Description
The Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green is Howa’s Mini Action rifle chambered in 6.5 Grendel, built with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a green HTI synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $518, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs and targets.
Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green features
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.
The 1500 action is the reason Howa has such a following. It’s simple, strong and made in Japan, with a one-piece two-lug bolt and a three-position safety you can unload on.
The muzzle is threaded, so you can fit a brake, flash hider or suppressor where your state allows it.
What the 6.5 Grendel is good for
The 6.5 Grendel came out of Alexander Arms in 2003 and was standardized through SAAMI in 2017. It packs 6.5mm bullets into a case short enough for AR-15 length magazines. It’s a capable deer round at moderate ranges and a very efficient target round, with good wind resistance for its size and light recoil.
Typical bullets run from 90 to 130 grains, with 120 to 123 grain loads being the most common. A 1:8 twist handles that whole range. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the 6.5 Grendel too.
Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green specifications
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: 6.5 Grendel
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Green HTI synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 39.5 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $518
Is this the right rifle for you?
If you shoot from a truck, a tree stand or a ground blind, the short action and light weight make sense. It’s also a good first centerfire for a younger shooter.
Choosing 6.5 Grendel ammo
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best. Hunting loads cost more, but they’re made to expand and hold together on game. Use them in the field and cheaper ammo for practice.
Seasons, legal calibers and hunter education rules vary by state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hunting page links to state wildlife agencies and public land where you can hunt.
More about the Howa Mini Action
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.
Your first range trip
Bring a solid rest, a few targets and at least two boxes of ammo. Start at 25 yards to get on paper, then move to 100 and make your final adjustments with three-shot groups. Once you’re zeroed, shoot from sitting and kneeling too, since that’s how most field shots happen.
How the Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green compares
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel: a black stock, $530
- Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel 20 Inch: a 20-inch barrel, a black stock and a plain muzzle, $542
- Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Kryptek: a 20-inch barrel, a Kryptek Kratos stock and a scope included, $616
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles and Howa 6.5 Grendel Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green 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.
How buying a rifle online works
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green, 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 questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Questions about the Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green?
It’s chambered in 6.5 Grendel with a 1:8 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 5 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. Check the thread pitch before you buy a muzzle device.
Order your Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green
Ready to order? The Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel Green is $518 and ships to your FFL. If you’re stuck between two models, send us a message and we’ll give you a straight answer.
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