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M40 Style Stocks For Howa Mini Action - M40 Style Stock Howa Mini Action Textured Black
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SKU: 430104883
Overview
Built for Howa Mini Action rifles with a factory detachable magazine, this M40-style stock is aimed at hunters and shooters who want a rigid, drop-in platform for heavy or sporter barrel contours. Its full-length aluminum bedding system and free-floated design are intended to support a stable fit, while the varmint/tactical profile keeps the layout straightforward with no cheekpiece or checkering. A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and three sling studs add practical field utility, and the 13.5-inch length of pull gives it a compact feel. This is a purpose-driven stock for users who value a clean, no-frills setup over traditional styling.
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 the listed
Includes 1-inch
Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad
Key Features
- Drop-in fit for Howa Mini Action with factory detachable magazine.
- Compatible with heavy or sporter barrel contour.
- Full-length aluminum bedding system machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum.
- Aluminum block extends through the forearm for added strength and stiffness.
- Designed to be free floated.
- 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 wanting a drop-in stock for factory detachable magazine rifles
- Hunters setting up a varmint or tactical-style rifle with heavy or sporter barrel contour
- Users who prefer a no-cheekpiece, no-checkering stock with a straightforward grip profile
- Field shooters needing sling-stud mounting for carry and support accessories
Specifications
| Barrel Contour | Heavy or sporter barrel contour |
|---|---|
| Bedding Material | Aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Bedding System | Full length aluminum bedding system |
| Checkering | No |
| Cheekpiece | No |
| Color | Textured Black |
| Fit | Howa Mini Action with factory detachable mag |
| Forearm Reinforcement | Aluminum block extends through the forearm |
| Free Floated | Yes |
| Front Sling Studs | 2 |
| Grip Reinforcement | Aluminum tail piece from the bedding block through the grip area |
| Length Of Pull | 13.5 inches |
| Rear Sling Studs | 1 |
| Recoil Pad | 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad |
| 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 the listed barrel contours.
- Includes a 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
- Equipped with two front sling studs and one rear sling stud.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Drop-in fit is specific to the Howa Mini Action with factory detachable magazine, so it is not a universal stock.
- 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.
- Designed to be free floated, so final fit and performance depend on proper barrel and action compatibility within the stated heavy or sporter contour range.
- The 13.5-inch length of pull and fixed recoil pad may suit some shooters well, but it leaves less room for adjustment than an adjustable stock system.
Suggested Comparisons
- Rifle chassis systems
- Replacement rifle stocks
- Muzzleloader stocks
- Precision rifle stocks
Suggested Accessories
- Sling
- Bipod
- Recoil pad
- Rifle case
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this stock fit a Howa Mini Action with a factory detachable magazine?
Yes. The product is described as a drop-in fit for the Howa Mini Action with factory detachable mag.
Is this stock intended for a heavy barrel or sporter barrel contour?
Yes. The description says it is made for Howa Mini Action rifles with heavy or sporter barrel contour.
Does the stock use an aluminum bedding system?
Yes. It features a full-length aluminum bedding system computer designed and CNC machined from aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum.
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.