Howa mini action wrench

[PRShooter]

I’m looking to swap the barrel on my howa mini. I’ve scoured the internet and can’t seem to find a solution for an action wrench. I found some good info on a brownells wrench recommended using flat bottom and m70 top but the wrenches have been out of stock for some time and I’m tired of waiting. I found an internal wrench (can’t remember where) but I was concerned with using an internal wrench for factory barrel removal. Also I’d rather not relief cut the factory barrel as I’d like to be able to reuse it as needed. Anyone have any experience with these things or any suggestions

 

[kendog]

What is the diameter of the ring on the Mini?

 

[WSnyder]

What is the diameter of the ring on the Mini?

Just a touch under 1.2 if I remember correctly. 1.170 or so. Flat bottom not totally round.

 

[DaveTooley]

Made this many moons ago. Reversible top

 

[PRShooter]

What is the diameter of the ring on the Mini?

1.175 and flat bottom.

Made this many moons ago. Reversible top

Something like that would work I just don’t have a mill at my disposal to cut for the rounded receiver.

 

[kendog]

I have a head for that diameter. I can bust it loose for you if you care to send it.
Ken

 

[Ggmac]

you can make a similar tool as posted but eliminate the upper bar and use a heavy duty u bolt aka muffler clamp . I used one on mausers for years .
1” solid square bar x 18”-20 “ long . Drill 2 holes for the clamp . Use a dremel to grind the inside of the muffler clamp . You want it as flat as possible. Use thin aluminum between the clamp and receiver .
I’ll try to take pics of mine

 

[X Count]

Drill press, hole saw, RP7 and a file could make something the same as Dave's pretty easily.