Description
Our Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 is a Mini Action bolt gun in 7.62x39mm. It comes with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a black HTI synthetic stock and 5-round capacity. It sells for $530, and it’s in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs and targets.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 features
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.
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.
The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, so you can fit a brake, flash hider or suppressor where your state allows it.
What the 7.62x39mm is good for
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. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the 7.62x39mm too.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Mini Action
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 5/8×24
- Twist rate: 1:9.45
- Stock: Black HTI synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Overall length: 39.5 inches
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $530
Who should buy it
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.
Picking ammunition
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. Hunting loads cost more, but they’re made to expand and hold together on game. Use them in the field and cheaper 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
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.
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.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 vs similar Howa rifles
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Green: a green stock and a plain muzzle, $518
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 20 Inch: a 20-inch barrel, $542
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 OD Green: a 20-inch barrel and an OD Green stock, $542
- Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 Carbon Fiber: an 18-inch barrel, a carbon fiber stock and a plain muzzle, $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.
Setting up the rifle
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
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 7.62×39 there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. The ATF questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 questions
What caliber is the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39?
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’s drilled and tapped, so you can mount the scope and rings you prefer.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 5/8×24.
Buy the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 today
Add the Howa Mini Action 7.62×39 to your cart now for $530. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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