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Nathan Foster

Just notes for reference:

Howa mini action 223. The magazine cannot be lengthened like former, this is a scaled down action, the first time Howa has deviated from its standard production in many years (other than small mods).

Mag length internally 59.5mm, 10 shot detachable.
Polymer stock not Hogue.
#1 contour (ultra light) barrel.

Should suit most bullets but will not suit the 75-80gr A-Max. Will however go OK with the usual gamut, plus the 60gr V-Max. U.S users may want to play with the 79gr DRT too as this works well in standard / AR mag lengths.

Twist rate is 1:9- quite a good allrounder.

Normal bedding and tuning procedures will help get the best out of these. Current model Howa barrels are looking good so far. This one will hopefully make for a good youth rifle and acceptable light game culling rifle- should not heat up too much.

Thanks Marty and Dan at Reloaders for the heads up.

There you go, shortest rifle review ever based on zero experience with this new rig. I think I used the word 'should' twice!

Should = assumption.

Cheers, Nathan.