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14307
Howa, 6.5mm Calibers
| brand: | howa |
| cartridge: | 6.5 grendel |
| Firearm Type: | Rifle |
Howa Mini Action 6.5 Grendel 20" Barrelled Action Light Weight Threaded (Stainless finished)
Howa 1500 Barreled Actions is the perfect platform to build quality, affordable sniper rifles. This Howa Barreled Mini Action has a hammer-forged barrel.
⁍ 20" Stainless Barrel
⁍ Light weight contour.
⁍ Comes with bottom metal and magazine.
⁍ Threaded 1/2x28UNF
Custom Light-Rifle Builders: Shooters wanting to pair a high-performance barreled action with their choice of stock or chassis (e.g., Boyds wood, MDT chassis, or ultra-light carbon stock).
Backcountry & Mountain Hunters: Hunters pursuing red deer, fallow, chamois, or goats in rugged NZ terrain who need to keep rifle weight to a minimum.
Varmint & Medium-Game Shooters: Shooters seeking low recoil, high ballistic efficiency, and excellent factory accuracy out to 400–500 meters.
Bush & Alpine Hunting Expeditions: When packing into remote backcountry areas where every gram matters and weather resistance is essential.
Suppressor-Equipped Stalking: The pre-threaded 1/2x20 muzzle makes attaching a sound suppressor straightforward, creating a well-balanced, quiet bush rifle.
Long Days at the Range or Field: The low recoil of the 6.5 Grendel allows for extended target shooting sessions without shooter fatigue.
| Feature | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Howa (Howa Machinery Ltd., Japan) |
| Model / SKU | Mini Action Barrelled Action / 14307 |
| Calibre | 6.5 Grendel |
| Barrel Length | 20 Inches (Cold Hammer-Forged) |
| Barrel Profile | Lightweight / Standard Sporter |
| Finish | Stainless Steel (S/S) |
| Muzzle Thread | 1/2x20 UNF (Factory Threaded) |
| Rifling Twist Rate | 1:8" Twist |
| Action Type | Mini Bolt Action (12% shorter than standard short action) |
| Bolt Design | 1-piece forged bolt w/ 2 locking lugs & integral recoil lug |
| Trigger System | H.A.C.T. (Howa Actuator Clean Trigger) 2-Stage |
| Safety | 3-Position Safety (allows bolt to open while on safe) |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box Magazine (5-round capacity) |
| Bare Weight | Approx. 1.66 kg (bare barreled action + mag) |
No. This is a barrelled action only.
The factory thread is 1/2x20 UNF, which is standard across New Zealand for many light hunting barrels.
Yes. Howa specifically engineered the Mini Action feed ramp and magazine geometry around short-length cartridges like 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC, and 7.62x39, delivering smooth feeding without action binding.
Licence Required: Standard A-Category NZ Firearms Licence.
In-Store Pickup: Present your physical NZ Firearms Licence at the dealer counter.
Mail Order / Online Purchase: Under section 43A of the Arms Act, mail-order sales require an approved Police Mail Order Form (FRM43A) signed by NZ Police prior to shipment.
Shipping: Must be delivered using an authorized, tracked courier service compliant with NZ Police firearm transport requirements.
