What Howa Mini Prefits should I stock?

[hereinaz]

Definitely gonna add Howa Mini Prefits to our store. You know I love that little action.

What do you want to see? 22 ARC, .223, 6 ARC, 6x45, etc.

You can also include 308 sized case head that fit in a mag, LIKE: 22 or 6 BR/BRA/Dasher

It requires opening the bolt face and bushing the firing pin. I am working with a smith to offer that service. It should be less than $145 shipped.

 

[BasicUtahrd95]

I would definitely be interested in a 16-18” 6 ARC barrel with a super light contour and 1/2x28 threads. I know most guys just get theirs cut down, but it would be great have have the option to swap the barrel instead of paying and waiting for a smith to cut it.

 

[hereinaz]

I would definitely be interested in a 16-18” 6 ARC barrel with a super light contour and 1/2x28 threads. I know most guys just get theirs cut down, but it would be great have have the option to swap the barrel instead of paying and waiting for a smith to cut it.

Same here, and it will shoot better.

 

[Stumpy208]

I would be interested in an 18" light contour 22 ARC barrel.

 

[hereinaz]

I would be interested in an 18" light contour 22 ARC barrel.

I decided to pick up some 18" 22 ARC barrels in this go round, so keep watching when I decide to list them.

 

[Stumpy208]

Which thread pattern is the muzzle going to have?

 

[hereinaz]

Which thread pattern is the muzzle going to have?

I am doing #1 contour for ultralight and 1/2 threads for the first run.

But I am listening to the people.

 

[NSI]

Three problems to solve here:
1) Accuracy issues with some 6 ARC factory barrels.
2) Configuration sub optimality of the offered 6 ARC factory barrels.
3) Lack of availability of other mini cartridges of interest (223 AI, 22 Creed, etc.)

Addressing #1&2:

6mm ARC, 7 twist, 16.25” + 18" + 20" long, Lightest possible profile with flare to 5/8x24 threads, lapped, matte stainless

I see you're not doing 5/8 here, so of course 1/2 is acceptable and we can install our own thread adapters.

-J

 

[hereinaz]

6mm ARC, 7 twist, 16.25” + 18" + 20" long, Lightest possible profile with flare to 5/8x24 threads, lapped, matte stainless

I see you're not doing 5/8 here, so of course 1/2 is acceptable and we can install our own thread adapters.

We are on the same page. I am working towards a custom contour for the flare. For now, it’s 1/2 adapters or HUB.

 

[General RE LEE]

Might want to have some 22” 6 ARC options for folks that want to get more velocity. I really like the 22” sporter with the 6 ARC. I still run a can with the adapter.

 

[khuber84]

I think 6arc 22arc, 16-20" range. I'd prefer bigger than 1/2x28 on a 6mm, but it'll still shoot.

 

[Foster_65]

18-20 in 6 or 22 arc for me. I like howas hb contour but am open to whatever. Where will you post those 22 arc prefits?

 

[hereinaz]

18-20 in 6 or 22 arc for me. I like howas hb contour but am open to whatever. Where will you post those 22 arc prefits?

I will post a new thread in this forum, and put a link to it here.

 

[RWT]

223. 1/8
22-250 1/8
6.5 Grendel
6 ARC
350
7.62x39 may interest some. But that is very popular on the Ruger Ranch crowd

If I was in the market, and I am. I would like to order the barrel the length I want and have it threaded without taking it to another Smith

I assume the $100 charge to cut and thread would pay for a lathe set up rather quickly.

 

[khuber84]

I think a 710 taperless contour, still enough meat for 5/8x24, with the 1.06" howa mini shank will be pretty light. Very close to 2# at 18", I'd rock that for 6arc or 22arc. Be a perfect contour for a sig cross too

 

[hereinaz]

223. 1/8
22-250 1/8
6.5 Grendel
6 ARC
350
7.62x39 may interest some. But that is very popular on the Ruger Ranch crowd

If I was in the market, and I am. I would like to order the barrel the length I want and have it threaded without taking it to another Smith

I assume the $100 charge to cut and thread would pay for a lathe set up rather quickly.

I will be selling some of those barrels and everything that I sell will be threaded.

So the question is what barrel lengths should I offer?

I have been operating on 18 inch as the most popular. I think the 16 and 20 inch barrels would be next. But, if there are those who want a 22 or 24 inch barrel I’m all for it. For those in suppressor less states, I can even cut the price to leave off the threads.

 

[hereinaz]

18-20 in 6 or 22 arc for me. I like howas hb contour but am open to whatever. Where will you post those 22 arc prefits?

I actually have some 16.25 22 ARC going into production right now.