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There is something satisfying about a bolt gun that fits its cartridge instead of forcing a small round into an oversized action. That is the whole idea behind Howa's Mini Action, and the Mini Hunter in 6.5 Grendel is one of the best examples of it. The chamber and bolt run about 12 percent shorter than a typical short action, which translates to a quicker, tighter bolt throw and faster follow-up shots when a second round matters. Wrap that action in real walnut and you get a rifle that looks like a classic hunting piece but runs like something far more modern.
The 20 inch heavy contour barrel wears a matte blue finish and comes threaded 5/8×24 at the muzzle, so adding a suppressor or brake takes minutes instead of a trip to the gunsmith. The 1:8 twist rate is the right call for 6.5 Grendel, stabilizing the heavier 120 to 123 grain bullets that make this cartridge such a capable deer and hog round. Grendel out of a 20 inch tube delivers flat trajectories and soft recoil, which makes this a rifle you can shoot all afternoon without getting beat up.
Howa's 1500 series has earned a reputation for accuracy at a working man's price, and the Mini Hunter carries that forward. You get a two-stage HACT trigger that breaks clean, a three-position thumb safety that lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger locked, and a receiver that comes drilled and tapped for scope bases. Sling swivel studs are already in place, and the detachable box magazine feeds a 5+1 capacity. At 6.4 pounds bare and 39.5 inches overall, it carries easily through timber and handles well in a blind or truck.
For a walk-in-the-woods deer rifle, a hog gun that plays nice with a can, or a first centerfire for a newer hunter who appreciates light recoil, this little Howa checks a lot of boxes without much fuss.
The Mini Action's chamber and bolt are about 12 percent shorter than a regular short action, sized to fit compact cartridges like the 6.5 Grendel. That shorter bolt throw means faster, smoother cycling and a lighter, trimmer rifle overall. It is one of the few production bolt guns purpose-built around this cartridge instead of adapted to it.
Yes, the 20 inch heavy barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 at the muzzle, which is the common thread pattern for most 6.5mm and .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle brakes. The 6.5 Grendel is a great suppressor host too, since it is already a mild-recoiling round out of a bolt gun.
The barrel has a 1:8 twist, which is ideal for the Grendel's bread and butter loads. It stabilizes everything from lighter varmint bullets up through the popular 120 to 123 grain hunting and match loads. That range covers coyotes, hogs, and deer-sized game comfortably.
No iron sights or rail are included, but the receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory. You will need to add scope bases or a Picatinny rail sized for the Howa Mini Action, then mount your optic of choice. Sling swivel studs are already installed on the walnut stock.
| UPC | 682146119787 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HWH65GHB |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Grendel |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 5 rd. |
| Package Height | 4.0 |
| Package Width | 10.2 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 8.25 |
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