The Howa M1500 Mini Action is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 22 ARC with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a 5+1 capacity. It has a drilled and tapped receiver, a blued finish on the barrel and action, and a green fixed synthetic stock. The mini action format is sized for smaller cartridges. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Howa 
• Model: M1500 Mini Action 
• Caliber: 22 ARC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Color/Finish: Green / Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch threaded barrel 
• Drilled and tapped receiver for scope mounting 
• Blued barrel and stainless steel receiver 
• Green fixed synthetic stock 
• Mini action platform sized for the 22 ARC cartridge

Buyers drawn to the Howa M1500 Mini Action in 22 ARC typically cite the mini action's compact bolt throw and the threaded barrel as practical starting points for a lightweight bolt setup. The Howa 1500 action has a longstanding reputation for smooth cycling and consistent headspacing, and owners generally carry that expectation into the mini action version.

The green synthetic stock divides opinion on aesthetics but draws consistent praise for being weather-resistant and free from the checkering wear issues that plague some wood stocks. The drilled and tapped receiver is a baseline expectation buyers appreciate having confirmed out of the box.

As a newer chambering, 22 ARC ammunition availability is a recurring topic among M1500 Mini Action owners. Most consider the cartridge's ballistic potential a reason to buy, but acknowledge that finding brass and factory loads takes more effort than mainstream offerings.