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M40 Style Stocks For Howa Mini Action - M40 Style Stock Howa Mini Action Tan/Black Spiderweb
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SKU: 430104884
Overview
Built for the Howa Mini Action with a factory detachable magazine, this stock is aimed at hunters and shooters who want a rigid, drop-in foundation for a heavy or sporter barrel contour. Its full-length aluminum bedding system and free-floated design are intended to support a stable fit, while the M40 varmint/tactical profile keeps the layout simple with no cheekpiece or checkering. The 13.5-inch length of pull and 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad make it a practical option for field use or range work where a straightforward, no-frills stock is preferred. Two front sling studs and one rear sling stud add useful carry options without changing the stock’s clean, functional design.
Why Hunters Choose the Bell & Carlson
Drop-in Fit
Factory detachable magazine compatibility
Full-length Aluminum
Bedding system uses computer-designed, CNC-machined
Aluminum Block
Extends through the forearm for
Aluminum Tail
Piece through the grip area
Designed Be
Free floated for a clean
Key Features
- Drop-in fit for Howa Mini Action with factory detachable magazine.
- Supports heavy or sporter barrel contour with full-length aluminum bedding system.
- Computer-designed, CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum bedding block adds rigidity.
- Aluminum tail piece extends through the grip area for added strength.
- M40 varmint/tactical stock with no cheekpiece and no checkering.
- Includes a 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and three sling studs.
Best Used For
- Howa Mini Action owners needing a drop-in stock for factory detachable-mag rifles with heavy or sporter barrel contours.
- Hunters wanting a varmint/tactical-style stock with a free-floated setup and no cheekpiece or checkering.
- Users prioritizing added forearm and grip-area rigidity from the full-length aluminum bedding system.
- Field shooters who want sling attachment points for carrying a rifle with front and rear studs.
- Shooters seeking a 13.5-inch length stock with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
Specifications
| 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 |
| Compatible Action | Howa Mini Action |
| Finishpattern | Tan/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 from the bedding block 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 computer-designed, CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum.
- Aluminum block extends through the forearm for added strength and stiffness.
- Aluminum tail piece through the grip area adds rigidity to the stock.
- Designed to be free floated for a clean barrel fit.
- Includes a 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and three sling studs.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for Howa Mini Action rifles with factory detachable magazines and heavy or sporter barrel contours, so fit is specific rather than universal.
- The M40-style layout is intentionally streamlined: no cheekpiece and no checkering, which may suit some setups better than others.
- Free-floated design and full-length aluminum bedding add structure, but the stock is built around a tactical/varmint profile rather than a traditional hunting stock.
- The 13.5-inch length of pull is fixed in the provided specifications, so it may not suit every shooter without additional adjustment options.
Suggested Comparisons
- Rifle stocks
- Replacement rifle stock systems
- Howa Mini Action accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Sling
- Detachable magazine
- Recoil pad
- Bedding system
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this stock fit a Howa Mini Action rifle with a factory detachable magazine?
Yes. The product is described as a drop-in fit for the Howa Mini Action with factory detachable magazine.
Is this stock made for a heavy barrel or sporter barrel contour?
Yes. The description says it fits Howa Mini Action rifles with heavy or sporter barrel contour.
Does the stock include an aluminum bedding system?
Yes. It uses a full-length aluminum bedding system made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, with an aluminum block through the forearm and an aluminum tail piece through the grip area.
Does this stock have a cheekpiece or checkering?
No. It 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.