Description
The Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green is a 7.62x39mm bolt action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, a green HTI synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $518, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs and targets.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green features
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.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green specifications
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Twist rate: 1:9.45
- Stock: Green HTI synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 39.5 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $518
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.
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.
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 game, choose a bonded or controlled-expansion bullet. Practice ammo is fine for paper but not for animals.
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.
At the range
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. 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 Green
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39: a black stock and a threaded muzzle, $530
- 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 Carbon Fiber: an 18-inch barrel and a carbon fiber stock, $1,028
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles and Howa 7.62×39 Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Store the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green unloaded, in a dry place, with the magazine out. After rain or snow, dry it off and wipe the metal down before you case it. A clean, lightly oiled bore and tight action screws are most of what keeps a Howa shooting the way it did on day one.
Ordering and FFL transfer
Rifles can’t ship straight to your door. When you order the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 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. The ATF explains the rules in its firearms questions and answers. State and local laws vary, so check yours before you order.
Questions about the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green?
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, 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.
Buy the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green today
Ready to order? The Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green is $518 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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