Description
Our Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber is a Mini Action bolt gun in 7.62x39mm. It comes with an 18-inch barrel, a carbon fiber stock and 5-round capacity. It’s priced at $1,028 and in stock now. If you want one rifle for deer, hogs and targets, this is a good place to start.
Inside the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber
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.
Underneath it all is the Howa 1500, a Japanese-made two-lug action that’s been in production since 1979. The bolt is one piece, and the safety has three positions, the middle one letting you unload with the rifle on safe.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber specs
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel length: 18 inches
- Twist rate: 1:9.45
- Stock: Carbon fiber stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $1,028
Why 7.62x39mm?
The 7.62x39mm is a Soviet cartridge from 1943 and the round the AK family made famous. Surplus and imported ammo kept it cheap for decades. Inside 200 yards it’s a good deer and hog round, and recoil is mild. It’s also inexpensive to practice with, which is a big reason people want it in a bolt gun.
Most loads use 120 to 125 grain bullets. Expect most ammo to use .311 diameter bullets, and pick soft points or expanding bullets for hunting. 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 7.62x39mm.
Who this rifle is for
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. The short barrel keeps it handy in vehicles and blinds, and it’s well suited to a suppressor.
Picking ammunition
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.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
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
Plan a full session for the first trip. Get on paper at 25 yards, then zero at 100 and shoot a few groups so you know what the rifle and load can do. Most 7.62x39mm shooting happens inside 200 yards, so confirm your zero at 50 and 100 and learn where it hits at 150.
Other options like the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Kryptek: a 22-inch barrel and a Kryptek Altitude stock, $1,093
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 20 Inch: a 20-inch barrel, a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $542
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 OD Green: a 20-inch barrel, an OD Green stock and a threaded muzzle, $542
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39: a 22-inch barrel, a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $530
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles, Howa Carbon Fiber Rifles and Howa 7.62×39 Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Setting up your Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber
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 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber, 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 explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber questions
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber?
It’s chambered in 7.62x39mm with a 1:9.45 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.
Buy the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber today
Ready to order? The Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber is $1,028 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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