Description
The Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green is Howa’s Mini Action rifle chambered in 6mm ARC, built with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a green HTI synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. It sells for $514, and it’s in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, pronghorn and long-range targets.
What you get with the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green
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 made by Howa Machinery in Japan. It’s a two-lug, push-feed action with a one-piece bolt, and the three-position safety lets you run the bolt on safe so you can unload without firing.
It has a two-stage trigger with a short first stage and a clean break. A threaded muzzle (5/8×24) means you can add a muzzle brake or a suppressor later where local law allows.
Why 6mm ARC?
Hornady designed the 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) and released it in 2020. It’s based on the 6.5 Grendel case necked to 6mm and fits AR-15 length magazines. It gives long-range performance from a short, light action. Shooters use it for steel out past 800 yards, and with good hunting bullets it handles deer and pronghorn at sensible distances.
Factory loads use 103 to 108 grain high-BC bullets for target work and lighter bullets for hunting. A fast twist like 1:7.5 is what those long bullets need. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the 6mm ARC too.
Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green specifications
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: 6mm ARC
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 5/8×24
- Twist rate: 1:7.5
- Stock: Green HTI synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 41.5 inches
- Trigger: two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $514
Who this rifle is for
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.
Best 6mm ARC loads for this rifle
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. 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.
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.
Getting it zeroed
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. The 6mm ARC really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
How the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green compares
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch: a black stock, $514
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC: a 20-inch barrel, a charcoal stock and a plain muzzle, $537
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Gray: a 20-inch barrel, a gray stock and a plain muzzle, $537
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Compact: a 20-inch barrel, a black stock and a scope included, $598
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles and Howa 6mm ARC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch 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.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch 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. For the federal side, see the ATF firearms Q&A. Your state may add its own rules, so look those up too.
Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green questions
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green?
It’s chambered in 6mm ARC with a 1:7.5 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. It’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 5/8×24.
Order your Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green
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