Looking at a howa mini 6.5 barreled action to run in a jtac pistol chassis. I also want to use a 300blk howage barrel with a mini 223 bolt in the same action l. Any other issues to look out for other than head spacing when going between the 2 bolts.
Gunsmithing Howa mini replacement bolt
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You should have any problems, since you have to set your headspace every time with the barrel nut.
Mike
Mike
I’ve had both good and bad luck with swapping bolts between my howa mini actions. The factory barrels seem to work well between actions, but some lugs have been too tight.
I didn't know Howa sold bolts separately. I know when actions and bolts are mated at the factory, they mark the bolt with that action's SN as part of their headspacing check / QA I believe.
That said, I think the Howa is an excellent bargain for the price. For the cost of a bolt, how far you then from another barreled action to simply build another purpose built rifle?
That said, I think the Howa is an excellent bargain for the price. For the cost of a bolt, how far you then from another barreled action to simply build another purpose built rifle?
Thanks for the info.
The 223 bolt will be roughly $300 cheaper than the barreled action. I would rather only buy the one chassis and just swap bolts/barrels. Gun will be used for 6.5g and 300blk. Under 300yards
The 223 bolt will be roughly $300 cheaper than the barreled action. I would rather only buy the one chassis and just swap bolts/barrels. Gun will be used for 6.5g and 300blk. Under 300yards
