Description
The Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut is Howa’s Mini Action walnut rifle chambered in 6mm ARC, built with a 20-inch barrel, a walnut stock and 10-round capacity. Price is $636, and we have it in stock. If you want one rifle for deer, pronghorn and long-range targets, this is a good place to start.
Inside the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut
Howa’s Mini Action is about 12 percent shorter than a standard short action. Put it in a walnut stock and you get a light, traditional-looking hunting rifle that still runs modern cartridges.
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.
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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Mini Action walnut
- Caliber: 6mm ARC
- Barrel length: 20 inches
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Walnut stock
- Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
- Overall length: 39.5 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $636
Is this the right rifle for you?
Think of it as a classic deer rifle scaled down. It’s quick to the shoulder in brush and easy to carry on a long sit. A 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle short and balanced without giving up much velocity.
Choosing 6mm ARC ammo
Start with a couple of quality factory loads and see which groups tighter. Once you find it, buy enough of the same lot to get through the season. For game, choose a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet. Practice ammo is fine for paper but not for animals.
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 walnut
This is the Mini Action in a walnut stock. You get the short, light action built for AR-sized cartridges, with its shorter bolt throw, set in wood instead of synthetic.
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.
Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut vs similar Howa rifles
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Mini Hunter 6mm ARC: a 22-inch barrel and a threaded muzzle, $608
- Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Threaded Walnut: a dark walnut stock and a threaded muzzle, $994
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch Scorched: the Fence Line model, a Scorched Earth finish and a threaded muzzle, $627
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC 20 Inch: the Fence Line model, a Prairie Reaper finish and a threaded muzzle, $650
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles, Howa Walnut Stock Rifles and Howa 6mm ARC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut
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
Federal law requires rifles bought online to go through a licensed dealer. Pick an FFL near you at checkout, and we’ll ship the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut?
It’s chambered in 6mm ARC 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 comes without optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for standard bases.
Is the barrel threaded?
No, this version has a plain muzzle. Look at our threaded options if you plan to run a suppressor.
Order your Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut
The Howa Mini Action 6mm ARC Walnut is in stock at $636. 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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