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M40 Style Stocks For Howa Mini Action - M40 Style Stock Howa Mini Action Olive Green/Black Spiderweb
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SKU: 430104885
Overview
Built for the Howa Mini Action with a factory detachable magazine, this M40-style stock is intended for shooters who want a rigid, drop-in replacement with a varmint/tactical profile. Its full-length aluminum bedding system and free-floated design are aimed at providing a stable platform, while the aluminum reinforcement through the forearm and grip area adds structure to the stock. The no-cheekpiece, no-checkering layout keeps the profile straightforward, and the 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad helps soften the shoulder interface. With two front sling studs, one rear sling stud, and a 13.5-inch length of pull, it suits practical field or range use where a solid, uncomplicated stock setup matters.
Why Hunters Choose the Bell & Carlson
Drop-in Fit
Factory detachable magazine compatibility
Full-length Aluminum
Bedding system uses CNC-machined 6061-T6
Aluminum Block
Tail piece add rigidity through
Designed Be
Free floated for barrel clearance
Includes 1-inch
Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad
Key Features
- Drop-in fit for Howa Mini Action with factory detachable magazine.
- Supports heavy or sporter barrel contour.
- Full-length aluminum bedding system with CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum block.
- Aluminum forearm and grip reinforcement adds rigidity.
- Designed to be free floated.
- Includes 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and three sling studs.
Best Used For
- Howa Mini Action owners wanting a drop-in stock for factory detachable magazine setups
- Hunters using heavy or sporter barrel contours who want a free-floated stock option
- Shooters preferring a varmint/tactical stock without cheekpiece or checkering
- Users needing added forearm and grip-area rigidity from an aluminum bedding system
- Field carry setups that benefit from included front and rear sling studs
Specifications
| Action | Howa Mini Action |
|---|---|
| Barrel Contour | Heavy or sporter barrel contour |
| Bedding Material | Aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Bedding System | Full length aluminum bedding system |
| Checkering | No checkering |
| Cheekpiece | No cheekpiece |
| Color | Olive Green/Black Spiderweb |
| Fit | Drop in fit for Howa Mini Action with factory detachable mag |
| Forearm Reinforcement | Aluminum block extends through the forearm |
| Free Floated | Designed to be free floated |
| Front Sling Studs | Two |
| Grip Reinforcement | Aluminum tail piece through the grip area |
| Length Of Pull | 13.5-inch |
| Magazine Type | Factory detachable mag |
| Rear Sling Studs | One |
| Recoil Pad | 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad |
| Stock Style | M40 varmint/tactical stock |
Pros
- Drop-in fit for Howa Mini Action with factory detachable magazine compatibility.
- Full-length aluminum bedding system uses CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum.
- Aluminum block and tail piece add rigidity through forearm and grip.
- Designed to be free floated for barrel clearance.
- Includes 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
- Equipped with two front sling studs and one rear sling stud.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for Howa Mini Action rifles with factory detachable magazines, so it is not a universal stock and fit is limited to that platform and compatible barrel contours.
- The M40 varmint/tactical layout has no cheekpiece and no checkering, which keeps the profile simple but offers less built-in support and grip texture than more feature-rich stocks.
- The stock is set up to be free floated, so users who prefer a more traditional bedding approach may find the configuration less familiar.
- The 13.5-inch length of pull may not suit every shooter without adjustment or fit verification.
Suggested Comparisons
- Howa Mini Action rifle stocks
- Varmint/tactical rifle stocks
- Replacement rifle stocks with bedding systems
- Rifle stocks with sling studs
Suggested Accessories
- Sling
- Bipod
- Detachable magazine
- Rifle case
Frequently Asked Questions
What action and magazine setup does this stock fit?
It is a drop-in fit for the Howa Mini Action with factory detachable magazine.
What barrel contours is it designed for?
It is described as fitting heavy or sporter barrel contour configurations.
What bedding system does it use?
It uses a full-length aluminum bedding system made from computer-designed, CNC-machined aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum.
Does the stock include a cheekpiece or checkering?
No. The product is described as an M40 varmint/tactical stock with no cheekpiece and no checkering.
What sling attachment points are included?
It includes two front sling studs and one rear sling stud.