Howa Mini Rifles, Builds, and Upgrades

[shayes11]

Figured I'd post on here to spread the info, just noticed the group buy for Unknowns new OG6-S is live on the Suppressor Forum. I got to handle it the other day in store and I think its what my Mini 6arc has been waiting for. Only 3 inches forward of the barrel will finish out nicely on a "heavy" 20".

 

[Chase4566]

Jefferson outdoors has the hinged bottom metal in stock. 15 available. Act quick if you want one.

 

[KyleR1985]

Howa mini Shaw 223ai 16.5” 1:7.

88tmks .100” off the lands. Lever powder.

 

[Ferrulewax]

Figured I'd post on here to spread the info, just noticed the group buy for Unknowns new OG6-S is live on the Suppressor Forum. I got to handle it the other day in store and I think its what my Mini 6arc has been waiting for. Only 3 inches forward of the barrel will finish out nicely on a "heavy" 20".

If I was building my SBR mini again, I would be hard pressed not to just do a 16” barrel with the 6OG instead. Don’t have to worry about all the SBR crap, pretty much the same weight and only a couple inches longer.

 

[TitsMcGee]

Figured I'd post on here to spread the info, just noticed the group buy for Unknowns new OG6-S is live on the Suppressor Forum. I got to handle it the other day in store and I think its what my Mini 6arc has been waiting for. Only 3 inches forward of the barrel will finish out nicely on a "heavy" 20".

Thank you for mentioning this! I had talked to one of the Unkown guys via DM and he mentioned he'd hook me up on the initial release if I hit him up. If you hadn't mentioned it here I probably would have missed out on the group buy.

 

[UnckleBob]

Jefferson outdoors has the hinged bottom metal in stock. 15 available. Act quick if you want one.

And they are gone.

 

[OneShot]

And they are gone.

I was able to grab the last one late that night. Came in the mail yesterday.

 

[Austin Kaufman]

Howa mini Shaw 223ai 16.5” 1:7.

88tmks .100” off the lands. Lever powder.

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How long are you loading these? Are you running mags or bottom metal?


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[KyleR1985]

How long are you loading these? Are you running mags or bottom metal?


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2.5”.

Hinged metal. Still working through some things to get it to feed at this length. But I think I’m close.

 

[Chase4566]

And they are gone.

All 25 were gone same day. The owner made a few posts on 24hr campfire. He said Tuesdays and Thursdays around 1pm CST are the times to keep an eye out. I was in a class and was refreshing their page every 10 minutes and saw them hit.

 

[Austin Kaufman]

2.5”.

Hinged metal. Still working through some things to get it to feed at this length. But I think I’m close.

Good to know. Thank you!


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[TitsMcGee]

I’m currently building one of these out and it will be my first bolt action. I already have the JO hinged floorplate BM, and Stockys Hunter stock. Order placed yesterday for new OG6 and thread adapter. I’m planning to get the 6ARC mini barreled action from Brownells, chop it down to 16” theead 1/2x28, and hoping to dig up a SWFA 3-9x at some point.

What are would be my best options for mounting the scope? DNZ game reaper 2, or a one piece pic rail with rings of choice? Also do I need medium rings for 42mm objective, or can I get away with lows?

I would like to not have to question whether or not the scope mount(s) are durable or cause of problems.

 

[shayes11]

@Fred@Exterra has a really nice one piece that I'm going to be ordering soon. Looks like a well thought out mount. I have Talley Lightweights just to get the build out and shooting before bear season. Heard some horror stories so looking to replace them soon.

 

[Fred@Exterra]

@Fred@Exterra has a really nice one piece that I'm going to be ordering soon. Looks like a well thought out mount. I have Talley Lightweights just to get the build out and shooting before bear season. Heard some horror stories so looking to replace them soon.

I appreciate it. We’ve been running quite a few of them, so we should have some inventory built up before I get side tracked by turkeys and bears

Here’s a set of the Exterra Howa Mini scope rings on my new 223… my new fun gun.

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[Chris84]

I’m currently building one of these out and it will be my first bolt action. I already have the JO hinged floorplate BM, and Stockys Hunter stock. Order placed yesterday for new OG6 and thread adapter. I’m planning to get the 6ARC mini barreled action from Brownells, chop it down to 16” theead 1/2x28, and hoping to dig up a SWFA 3-9x at some point.

What are would be my best options for mounting the scope? DNZ game reaper 2, or a one piece pic rail with rings of choice? Also do I need medium rings for 42mm objective, or can I get away with lows?

I would like to not have to question whether or not the scope mount(s) are durable or cause of problems.

Why not just thread 5/8" & not dick with the adapter?

 

[TitsMcGee]

Why not just thread 5/8" & not dick with the adapter?

Others here have mentioned that when the 22” sporter contour is chopped down there isn’t enough outer diameter material to thread 5/8x24.