Howa mini question

[MDT6BRA]

I got a question for you guys. I have a howa mini in 6bra, 2 barrels for it. If I bought another action, would I need to have the headspace checked or could I just screw one of the barrels onto the new action and go shoot? Thanks

 

[KMart]

To mate a known barrel with an unknown action or vice versa, it is wise to use the right tools including headspace gauges.

 

[MDT6BRA]

To mate a known barrel with an unknown action or vice versa, it is wise to use the right tools including headspace gauges.

Thank you for replying, could I use a piece of fired brass from that barrel, since it’s a 6br ackley?

 

[joshb]

Thank you for replying, could I use a piece of fired brass from that barrel, since it’s a 6br ackley?

In a pinch. I’ve done it. With the use of CNC machines, the chances a better than the old days that it will fit with the right headspace. You’ll have to roll the dice to find out.

 

[akajun]

I’ve found how as to be very consistent and the action threads timed so that the lettering lines up.
That said yeah screw it together and check it with some HS gauges
Fired brass is not good enough

 

[MDT6BRA]

Can I get a ackley headspace guage or would I just have to use a 6br, I know you usually want a slight crush when I am firing new brass.

 

[JSH]

I don’t make as much out of headspace as some do, it’s a wildcat so there is no solid written in stone numbers unless you have a reamer print. Headspace is what you make of it. I get more concerned with neck length.
Some dykem and some brass shim stock.
On a totally unknown, I do a cerosafe chamber cast to get a rough idea of what I have.

 

[boltfluter]

Thank you for replying, could I use a piece of fired brass from that barrel, since it’s a 6br ackley?

Yes you could. Put clear tape on the end to increase by .002. Poor man's headspace gauge. If in doubt take it to a Smith.
Paul

 

[JSH]

I got a question for you guys. I have a howa mini in 6bra, 2 barrels for it. If I bought another action, would I need to have the headspace checked or could I just screw one of the barrels onto the new action and go shoot? Thanks

I just reread this. 6BRA on a mini, I have heard guys opening the bolt face or others cutting rims down on the 6BR brass. Curious as to which you may have.

 

[MDT6BRA]

Yes sir, my bolt face was opened up to fit the br case. It’s a cool little gun. I have two barrels for it and another 700 all cut from same reamer

 

[Bat Rastard]

What are you using for magazines?

 

[MDT6BRA]

It’s the standard 7.62x39 / 6.5 Grendel magazine that came with the howa action. Feeds perfect, all in a mdt chassis

 

[MDT6BRA]

I’d like to find another mini action without having to buy the barreled action

 

[JSH]

X2
I suspect the stupid barreled actions may be an import thing?
I keep hoping for more aftermarket support. I sure like all of mine, slick as a button compared to others imho.

 

[MDT6BRA]

I contacted howa to see if I could buy just an action from them and they said no so I’d say your right. Doesn’t make sense to me why they would sell them if they were assembling the barreled actions.

 

[boltfluter]

It’s the standard 7.62x39 / 6.5 Grendel magazine that came with the howa action. Feeds perfect, all in a mdt chassis

Looks like a fun little rifle! I have been getting quite a few inquiries about working on these little bolts lately. Seems as if they are quite popular and I can see why, as the machine work on the bolts is very nice. Carry on.
Paul

 

[MDT6BRA]

It’s hard to beat in my opinion, short throw, smooth, and a timney thrown in there. My 12 twist lilja shoots awesome with 70 and 80 nos bt and vmax. I have a hart barrel 1/10 also but it just doesn’t seem to be as accurate as the lilja but it’s a 20” too.

 

[Fast14riot]

I've been looking at these minis for a while for a light weight truck gun. How light would be reasonably achievable, 6lbs with a 20" sporter barrel?

 

[Owens85]

I've really been thinking about doing one of these in either 6bra or 30br with a carbon fiber stock. I've got one in a 450 bushmaster setting in the safe.

 

[MDT6BRA]

I can weigh mine for you but it is a heavy barrel, carbon barrel would help a lot. It’s pretty much my do all rifle now, I use 70nos bt on coyotes and 90 eldx on deer.