Description
The Howa Mini Action 223 Rem is a .223 Remington bolt action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, a black HTI synthetic stock and 10-round capacity. Price is $546, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for varmints, coyotes and targets.
Howa Mini Action 223 Rem features
The Mini Action is Howa’s answer to AR-sized cartridges in a bolt gun. The action, bolt and chamber are about 12 percent shorter than a standard short action, so the bolt throw is shorter and the rifle is lighter and quicker to cycle.
Howa Machinery has built the 1500 action in Japan since 1979. It uses a one-piece bolt with two locking lugs and a 90-degree lift, plus a three-position safety. The middle position lets you cycle the bolt and unload with the safety on.
Howa Mini Action 223 Rem specs
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: .223 Remington
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Black HTI synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
- Overall length: 39.5 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $546
The .223 Remington cartridge
The .223 Remington went commercial in 1964 and shares its case shape with the 5.56x45mm NATO. It’s a small, fast .22 caliber centerfire with very light recoil. It’s a varmint and predator round first: prairie dogs, groundhogs and coyotes out to a few hundred yards. It’s also a cheap way to practice field shooting from a bolt gun.
Bullets run from about 40 to 77 grains. A 1:8 twist handles the heavier 69 to 77 grain match bullets as well as the lighter varmint loads. Fire .223 Remington ammunition in a .223 chamber; SAAMI lists 5.56 NATO in a .223 Remington chamber as an unsafe combination. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the .223 Remington too.
Is this the right rifle for you?
It suits hunters who want a light, handy rifle for stands, blinds and short walks, and shooters who like AR-sized cartridges but prefer a bolt gun.
Picking ammunition
Try a few factory loads before you settle on one. Barrels have preferences, and a 20-minute test at the range tells you which load to buy in bulk. When you hunt with it, zero with the exact hunting load you’ll carry, since a different bullet can land an inch or two away at 100 yards.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
More about the Howa Mini Action
Howa built the Mini Action around cartridges like the .223, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC and 7.62×39. Shrinking the action to fit those rounds cuts weight and bolt travel, and it feeds from a detachable box magazine.
Getting it zeroed
Plan a full session for the first trip. Get on paper at 25 yards, then zero at 100 and shoot a few groups so you know what the rifle and load can do. Once you’re zeroed, shoot from sitting and kneeling too, since that’s how most field shots happen.
Other options like the Howa Mini Action 223 Rem
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Mini Action 223 Rem 20 Inch: a 20-inch barrel, a gray stock and a threaded muzzle, $542
- Howa Mini Action 223 Rem Green: a green stock and a threaded muzzle, $518
- Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem: the Mini Action walnut model, a walnut stock and a threaded muzzle, $601
- Howa Mini Excel Lite 223 Rem: the Mini Excel Lite model, a 20-inch barrel and an American Flag finish, $819
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles and Howa 223 Rem Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa Mini Action 223 Rem after every outing, more so after rain. A safe or cabinet with a dehumidifier keeps rust away, and a quick check of the action screws each season keeps your zero where you left it.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Mini Action 223 Rem, we ship it to a federally licensed (FFL) dealer near you. You fill out ATF Form 4473 there, pass the background check and take it home. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Questions about the Howa Mini Action 223 Rem
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 223 Rem?
It’s chambered in .223 Remington with a 1:8 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 10 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. It’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Get the Howa Mini Action 223 Rem while it’s in stock
Add the Howa Mini Action 223 Rem to your cart now for $546. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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