Howa Mini Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle 6.5mm Grendel 20″ Threaded Barrel

The Howa Mini Hunter in 6.5mm Grendel is a compact, capable bolt-action rifle built for hunters and versatile field shooters who demand performance without excess weight or bulk. Chambered in the hard-hitting 6.5 Grendel and fitted with a 20-inch threaded barrel, this rifle is equally at home in a deer blind, on a predator stand, or stretching out at the range. Howa’s reputation for smooth actions and consistent accuracy is well represented here in a package sized around the Mini action platform.

Key Specifications

• The action is a bolt-action design built on Howa’s compact Mini platform.
• This rifle is chambered in 6.5mm Grendel, delivering excellent ballistics and terminal performance at distance.
• The barrel measures 20 inches, balancing maneuverability with velocity retention.
• The barrel is threaded, ready to accept suppressors or muzzle devices.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-8 inches, optimized for stabilizing a wide range of 6.5mm Grendel projectiles.
• Magazine capacity is 5+1 rounds, with one 5-round magazine included.
• Shipping weight is approximately 8.25 pounds.

If you’re looking for a bolt gun that punches above its size class, the Howa Mini Hunter delivers. The 6.5 Grendel chambering gives you genuine reach and stopping power in a trimmed-down package, while the threaded muzzle adds suppressor-ready versatility right out of the box. This is a rifle built for serious hunters and shooters who want a purpose-driven tool—not extra weight or compromises in the field.