Howa Mini Rifles, Builds, and Upgrades

[N2TRKYS]

That bolt knob looks hideous.

 

[thenodnarb]

Here’s the new bolt knob I was posting about a couple of months ago for the Howa Mini (and Tikka). It is working exceptionally well & definitely alleviates and feeling of heavy bolt lift on the Howa.

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Where or when is this available?

That bolt knob looks hideous.

Behold! Beauty's eye holder!
Or something

 

[Fred@Exterra]

Where or when is this available?


Behold! Beauty's eye holder!
Or something

We should have them on the webpage in a week or so.


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[N2TRKYS]

Where or when is this available?


Behold! Beauty's eye holder!
Or something

In all fairness, all oversized bolt knobs look bad.

 

[Fred@Exterra]

In all fairness, all oversized bolt knobs look bad.

I’m not a huge fan of the big tactical knobs either. I designed the Plain Jane version to be as slim as possible, and still give enough leverage to counteract the typical Howa bolt lift. The clamp on versions caused me issues with scope interference & howa’s design precludes machining a thread for a traditional screw on bolt knob.


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[KyleR1985]

I’m not a huge fan of the big tactical knobs either. I designed the Plain Jane version to be as slim as possible, and still give enough leverage to counteract the typical Howa bolt lift. The clamp on versions caused me issues with scope interference & howa’s design precludes machining a thread for a traditional screw on bolt knob.


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Do you have to drill/tap the hole in the mini bolt knob to accept yours? Or is it a compression fit or something

 

[Fred@Exterra]

Do you have to drill/tap the hole in the mini bolt knob to accept yours? Or is it a compression fit or something

No drilling and tapping. It’s similar to an expansion collet. Installation takes about 30 seconds with zero modification to the gun.

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[C Bow]

May I ask has anyone took the Howa mini and made it into a blind magizine rifle

 

[Ferrulewax]

May I ask has anyone took the Howa mini and made it into a blind magizine rifle

Like the jefferson outdoors blind bottom metal?

 

[C Bow]

no metal like Rem 700 adl

 

[Chase4566]

no metal like Rem 700 adl

That’s what the Jefferson Outdoors upgrade is. He offers a blind mag like an ADL, and a hinged floor plate model as well. Unless I’m misunderstanding what you are asking.

Howa Mini Blind Floorplate

jeffersonoutdoors.com

 

[KingOfTagSoup]

That’s what the Jefferson Outdoors upgrade is. He offers a blind mag like an ADL, and a hinged floor plate model as well. Unless I’m misunderstanding what you are asking.

Howa Mini Blind Floorplate

jeffersonoutdoors.com

I just bought a mini in 6 ARC. I didn't know this bottom metal existed but I may have to get one. Probably going to replace the factory stock with a Bell and Carlson.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I just bought a mini in 6 ARC. I didn't know this bottom metal existed but I may have to get one. Probably going to replace the factory stock with a Bell and Carlson.

When I was considering building a 6 ARC on a Howa Mini, the consensus among everyone with whom I spoke was that the Jefferson bottom metal was basically mandatory to make the rifle feel “not cheap.”

 

[KingOfTagSoup]

When I was considering building a 6 ARC on a Howa Mini, the consensus among everyone with whom I spoke was that the Jefferson bottom metal was basically mandatory to make the rifle feel “not cheap.”

Makes sense, I was getting real nervous torquing the action screws down

 

[Chase4566]

I just bought a mini in 6 ARC. I didn't know this bottom metal existed but I may have to get one. Probably going to replace the factory stock with a Bell and Carlson.

As mentioned, it’s almost a must have. I’m putting together my first mini and I’ve seen enough people talk about it that it’s for sure on my list to purchase.

I bought a factory stock off a guy for $60. Once I’m back to the house I will pick it up and assemble the rifle. I too am thinking about putting it in a B&C, but figured the factory stock will get me shooting and I will see how it does with that before upgrading.