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Most compact bolt guns are just standard short actions with the barrel lopped off. Howa took a different route with the M1500 Mini Action, shrinking the entire receiver around .223-length cartridges. That means less weight, less bulk, and a shorter, quicker bolt throw you'll notice the first time you cycle it. Chambered in 6mm ARC, this rifle gets a cartridge that was practically made for the platform, sending high-BC bullets downrange with mild recoil and plenty of energy for deer, hogs, and coyotes at real-world hunting distances.
The 22" steel barrel comes threaded from the factory, so mounting a suppressor or brake takes minutes instead of a trip to the gunsmith. A 1:7.5 twist stabilizes the heavier 103 to 108 grain loads that make the 6mm ARC shine at distance. The HTI synthetic stock is pillar bedded with a recoil pad, and the whole package weighs in at 6.4 pounds with a 41.5" overall length, easy to carry all day and quick to shoulder in a blind or on a stand.
Howa's two-stage HACT match trigger is one of the best reasons to pick this rifle over the competition. It breaks clean and predictable, which goes a long way toward the sub-MOA groups these rifles are known to print with quality ammo. The bolt carries an M16-style extractor and plunger ejector, and a three-position safety lets you cycle the action with the trigger locked out. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so just grab a Mini Action base and your favorite scope.
With recoil close to a .223 and ballistics that leave 5.56 in the dust, this setup is a smart pick for newer hunters, smaller-framed folks, or anyone who wants one rifle that handles varmints and whitetail alike. It ships with one 5-round detachable magazine, ready for glass and a trip to the range.
Yes, within sensible ranges. The 6mm ARC drives high-BC bullets in the 90 to 108 grain range with plenty of energy for whitetail, antelope, and hogs, and the fast 1:7.5 twist stabilizes those heavier loads well. The mild recoil also makes it a great pick for newer or smaller-framed hunters.
Howa scaled the entire receiver down around .223-length cartridges rather than just shortening the barrel on a standard action. That trims real weight and length from the rifle itself and gives you a noticeably shorter, faster bolt throw. It's one of the few true miniaturized actions on the market.
No, the Mini Action uses its own smaller footprint, so you'll need bases or a Picatinny rail made specifically for the Howa Mini Action. Several companies make them, including one-piece Picatinny options. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting is straightforward.
It does. The 22" steel barrel is threaded at the muzzle from the factory, so you can add a suppressor or muzzle brake without any gunsmithing. That pairs nicely with the 6mm ARC's already soft recoil for a very pleasant shooting setup.
| UPC | 682146119367 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HMA6ARCSB |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6mm ARC |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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