The Howa Mini Hunter in 6mm ARC (brand part no. HWH6ARCHB) pairs a shorter 20-inch heavy barrel with the same accurate, compact action as the rest of the Mini Hunter line. Howa builds this heavy-barrel variant for shooters who want extra stability on the bench or bipod without carrying a full-length barrel, and 6mm ARC’s efficient case design delivers flat trajectories with heavy-for-caliber bullets even from a shorter tube. A 5+1 detachable magazine keeps the rifle quick to reload, and the compact Mini action keeps overall weight and length down for easier handling in a blind or truck rack.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6mm ARC, engineered for flat trajectories with heavy-for-caliber bullets.
• The barrel is a 20-inch heavy contour, adding stability for precision shooting.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-8 inches, matched to stabilize longer 6mm ARC bullets.
• Magazine capacity is 5+1 rounds from a detachable box magazine.
• This is the compact Mini Hunter platform, sized specifically for shorter cartridges.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• The barrel measures 20 inches.
• Runs a two-stage match-grade trigger, tuned for a crisp, repeatable break.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Why choose a heavy barrel on a compact rifle? It adds stability for precision shooting off a bench or bipod without the length of a full-size barrel.

Is this a full-size Howa action? No, it uses the compact Mini Hunter receiver built for shorter cartridges.

Buy the Howa Mini Hunter 6mm ARC Rifle

Shooters who want extra barrel stability in a still-compact package will appreciate what this heavy-barrel Mini Hunter offers. It fits well among our bolt action rifles for anyone chasing an efficient, accurate 6mm ARC setup. Reserve yours through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and we will get it moving to your FFL as soon as it’s ready to ship.