Howa Mini Rifles, Builds, and Upgrades

[Kaleb]

Kimber 84M is the same way. I actually bought two sets to get the offset correct on mine. One will need to be re-drilled.

I apologize if it’s already been said but I marked the angle I wanted and stuck mine to a bench grinder. Done a little at a time until I got it like I wanted. I couldn’t take the overhang even though I knew it wasn’t bothering anything but me. Still has plenty of meat and looks better to me.

 

[Kaleb]

5/8”.24 isn’t a deal breaker. I can order a 1/2-28 base for the Scythe or like you said just get a thread adapter.
Does anyone know the diameter at 18” on the 22” sporter?

Thats what I done. The 1/2x28 base. That’s what I’ve done with the scythe and nomad ti both since they come 5/8. The evos were handy coming with both plates.

 

[Tbuckus]

Ordered the 22” barrel rifle.
Next is to order a stocky stock

 

[Stocky]

I apologize if it’s already been said but I marked the angle I wanted and stuck mine to a bench grinder. Done a little at a time until I got it like I wanted. I couldn’t take the overhang even though I knew it wasn’t bothering anything but me. Still has plenty of meat and looks better to me.

Able to post a picture?

 

[Kaleb]

 

[Kaleb]

Ha after taking a picture of it I can see where the next one can be improved upon. Didn’t pay much attention to it until now. You could go at a little harder angle but either way I like it better than before. If I could order them I’d have it stopped flush and have the ring part slid back. That would give me better ring spacing too. The Talley’s I replaced are more like that

 

[JCMCUBIC]

... If I could order them I’d have it stopped flush and have the ring part slid back. That would give me better ring spacing too...

Yep. If made to a "wish list", both front and rear would be reversible with no port overhang to give more flexibility in spacing.

I've used DNZ Game Reaper 2's (2 piece, 4 screw) bases and reversed them to max ring spacing on the Mini. I had to file a touch for clearance on bolt lift but with the SWFA 3-9 it was wide spacing, light weight, low mounting and the port completely open.

 

[Stocky]

All together off to shoot a bit this evening.

 

[Tbuckus]

All together off to shoot a bit this evening.
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Do you have a weight, as shown?

 

[Stocky]

Do you have a weight, as shown?

7 pounds 1 oz or in the correct units 3.208KG.

 

[Randy11]

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Sorry if you already said, but what action is that? I feel like the overhang isworse on my 84m.

Anyone have a guess as to whether grinding on it like that compromises their strength at all?

 

[Stocky]

Sorry if you already said, but what action is that? I feel like the overhang isworse on my 84m.

Anyone have a guess as to whether grinding on it like that compromises their strength at all?

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There's an 84m in his picture. But I think you will see a glimpse that it's a 223 which may have a longer rear bridge.

 

[Randy11]

There's an 84m in his picture. But I think you will see a glimpse that it's a 223 which may have a longer rear bridge.

Sorry, I obviously scrolled right past the first picture.

I'm surprised the same action is that much different on a .223 than a 7-08.

 

[Unckebob]

I am buying the version with the wood stock and a carbon fiber barrel. I cannot wait for it.

 

[Stocky]

Sorry, I obviously scrolled right past the first picture.

I'm surprised the same action is that much different on a .223 than a 7-08.

223 is about .5" shorter than 7mm08 and they only run in the front of the mag box (they use a spacer).

 

[saltwatermuzzy]

Picking up my 6arc next week, thanks for the upgrade post. Got my list of upgrades to do, still undecided on the scope. Would you recommend a SWFA 6x or 3-9x? Newer rifle hunter and live in CA so stuck with non lead.

 

[Williammcinall]

Finsihed my 2nd mini. Both in 6 arc with stockys stocks

 

[Kaleb]

Picking up my 6arc next week, thanks for the upgrade post. Got my list of upgrades to do, still undecided on the scope. Would you recommend a SWFA 6x or 3-9x? Newer rifle hunter and live in CA so stuck with non lead.

I think it will be personal preference. I like both but prefer the 3-9. The next guy might rather have the 6x. You will not be making a mistake with either one.

 

[Stocky]

Finsihed my 2nd mini. Both in 6 arc with stockys stocks

Whats your recoil pad? I'd like to see what fits the stockys VG as I'd like a bit of extra LOP

 

[TimberHunter]

Finsihed my 2nd mini. Both in 6 arc with stockys stocks

Are you bedding the action/lug? My VG and mini will be here soon, trying to decide if I should bed it


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