Thread: Howa Superlite

Originally Posted by yerimaginaryM8

How long is the mag box on these is there room to seat pills out a fair way? or are they like a rem model 7 a bit on the short side?

2.8" internal length, will take std SAAME and CIP spec COALs. I offered up a few ACIS 3" l mags to the action and they will feed from this. You will however need a bit of custom work to the stock to fit an Atlas bottom metal or simalar.

The one I handeled was a terrible fit in the stock, the rear tang stuck up high like it had been shoe horned into a stock that was designed for something else. The barrel channel was very narrow and contacted one side of the very light profiled barrel. All small issues to correct but for the asking price you shouldn't have to. The barreled action is a howa mini that has been stretched 6mm and the mag well and ejection port opened up. The bolt know has also been drilled to drop even more weight. All actions are blued chromolly (S/S not available) that the importer had Ceracoated to combat future rust issues. The barrel profile is the same as the howa mini s/s lightweight so it's very thin. 20" in 6.5 creedmoore and 16" in .308win. .243 win and .708 are in the works. The barreled action weighs 1.6kg and in true carbon fiber stock fashion they range from 400gr to about 600gr.

Personally I'm a fan and will pick one up in Creedmoor but I think I'll go more custom on a stock for it.

Originally Posted by Wingman

2.8" internal length, will take std SAAME and CIP spec COALs. I offered up a few ACIS 3" l mags to the action and they will feed from this. You will however need a bit of custom work to the stock to fit an Atlas bottom metal or simalar.

The one I handeled was a terrible fit in the stock, the rear tang stuck up high like it had been shoe horned into a stock that was designed for something else. The barrel channel was very narrow and contacted one side of the very light profiled barrel. All small issues to correct but for the asking price you shouldn't have to. The barreled action is a howa mini that has been stretched 6mm and the mag well and ejection port opened up. The bolt know has also been drilled to drop even more weight. All actions are blued chromolly (S/S not available) that the importer had Ceracoated to combat future rust issues. The barrel profile is the same as the howa mini s/s lightweight so it's very thin. 20" in 6.5 creedmoore and 16" in .308win. .243 win and .708 are in the works. The barreled action weighs 1.6kg and in true carbon fiber stock fashion they range from 400gr to about 600gr.

Personally I'm a fan and will pick one up in Creedmoor but I think I'll go more custom on a stock for it.

Would Howa mini Talleys fit then if they are a stretched mini action ?

Originally Posted by dannyb

Would Howa mini Talleys fit then if they are a stretched mini action ?

No as the rear part of the loading port has been cut back further meaning the rear holes have been made closer together. You could drill a new hole in the mount though.
Talleys, HS precision and Nikko stirling all make rails to fit it but nz is waiting delivery.

Originally Posted by Wingman

2.8" internal length, will take std SAAME and CIP spec COALs. I offered up a few ACIS 3" l mags to the action and they will feed from this. You will however need a bit of custom work to the stock to fit an Atlas bottom metal or simalar.

The one I handeled was a terrible fit in the stock, the rear tang stuck up high like it had been shoe horned into a stock that was designed for something else. The barrel channel was very narrow and contacted one side of the very light profiled barrel. All small issues to correct but for the asking price you shouldn't have to. The barreled action is a howa mini that has been stretched 6mm and the mag well and ejection port opened up. The bolt know has also been drilled to drop even more weight. All actions are blued chromolly (S/S not available) that the importer had Ceracoated to combat future rust issues. The barrel profile is the same as the howa mini s/s lightweight so it's very thin. 20" in 6.5 creedmoore and 16" in .308win. .243 win and .708 are in the works. The barreled action weighs 1.6kg and in true carbon fiber stock fashion they range from 400gr to about 600gr.

Personally I'm a fan and will pick one up in Creedmoor but I think I'll go more custom on a stock for it.

Yeah the stock fit and finish on the 2 I've handled seemed a bit shit given how much you are getting stung for the stock. If only some clever bugger was building lightweight chassis in nz for howas ��

I was thinking of grabbing one and having a go at putting a stock or chassis together

Originally Posted by Nick-D

If only some clever bugger was building lightweight chassis in nz for howas ��

Quiet your pie hole.. it's a supprise