Advice for a stock for a Howa mini action rifle

**oafpatroll** · 13-05-2026, 15:47

Originally Posted by Fish Hunter

Thanks. I have looked at their website, but they did not list Howa mini action. I should probably give them a call.

A friend of mine had a custom stock made by them and was very happy.

**MohamedD** · 13-05-2026, 16:55

Originally Posted by DaavG

Any reason not to go with these? Asked out of curiosity as never heard of them nor Precision Rifle Stox.

Precision Rifle Stox are normally at Huntex with Gunworx from Randfontein.

**K@kaTo** · 13-05-2026, 19:57

I had Armtec make me a rifle stock for my Howa 6.5 Grendel and then installed a Arms bottom metal - this did need some machining and after a second trip it works well.

You can get a metal trigger guard replacement that takes the default magazines which is x100 times better then the plastic OEM ones.

**Fish Hunter** · 13-05-2026, 20:22

Originally Posted by K@kaTo

I had Armtec make me a rifle stock for my Howa 6.5 Grendel and then installed a Arms bottom metal - this did need some machining and after a second trip it works well.

You can get a metal trigger guard replacement that takes the default magazines which is x100 times better then the plastic OEM ones.

Thank you. That is worth considering.

**Fish Hunter** · 13-05-2026, 20:34

A quick note, I will be offline for a few days (short hunting trip, out of town wedding - not mine, followed by fishing trip), back next week Sunday and will follow-up on responses on my return

**Toxxyc** · 14-05-2026, 04:39

I second getting a custom stock made. It's worth taking the rifle to the stock builder so he can do his thing, and then you get get the stock built exactly as you want. It maybe won't be the lightest, but it'll fit, bedding is usually done as part of the package and then you know it's what you want.

**Fish Hunter** · 02-06-2026, 16:33

Thanks for the replies and advice.
After considering the options I have decided to go with HF Stocks - Varmint Hunter stock in carbon fibre.

https://hf-stocks.co.za/products/varmint-hunter-stock

Rikus will also custom make aluminium sleeves to add to the aluminium bedding block to take the pressure off the Howa's plastic "bottom metal" and ensure the action is securely fitted to the stock, and do the fitting (the advantage of him being at Patensie and me being around the corner in Port Elizabeth).
It is however going to test my patience - it takes about 2 weeks to manufacture the stock, but he has a 3 month waiting list.

**1911 Guy** · 03-06-2026, 17:24

Have a look at the Hera H7, I set up my 22-250 with it. I needed something that matched accuracy similar to a chassis system but also light weight and looked kick ass aswell. Mine weighs in at around 4.7kg with a scope, bipod and sling

**Fish Hunter** · 04-06-2026, 12:25

Originally Posted by 1911 Guy

Have a look at the Hera H7, I set up my 22-250 with it. I needed something that matched accuracy similar to a chassis system but also light weight and looked kick ass aswell. Mine weighs in at around 4.7kg with a scope, bipod and sling

I did not find any Hera stocks in a mini action