Howa Mini Rifles, Builds, and Upgrades

[General RE LEE]

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

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[270quest]

Would the consensus be that Varget is probably the best option to chase velocity with a temp stable powder? I need something as stable as possible cause I will hunt form 75-80 degrees in the early season to 10-20 degrees in the late season.

 

[General RE LEE]

Would the consensus be that Varget is probably the best option to chase velocity with a temp stable powder? I need something as stable as possible cause I will hunt form 75-80 degrees in the early season to 10-20 degrees in the late season.

Stable and accurate but it won’t be fast. 2600-2650 FPS is a good velocity though.

 

[KyleR1985]

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

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I stopped at 30.5g under the 95’s in the AR I just didn’t trust the 6ARC bolt.

What OAL did you have the 108’s loaded in your mini?

 

[General RE LEE]

I stopped at 30.5g under the 95’s in the AR I just didn’t trust the 6ARC bolt.

What OAL did you have the 108’s loaded in your mini?

Honestly I don’t know. My CBTO is 1.710 but didn’t measure my COAL.

 

[jeremy.b]

Your more temp stable options include 8208 XBR, Benchmark, Varget and Stabal Match (edit and H4895).

Load up a mid load of whatever you have or can get, use a good thick primer and see what groups.

 

[Benjy howell]

From my experience, lever groups leave a lot to be desired until you’re at or near or above listed Max loads.




I got 2800fps with 95tmk and lever in 16” barrel at 2.3” OAL. I was cratering primers. 2700-2750 all day no issues.

Youll get 2800 in a 20” barrel with lever no issue I’d think

I should would like to find some 95 tmk bullets.. heard they would be in stock around mid January but that hasn't happened anywhere I can find

 

[waspocrew]

I should would like to find some 95 tmk bullets.. heard they would be in stock around mid January but that hasn't happened anywhere I can find

Still looking here as well. Sierra told me mid-Jan. Maybe they’ll hit the shelves soon.

 

[khuber84]

I should would like to find some 95 tmk bullets.. heard they would be in stock around mid January but that hasn't happened anywhere I can find

100gr tgk are hitting dealers, sierra told me the 95s were getting ran after that. I have several thousand on back order from a few vendors via my smiths dealer account.

 

[General RE LEE]

No pics or videos but my 6 ARC Howa was on the money today.

I’ve been loading with TAC powder and 108 ELDMs. It’s slow at 2600 FPS but extremely accurate.

 

[270quest]

Got my barreled action today….carbon 20” unit is 3 pounds 8oz, 4 pounds 1 oz with my banish suppressor. The ad says it’s 1/2x28 threads but they are actually 5/8x24 - no biggy.

Can’t wait to get my stockys stock and the SWFA 3-9x42….

 

[General RE LEE]

Has anyone tried an Oryx chassis for their Mini?

 

[270quest]

Has anyone used a Timney Trigger in a Stockys VG stock with JO Bottom Metal? As in does it fit without modification? I reached out to JO and his response was he hadn't personally but had other customers state it wasn't a problem. Just seeing if anyone on here has? If it clears and works fine, I am thinking about ordering the timney.

 

[Cantharellus]

Has anyone used a Timney Trigger in a Stockys VG stock with JO Bottom Metal? As in does it fit without modification? I reached out to JO and his response was he hadn't personally but had other customers state it wasn't a problem. Just seeing if anyone on here has? If it clears and works fine, I am thinking about ordering the timney.

Some discussion about Timney triggers and bottom metal here. Looks like @Kaleb in the post I linked is running a Timney and JO bottom.

6mm arc build Howa Mini or buy complete

Here’s a few more weight comparisons as well. This is also a picture of the original magazine vs the cut down magazine. Doesn’t save much weight but does fit mo betta.

rokslide.com

 

[Kaleb]

I don’t recall having to make room for the trigger with the bottom metal. It’s been a year or two so I could have forgot? I did have to dremel out some of the stock but I always expect that. I by no means want to sound rude by saying this but when I’m changing triggers stocks and bottom metal I look at slight modifications as part of it. It’s just part of proper reassembly. Just like 223’s have to be modified for longer coal. Barrel channels sometimes require some sanding out action inlets need a little took out here and there sometimes bottom metal fits just right sometimes it doesn’t. I promise if I can do it anyone can haha.

 

[Gynaroo]

Has anyone used a Timney Trigger in a Stockys VG stock with JO Bottom Metal? As in does it fit without modification? I reached out to JO and his response was he hadn't personally but had other customers state it wasn't a problem. Just seeing if anyone on here has? If it clears and works fine, I am thinking about ordering the timney.

I put a Timney in my mini. The stock trigger is back further on the actual assembly. The Timney is more forward and a larger curve. So it will need like 1/8” or less trimmed in the guard to allow the bottom metal to sit properly. My gunsmith did it for me.

Someone told me that the Oregongunsmith bottom metal doesn’t need any modification.

 

[Kaleb]

The JO is back in stock if anyone needs it.

 

[Ophidian]

Has anyone purchased/tested the scope/rifle combo from Howa? I am looking to get a budget setup 6mm arc to start tinkering with the cartridge. I figured 550 or so is a low cost barrier to entry and I can always just upgrade the stock/optics etc later down the road.

Alternatively I can start with a RAR gen 2 but thats more of an investment im not willing to make right off the bat.

 

[The Guide]

Has anyone purchased/tested the scope/rifle combo from Howa? I am looking to get a budget setup 6mm arc to start tinkering with the cartridge. I figured 550 or so is a low cost barrier to entry and I can always just upgrade the stock/optics etc later down the road.

Alternatively I can start with a RAR gen 2 but thats more of an investment im not willing to make right off the bat.

I've bought the scoped combo before. The scope is MOA adjustments on a MIL Dot reticle. The rings and scope are 1" are suitable and usable. Gets you shooting right out of the gate and let's you upgrade where you feel it is the most useful. On my 6mm ARC I changed the stock to a Stockys and upgraded the scope after 1 season. Neither was "required" but more of a want. If you look on gunbroker you can find the combo with the Houge stock and Nikko Sterling scope for between $490 and $510 with no CC fees or shipping from time to time. Good way to get into a ready to shoot gun with money left to buy ammo.

Jay

 

[hereinaz]

I've bought the scoped combo before. The scope is MOA adjustments on a MIL Dot reticle. The rings and scope are 1" are suitable and usable. Gets you shooting right out of the gate and let's you upgrade where you feel it is the most useful. On my 6mm ARC I changed the stock to a Stockys and upgraded the scope after 1 season. Neither was "required" but more of a want. If you look on gunbroker you can find the combo with the Houge stock and Nikko Sterling scope for between $490 and $510 with no CC fees or shipping from time to time. Good way to get into a ready to shoot gun with money left to buy ammo.

Jay

Agree, good way to start shooting but the scope is meh at best.