This Howa Mini Action Hunter 7.62x39mm rifle pairs a Howa 1500 barreled action with a heavy, threaded and capped 20-inch barrel (brand part no. HWH762HB), all built around a compact receiver sized for smaller cartridges. Legacy Sports International houses the action in a walnut stock and finishes the muzzle with a thread protector cap until an owner adds a brake or suppressor. A two-stage HACT trigger breaks predictably for precise shot placement, and a three-position safety lets the shooter load, carry, or unload the rifle without cycling the bolt. Sling swivel studs come installed for an aftermarket sling. The mild-recoiling 7.62x39mm cartridge still carries enough energy for deer-sized game at moderate range, and the shorter mini action keeps the whole rifle light and easy to carry through brush and timber. Hunters who want a compact, low-recoil bolt gun for close cover will find this configuration a natural fit.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 7.62x39mm, a mild-recoiling cartridge suited to close-range hunting.
• The barrel measures 20 inches and is heavy profile for added rigidity.
• The muzzle is threaded and capped, ready for a brake or suppressor.
• The stock is walnut, built on the Howa 1500 barreled action.
• The trigger is a two-stage HACT design for a predictable break.
• The safety is a three-position design for load, carry, and unload control.
• Sling swivel studs ship installed for an aftermarket sling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? Yes, the 20-inch heavy barrel is threaded and ships with a protective cap.

What trigger and safety does this rifle use? A two-stage HACT trigger paired with a three-position safety.

Buy the Howa Mini Action Hunter Rifle, 7.62x39mm

A light, mild-recoiling bolt gun for brush and timber hunting is exactly what this Mini Action Hunter delivers. Order it from our bolt action rifle selection at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.