Description
Our Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch is a Mini Action bolt gun in 6mm ARC. It comes with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a black synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. It sells for $514, and it’s in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, pronghorn and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.
What you get with the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch
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.
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.
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 specs
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: 6mm ARC
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 5/8×24
- Twist rate: 1:7.5
- Stock: Black 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
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.
Best 6mm ARC loads for this rifle
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. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket 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.
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.
Other options like the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Green: a green 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 scope included and a plain muzzle, $598
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles and Howa 6mm ARC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch
Before you shoot it, run a patch through the bore to clear out any shipping oil and check that the action screws are snug. Pick rings or a base that suit the scope you plan to run, and use a torque driver on the ring screws. Zero at 100 yards, then check where your load lands at the distances you actually shoot.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch, 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 6mm ARC 22 Inch
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch?
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 comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 5/8×24.
Buy the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch today
Add the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch to your cart now for $514. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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