Description
Our Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC is a Mini Action walnut bolt gun in 22 ARC. It comes with a 22-inch barrel, a walnut stock and 5-round capacity. It’s priced at $608 and in stock now. Most buyers pick it for targets, varmints and coyotes.
Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC features
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.
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.
Specifications
- Model: Howa Mini Action walnut
- Caliber: 22 ARC
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Stock: Walnut stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $608
What the 22 ARC is good for
The 22 ARC is a Hornady cartridge introduced in 2023. It takes the 6mm ARC case and necks it down to .224, so it fits AR-15 length magazines and short actions. It was built to shoot heavy, high-BC .22 bullets at useful speeds, which makes it a strong pick for steel targets, PRS-style practice and varmints at distance. Recoil is about as light as centerfire gets.
Factory loads use 62 to 88 grain bullets. A fast twist like 1:7 is needed to stabilize the long heavy bullets the round was designed around. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure.
Who this rifle is for
It’s for the hunter who likes wood and blued steel but wants a lighter rifle than a full-size bolt gun.
Choosing 22 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.
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.
Your first range trip
Bring a solid rest, a few targets and at least two boxes of ammo. Start at 25 yards to get on paper, then move to 100 and make your final adjustments with three-shot groups. The 22 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 Hunter 22 ARC compares
A few close relatives, in case a different finish, barrel or price fits you better:
- Howa Mini Action 22 ARC Walnut: a dark walnut stock, $701
- Howa Mini Hunter 6mm ARC: chambered in 6mm ARC and a threaded muzzle, $608
- Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem: chambered in .223 Remington and a threaded muzzle, $601
- Howa Mini Hunter 6.5 Grendel: chambered in 6.5 Grendel, $601
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles, Howa Walnut Stock Rifles and Howa 22 ARC Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Wipe down the Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC after every outing, more so after rain. A safe or cabinet with a dehumidifier keeps rust away, and a quick check of the action screws each season keeps your zero where you left it.
Shipping to your FFL dealer
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 Hunter 22 ARC there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. For the federal side, see the ATF firearms Q&A. Your state may add its own rules, so look those up too.
Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC?
It’s chambered in 22 ARC.
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?
No, this version has a plain muzzle. Look at our threaded options if you plan to run a suppressor.
Buy the Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC today
The Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC is in stock at $608. 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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