Quick update on my howa mini action 6mm ARC. Zeroed out to 100 yards yesterday and sent it out to 600 yds, as that’s how my range was configured yesterday. Had my wife get some practice in and get the feel for it.
Her first comment was how little recoil there was compared to other rifles she’s tried. Then she proceeded to tap steel for the next 20 minutes with it, at 600 yds. She’s not a confident shooter, and doesn’t have any appreciable range time. But she absolutely loved the rifle.
Mine weighs 9lbs 11oz, fully loaded with five rounds and my suppressor. By the end of the sessions she was starting to understand how to spot shots and watch her impacts.
The only issue I noticed yesterday was that she struggles to get a good cheek weld, the comb is a little short for her. I’ll be adding a check riser to the rifle to help her get a more consistent hold. Other than that, it’s a pretty darn good rifle for the $480 I spent on it.
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We’ve been combating prairie dogs in my hay fields at home. Took my wife and the howa mini out tonight to knock a few down. Ranged from 100-220 yards. She was 100% on shots, watching them fall and calling it as she shot. Winds were 15mph so we had some good practice on wind holds on a few. I can’t say enough good about the Howa rifles.
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