(06-15-2023, 12:23 AM)Pork Loin Wrote:(03-10-2023, 05:52 PM)MTMAN Wrote: I received my new Howa Mini 1500 in 6mm arc yesterday. They are officially available.MTMAN,
Haven't done anything but sight it in at 25 yds. Hope to load up some 85 Gr. Speer boatails and try them out next week.
What type of stock came with your Mini 6mm ARC?
I am looking for one with a "black carbon" stock is why I ask.
Thanks.
Pork loin
If you are up to a bit of assembly the barreled action frequently available through Brownells may be of interest to you.
Stocky's is who provides the Howa carbon fiber stocks & offers finished carbon fiber stocks & Factory 2nds in the sporter stock You see frequently available as a Howa offering. With the recent Memorial day 20% discount at Stocky's I had close to $270 into the Stocky's factory 2nd with shipping & tax.
To my moderately trained eye, very little that was needing further attention on the Factory 2nd stock. As a comparison I also purchased Stocky's Vertical grip carbon fiber stock, roughly 3 ounces heavier than the Sporter model. The vertical grip stock was supposed to be their finished offering. Only difference I noticed in the finished Vertical grip was the front swivel stud was epoxeyed in. Both stocks would benefit from a light skim bedding Job. Bedding is quite simple IMHO with the Howa.
Personally I like the Vertical grip carbon fiber offering much better. To the point I could be talked into parting with the lighter sporter model.
Would not be surprised to see Brownells & Stocky's offer promotions around the 4th of July.