Thread: 223 Howa 1500 vs Mini Action

@stagstalker is the rifle for yourself, or for a wee one?
If it is for yourself, I would recommend the Howa Mini, as it has a few more stock options than it used to and most at reasonable prices.
- The standard stock is a bit chunky, and the mag release (marginally fixed).
- The EXCL really isn't that bad, lots of fore-end flex, but this is a non issue.
- Ken Henderson makes a gorgeous Carbon Fiber stock to suit, finish it off with a Jefferson's bottom metal and this rifle is a thing of beauty.
If it is for a youth, The Howa 1500 may not have as many stock options, but they do have a youth stock which offers a nice length of pull, top this off with a scope with forgiving eye relief, and its a great youth option.