Lightweight Howa Mini Builds - .223 Rem & 6.5 Grendel

[jzeblaz]

I swapped some scopes between rifles and stuck a Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36 on the Grendel, added the original Limb Saver pad back on for now. Hopefully have time to shoot it this weekend.

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That's slick looking. That's one of my favorite scopes too. What a sweet setup. Congrats!

 

[KenLee]

Selling a rifle labeled "mini" with a 14 inch lop should be a felony...and that's before you get the issue of problems with the QC of the factory stock.

 

[4090Sharps]

Selling a rifle labeled "mini" with a 14 inch lop should be a felony...and that's before you get the issue of problems with the QC of the factory stock.

Still waiting for my rifle to be returned. Sitting at a month and a half since I sent my rifle out, so assuming Howa sticks to their quoted return times "only" another month and a half left...

Edit: I'm bad at math. Quote was 60-120 days. So maybe two weeks left to wait, maybe two months.

 

[dsotm]

Selling a rifle labeled "mini" with a 14 inch lop should be a felony...and that's before you get the issue of problems with the QC of the factory stock.

Why would a mini action have anything to do with LOP?

 

[4090Sharps]

Why would a mini action have anything to do with LOP?

Without having said it myself, I'm guessing it's just to point out the absurdity of having a LOP longer than the more standard 13-13.5" on what's supposed to be a smaller package overall. Especially one that is more likely to see use by shooters of smaller stature.

FWIW, my Grendel measures 13.5" LOP.

 

[KenLee]

Why would a mini action have anything to do with LOP?

"Mini" confuses folks looking for youth rifles, which are labeled "youth, compact, micro, etc".

 

[FLATHEAD]

Love the Leuold 2.5 x8, probably my favorite scope.
That stock on the other hand...........maybe some krylon?

 

[4090Sharps]

That stock on the other hand...........maybe some krylon?

I've reached the same conclusion.

 

[Mike D Texas]

I think that stock is awesome as is.

I may have missed it in the thread but who makes it?


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[4090Sharps]

I think that stock is awesome as is.

I may have missed it in the thread but who makes it?


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It's the maker Howa uses for their carbon fiber stocks, Stocky's. You can save a few bucks buying one of the factory seconds stocks. It may say there is a delay during checkout as seconds become available, but mine shipped immediately.

 

[PsRpOiGrRiAtM]

FYI it looks like Brownells has the 223 Mini Action (barreled action) on sale for $389 (home page says "today only.") Brownells Barreled Mini Action

I also got an email from Stocky's yesterday with their carbon fiber blems on sale for $299. Very tempting--after reading and RE-reading the .223 for big game thread I've been thinking about something shorter/lighter than my Ruger American Predator.
Stocky's Carbon Fiber

 

[Te Hopo]

FYI it looks like Brownells has the 223 Mini Action (barreled action) on sale for $389 (home page says "today only.") Brownells Barreled Mini Action

I also got an email from Stocky's yesterday with their carbon fiber blems on sale for $299. Very tempting--after reading and RE-reading the .223 for big game thread I've been thinking about something shorter/lighter than my Ruger American Predator.
Stocky's Carbon Fiber

Man I wish someone in New Zealand sold US$300 blemished carbon stocks.

Carbon stocks here start at US$550 which is painful when it's way more than I paid for my Howa Mini .223 to start with

 

[4090Sharps]

I called Howa today for an update since it has been 60 days since they received my rifle, and never received a response when I asked for a status update through their ticketing system last month. I was told I shouldn't expect any sort of status update until the end of November.

I asked if a refund was in the realm of possibility, but was told that wasn't possible since they're merely an importer. Can't see purchasing another Howa in the future.

 

[KenLee]

I called Howa today for an update since it has been 60 days since they received my rifle, and never received a response when I asked for a status update through their ticketing system last month. I was told I shouldn't expect any sort of status update until the end of November.

I asked if a refund was in the realm of possibility, but was told that wasn't possible since they're merely an importer. Can't see purchasing another Howa in the future.

I was refunded $ for a Howa with cracked wooden stock about 4 yrs ago, but it was through a great Gunbroker seller. They refunded my card and dealt with Howa/Legacy.

 

[Bowhunter-tw]

Im debating building a mini 223 with 16-18” barrel. Wondering if I should go this route or better off going with a tikka or cz. Seems like there are mixed reviews/issues with the howa minis? Ive got a howa short action 243 and dont seem to have any issues with it

 

[Darryle]

Here ya go

Howa Mini 223 Threaded Sporter $400

Howa Mini 223 Threaded Heavy Barrel $473

 

[Bowhunter-tw]

Thats what ive been eying, the mini sporter for a lightweight build.

 

[4090Sharps]

Thats what ive been eying, the mini sporter for a lightweight build.

Unless you live some place you absolutely can't have one (even in a straight pull config), you're probably better served by an AR-15.

 

[Bowhunter-tw]

Unless you live some place you absolutely can't have one (even in a straight pull config), you're probably better served by an AR-15.

Ive got an 18” ar but the bolt guns are just so much quieter suppressed

 

[Formidilosus]

Thats what ive been eying, the mini sporter for a lightweight build.

They are decent to ok rifles, however a Tikka T3 223 with 1-8” twist is a better rifle in every way.