a slightly different route then you all barrel wise, I like them a little longer . . .going with a Brux #4 1/7.5 tw at 24". Thank you in advance for any info you can send my way, and keep up the good work with your finds for this thread.

 

[SUD1988]

@Williammcinall

I spoke with Paul at PR.

He made a slight modification to the mag box to get the dasher to feed.

Thanks for linking me up with him. I'll try to get mine modified and rolling.

Please report on how this goes. I am wanting to ream my 6 ARC to a Dasher still. I already have the 6 ARC JO hinged floor plate.

 

[thenodnarb]

@KyleR1985
I'm getting ready to do the same thing you've done. 6arc mini BA from brownells and a JTAC chassis. Want to ream it to 6 dasher.

You mentioned access to a reamer. Is this something that can be done at home? Or do you need a gunsmith with a lathe? Does the barrel need to be removed from the action? I've heard Howa's can be a bear to remove, often destroying the barrel.

Debating if this will be a cost effective way to start the project or if I need to invest in a prefit.

 

[KyleR1985]

@KyleR1985
I'm getting ready to do the same thing you've done. 6arc mini BA from brownells and a JTAC chassis. Want to ream it to 6 dasher.

You mentioned access to a reamer. Is this something that can be done at home? Or do you need a gunsmith with a lathe? Does the barrel need to be removed from the action? I've heard Howa's can be a bear to remove, often destroying the barrel.

Debating if this will be a cost effective way to start the project or if I need to invest in a prefit.

Sorry I didn’t reply sooner. It cannot be done at home unless you have access to a lathe and know how to chamber barrels.

Yes barrel has to be removed. And don’t listen to anyone tell you Howa barrels are any different than any other. I’ve removed and reinstalled several at home now without issue. You need a tight barrel vise that won’t slip, and impact. If your smith can’t get a Howa barrel off, or charges you more for it, get a new smith.

If you can get your barrel off, I can get you the information you need to work with a barrel maker to make a prefit for you. You’ll also need to be able to reinstall. Shoot me a pm if you need help.


I would guess you’re better off sending to a smith. If you want the easy button, tell the barrel maker to build a Howa mini barrel, and chamber it .050” deep. Any smith can then headspace it to your action by setting back tenon and shoulder and recess very quickly and easily.