The Howa Mini Compact rifle in 6mm ARC (brand part no. HMA6ARCGHBY) trims the Mini Action platform down even further for shooters who prioritize a short, easy-to-carry rifle. Howa built this Compact variant with the same accurate action as the standard Mini Action but in a package sized for smaller-framed shooters, tight blinds, or vehicle-based hunting setups. The 6mm ARC cartridge was designed for efficient case capacity and heavy-for-caliber bullets, giving this short rifle surprisingly flat performance at range. A 20-inch barrel and 5+1 detachable magazine round out a build meant to be quick to handle without sacrificing accuracy.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6mm ARC, engineered for flat trajectories with heavy-for-caliber bullets.
• The barrel measures 20 inches, keeping the overall rifle short and easy to maneuver.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-7.5 inches, matched to stabilize longer 6mm ARC bullets.
• Magazine capacity is 5+1 rounds via a detachable box magazine.
• This is the Mini Compact variant, trimmed down further than the standard Mini Action.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• Runs a two-stage match-grade trigger, tuned for a crisp, repeatable break.
• Feeds and ejects through an M-16 style extractor and ejector, and the firing pin can be removed tool-lessly for cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Mini Compact different from the standard Mini Action? It uses a shorter, more compact build for easier handling while keeping the same 6mm ARC chambering and accuracy.

What is the magazine capacity? This rifle holds 5 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber.

What twist rate does the barrel use? It is cut at 1-in-7.5 inches to stabilize heavier 6mm ARC bullets.

Buy the Howa Mini Compact 6mm ARC Rifle

Anyone who wants a genuinely short, easy-to-carry bolt rifle without giving up 6mm ARC performance should have this Mini Compact on their list. It stands out in our bolt action rifles lineup for shooters who value a trim, maneuverable build. Order yours through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and we will get it moving to your FFL as soon as it’s ready to ship.