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Plenty of rifles get called compact, but most of them are just standard short actions wearing a shorter barrel. The Howa M1500 Mini Action takes a different route. Howa shrunk the entire receiver around smaller cartridges, which trims genuine weight and length from the action itself and gives you a noticeably shorter, snappier bolt throw. Pair that with the 6mm ARC, a cartridge designed from the start for compact actions, and you get a 6.4 pound rifle that carries like a walking-around gun but reaches out like something much bigger.
The 6mm ARC pushes high-BC bullets in the 90 to 108 grain range with mild recoil and impressive downrange performance, and the fast 1:7.5 twist in this 22 inch barrel keeps those heavier bullets stable where they shine. That translates to a rifle that is a legitimate whitetail and hog option at practical hunting distances, a coyote hunter's friend, and an easy gun to shoot well for newer or recoil-sensitive folks. The barrel is threaded at the muzzle, so spinning on a suppressor or brake takes minutes, not a trip to the gunsmith.
Howa has been building barrels and actions with tight tolerances for decades, and it shows in the details here. The two-stage HACT trigger breaks clean and predictable, the kind of trigger you usually pay extra to upgrade to on other rifles. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked, and the matte receiver comes drilled and tapped so mounting a scope is straightforward. The fixed HTI synthetic stock in green shrugs off weather and knocks without complaint.
At 41.5 inches overall with a 5+1 capacity detachable magazine, this rifle balances nicely between handy and stable. It is the kind of bolt gun you grab without thinking twice, whether the plan is punching steel at distance or filling the freezer come fall.
Yes, within sensible hunting 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. It is also a great low-recoil choice for younger or smaller-framed hunters.
No, it ships without sights. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can mount bases and a scope right out of the box. Plan on adding an optic before heading to the range.
Howa scaled the whole receiver down around smaller cartridges rather than just shortening the barrel on a standard action. That cuts real weight and length from the rifle and gives you a shorter, faster bolt throw. The result is a genuinely compact bolt gun that still delivers Howa's known accuracy.
The 22 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, so attaching a suppressor or muzzle brake is quick and simple. The mild-mannered 6mm ARC cartridge also happens to be a pleasant one to shoot suppressed.
| UPC | 682146119374 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HMA6ARCSG |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6mm ARC |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | GREEN |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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