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MDT Howa Mini Action 20 MOA Picatinny Scope Base, Matte Black

UPC: 709951101070

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Description

If you're running a Howa 1500 Mini Action and want to get the most out of your glass at distance, this MDT Picatinny base is the clean, no-nonsense way to do it. It's a one-piece rail machined specifically to match the Mini Action receiver, so you get a flush fit and a solid foundation for your rings and scope. The 20 MOA built-in incline is the real reason most folks reach for a rail like this. That forward cant gives you back a chunk of your scope's elevation travel, which means you can dial for drop at longer ranges without running out of adjustment.

What Sets the Howa Mini Action Base Apart

MDT CNC machines this rail from 6061-T6 aluminum and finishes it with a mil-spec Type III hard anodize, so it shrugs off weather, wear, and the occasional bump in the field. The underside is contoured to sit flush against the receiver and match the ejection port geometry, and the whole thing is profiled to stay snag-free. There's also an integrated recoil lug built into the bottom of the rail, which does a lot of quiet work. It locks the base into the action so the mounting screws aren't carrying all the recoil load, and that translates to a rail that won't creep or shift on you shot after shot.

Fit and Setup on the Howa 1500 Mini

This base is cut for the Howa 1500 Mini Action, which covers the short little receiver found on cartridges like 22 ARC, 223 Rem, 6mm ARC, 6.5 Grendel, and 7.62×39. It ships with the mounting hardware you need, using #6-48 screws, and the base is also drilled to accept #8-40 screws if you want to step up to beefier fasteners. The rail meets MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 spec, so your favorite Picatinny rings and mounts will clamp right on without any fuss.

Most shooters pairing this with a mid-to-high power scope for ranch work, varmint hunting, or punching paper at distance will appreciate how much easier it makes getting a true long-range zero. It's a simple upgrade that pays off every time you reach for more elevation.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: MDT
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 102872-BLK
  • UPC: 709951101070
  • Model: Mini
  • Fits: Howa 1500 Mini Action
  • Elevation / Cant: 20 MOA
  • Rail Type: Picatinny, MIL-STD-1913 & STANAG 4694
  • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Finish: Matte Black, Mil-Spec Type III Hard Anodized
  • Action Type: Bolt Action
  • Number of Bases: 1-Piece
  • Screw Size: #6-48 (drilled to also accept #8-40)
  • Color: Matte Black

What’s Included

  • MDT Howa 1500 Mini Action 20 MOA Picatinny scope base
  • Mounting hardware (#6-48 screws)

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles does the Howa Mini Action scope base fit?

This base is machined specifically for the Howa 1500 Mini Action receiver. That covers Mini Action rifles chambered in cartridges like 22 ARC, 223 Rem, 6mm ARC, 6.5 Grendel, and 7.62×39. It will not fit standard Howa 1500 short or long action receivers, so make sure your rifle is a Mini Action before ordering.

What does the 20 MOA on this base actually do for me?

The 20 MOA refers to a built-in forward incline machined into the rail. That angle gives your scope extra elevation travel to work with, letting you dial for bullet drop at longer ranges without maxing out your turret. It's the go-to choice for hunting and long-range setups where you want more reach out of your optic.

Does the Howa Mini Action base come with mounting hardware?

Yes, it ships with the mounting screws you need to attach it to the receiver, using #6-48 screws. The base is also drilled to accept #8-40 screws if you prefer to run larger fasteners. You'll still need separate Picatinny rings to mount your actual scope.

Will my scope rings fit on this rail?

They should. The rail is cut to MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 spec, which is standard Picatinny, so any quality Picatinny rings or mounts will clamp right on. Just match your ring height and diameter to the scope you're running.

Additional information

UPC

709951101070

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

102872-BLK

Action

Color

Matte Black

Model

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