Description
The Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem is a .223 Remington bolt action rifle with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a walnut stock and 5-round capacity. Price is $601, and we have it in stock. Most buyers pick it for varmints, coyotes and targets.
Inside the Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem
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.
Every Howa 1500 starts with a forged and machined receiver and a one-piece bolt with two lugs. The three-position safety has a middle setting that lets you work the bolt to unload while the rifle stays on safe.
It has a two-stage trigger with a short first stage and a clean break. The barrel is threaded at the muzzle and ships with a thread protector, ready for a brake or can.
Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem specs
- Model: Howa Mini Action walnut
- Caliber: .223 Remington
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded
- Twist rate: 1:8
- Stock: Walnut stock
- Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
- Trigger: two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $601
What the .223 Remington is good for
The .223 Remington went commercial in 1964 and shares its case shape with the 5.56x45mm NATO. It’s a small, fast .22 caliber centerfire with very light recoil. It’s a varmint and predator round first: prairie dogs, groundhogs and coyotes out to a few hundred yards. It’s also a cheap way to practice field shooting from a bolt gun.
Bullets run from about 40 to 77 grains. A 1:8 twist handles the heavier 69 to 77 grain match bullets as well as the lighter varmint loads. Fire .223 Remington ammunition in a .223 chamber; SAAMI lists 5.56 NATO in a .223 Remington chamber as an unsafe combination. 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 .223 Remington.
Who should buy it
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.
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. When you hunt with it, zero with the exact hunting load you’ll carry, since a different bullet can land an inch or two away at 100 yards.
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
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.
At the range
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. Once you’re zeroed, shoot from sitting and kneeling too, since that’s how most field shots happen.
Other options like the Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem
Not sure this is the exact setup you want? These are the closest matches in our Howa lineup:
- Howa Mini Hunter 6.5 Grendel: chambered in 6.5 Grendel and a plain muzzle, $601
- Howa Mini Hunter 6mm ARC: chambered in 6mm ARC, $608
- Howa Mini Hunter 22 ARC: chambered in 22 ARC and a plain muzzle, $608
- Howa Mini Hunter 350 Legend: chambered in .350 Legend and a 16.25-inch barrel, $624
You can also browse all Howa Mini Action Rifles, Howa Walnut Stock Rifles and Howa 223 Rem Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Care and storage
Keep the Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem unloaded and stored somewhere dry. Don’t leave it in a soft case after a wet hunt; let it dry out, oil the metal lightly and check the action screws now and then.
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 223 Rem 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 223 Rem FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem?
It’s chambered in .223 Remington with a 1:8 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?
Yes. Check the thread pitch before you buy a muzzle device.
Order your Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem
Add the Howa Mini Hunter 223 Rem to your cart now for $601. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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