Howa 1500 Mini 6ARC $489 Update

[DirectDrive]

These are hard to come by and Brownells is the ONLY source for Howa barreled actions.
This is a true, slick, flagship mini action, not a budget action. (akin to Mini Mauser action)
The preferred 22" is In Stock as I type.
(they have been OOS)
Add something to get to $500 and then use the coupon code MARCH125 for $125 off of $500.
That code is said to be working.

HOWA M1500 Mini 6mm ARC BL HB 20" T/C 5/8x24 3PS SKU: 430102218 | Brownells

Check out the HOWA M1500 Mini 6mm ARC BL HB 20" T/C 5/8x24 3PS SKU: 430102218 available Online at Brownells Today and many more Rifle Receivers & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.

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[Dust2Dollars]

Out of Stock

 

[DirectDrive]

Out of Stock

Yep, that quick. They were in stock when I posted.
They don't even bother with the email notify list.
The get put up and sold out immediately.

 

[ORhutner]

They are still in stock, you just have to select the 22" option as the link defaults to the 20" option.

 

[DirectDrive]

They are still in stock, you just have to select the 22" option as the link defaults to the 20" option.

That's the preferred option as well.

 

[coyotecaller]

Just placed an order for the 22" and it went through. On other topic; Does anyone here have any knowledge on where a stock can be purchased compatible with this chassis?

 

[P7M13]

Just placed an order for the 22" and it went through. On other topic; Does anyone here have any knowledge on where a stock can be purchased compatible with this chassis?

Boyds At-One Adjustable Gunstock | Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks

Boyds At-One Adjustable Gunstock allows you to custom fit your gun quickly and easily. Precisely adjust your gun’s butt, comb, and grip for a truly comfortable fit.

www.boydsgunstocks.com

MDT Chassis & Stocks for Howa Rifles

mdttac.com

 

[DirectDrive]

Just placed an order for the 22" and it went through. On other topic; Does anyone here have any knowledge on where a stock can be purchased compatible with this chassis?

1) Did you get the $125 off of $500 deal ?

2) There are 3 places for stocks at the moment.
Bell & Carlson
Stocky's
oregunsmithing/Pendleton Stocks

I think Boyd's may have a solution if you want wood.

You have to dig around a bit to find the stocks on those sites and it's hard to determine color from the color chips.
I'll post some pics that better show color and links when I get a chance.
I can say that the Bell & Carlson is a perfect fit.
I went with the Dark Gray/Black Web color.
The only thing I didn't like was that they use a gloss black for the web color over the flat dark gray base color.
The trigger guard assembly is plastic/polymer and some are replacing that with metal solutions and there's one that converts to CZ magazines.

When searching around for stocks, it's not a Howa or a Howa 1500.
It's a Howa 1500 Mini action with sporter barrel.
This action size hasn't been around that long and the usual suspects don't have stock solutions for it yet.

 

[coyotecaller]

First off, thank you for the heads up on this deal. I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. And yes, I did get $125 off but because the order must be $500 or better, with FFL items only, I added a stripped AR lower and that put me over $500 to qualify for the promo code.
Thanks to everyone for the tips and sources on where to locate a stock and details of how to make sure that I buy the correct stock.

 

[monkeybutler]

JTAC makes a nice little folding stock , er, chassis. I have one. Seems really well made. MDT also makes a chassis that fits the mini 1500.

 

[DirectDrive]

Stock followup :

Stockys carbon fiber
The factory carbon Howas use Stockys stocks

Stocky's Carbon Fiber Howa Mini Sporter *Factory Seconds*

Our new HOWA MINI 1500 Hunter is a classically-styled Ultra Carbon hand laminated sporting riflestock. Weighing in at just over a pound (475 g) it is the lightest, handiest classic for the demanding Howa rifleman. These are factory blems and can be mounted as-is or finished to suit by the end...

www.stockysstocks.com

Oregunsmith/Pendleton "Oregon Brown" color option
(this guy is more of a "phone guy")

Oregunsmithing LLC - Pendleton, OR

Oregunsmithing, LLC - We build custom rifles, Pendleton Composite Stocks, offer reboring and relining, custom services, Howa Mini Bottom Metal

www.oregunsmithingllc.com

Bell & Carlson

Bell and Carlson: Bell and Carlson Howa MiniAction, Sporter Style

Bell and Carlson is a leader in synthetic stock design, technology and manufacturer of the highest quality fiberglass, aramid and graphite gun stocks available.

www.bellandcarlson.com

The dark gray w/black web looks good with the black barreled action

I did not research the chassis or wood options.
Photo credits to Big Stick @24hourcampfire

 

[coyotecaller]

Wow! That's a beautiful stock where the rifle is next to the buck and where the rifle is pictured by itself. That's some great info

 

[coyotecaller]

By the way, that's a dandy blacktail! I'd be doing side work for my next taxidermy bill. Did you get him with a 6mm ARC? That casing sure looks like a bench rest little guy. And is that a 20" barrel?

 

[DirectDrive]

Wow! That's a beautiful stock where the rifle is next to the buck and where the rifle is pictured by itself. That's some great info

Yep, I like it too. That's a Pendleton stock in their "Oregon Brown" color.
Excellent color for the black barrel action.
Wayne York retired OSP runs that shop. (oregunsmithing.com)

 

[DirectDrive]

By the way, that's a dandy blacktail! I'd be doing side work for my next taxidermy bill. Did you get him with a 6mm ARC? That casing sure looks like a bench rest little guy. And is that a 20" barrel?

No.
As stated, those photos are by Big Stick at the 24hourcampfire forum.
He typically cuts his sporter weight barrels to 19".....does not like the 20" HB.
That could be a Grendel, not sure.
That's a Sitka Blacktail taken on POW island IIRC.
Google "Howa mini 24hourcampfire" and you will get hits to most of their threads concerning Howa Mini

 

[coyotecaller]

Yep, I like it too. That's a Pendleton stock in their "Oregon Brown" color.
Wayne York retired OSP runs that shop. (oregunsmithing.com)

I'm going to have to contact him. That rifle is so elegant in that stock.

 

[DirectDrive]

I'm going to have to contact him. That rifle is so elegant in that stock.

Wayne makes bottom metal for the Mini, as well.

Jefferson Outdoor makes hinged, blind and CZ mag bottom metal for the Mini, also.
I'm waiting for the next batch of hinged (BDL style) 1-2 weeks out.

 

[DirectDrive]

My HACT trigger breaks at 2lbs according to my Lyman digital scale.
I like it.

 

[DirectDrive]

The safety is stiff to operate. Hopefully that will ease up with use.
For break weight and break quality, I see no reason to replace my particular HACT trigger.

 

[coyotecaller]

My FFL just notified me that it arrived. I'll meet with him after work