Description
The Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Kryptek is Howa’s Mini Action rifle chambered in 6mm ARC, built with a 22-inch barrel, a carbon fiber stock with Kryptek Altitude camo webbing and 5-round capacity. It sells for $1,093, 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 Kryptek
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.
Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Kryptek specs
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: 6mm ARC
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Carbon fiber stock with Kryptek Altitude camo webbing
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $1,093
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. SAAMI sets the industry dimensions for this round; the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard lists them. There’s also a good summary of the history of the 6mm ARC.
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 6mm ARC 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. 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
Set up at 25 yards first so your first shots land on paper. Then move back to 100 yards and adjust in small steps, firing three-shot groups and letting the barrel cool between them. 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 Kryptek compares
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Compact: a 20-inch barrel, a black stock and a scope included, $598
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC 22 Inch Scoped: a black stock, a scope included and a threaded muzzle, $598
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Gray Scoped: a gray stock and a scope included, $598
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Gamepro: a 20-inch barrel, a gray stock and a scope included, $598
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles, Howa Carbon Fiber Rifles and Howa 6mm ARC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Kryptek
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.
How buying a rifle online works
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Kryptek, 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 Kryptek
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Kryptek?
It’s chambered in 6mm ARC 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?
No. If you want a brake or suppressor, pick one of the threaded models instead.
Get the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Kryptek while it’s in stock
The Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Kryptek is in stock at $1,093. Add it to your cart, choose your FFL dealer at checkout and we’ll get it moving. Questions about fit, caliber or ammo? Contact us and we’ll help you pick.
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