300 Blackout Howa MiniAction Heavy Barrel Blued Threaded with EXOSkel Stock
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Are you wanting a quiet, subsonic rifle? Then .300 Blackout is a great option and a Kiwi favourite. Based on the .223 case, the cartridge is beautiful and small which means the magazines and actions are compact. In most cases, it shares the same magazines and actions as the .223. This, in turn, means that you carry more ammunition in a smaller magazine than the likes of .308 while still be able to send a 200-240 grain subsonic projectile downrange with the same ability to suppress as a subsonic .308 round. In most cases, the barrel twist from the factory is set up to allow it to be accurate for both subsonic and high-velocity loads.
Powerful enough for hunting most New Zealand game animals, this cartridge is ideal for hunting on properties where you are not wanting to upset neighbours when used with a silencer. Because the subsonic loads are very quiet (similar to a .22 LR using high velocity with a silencer) it will help ensure you don’t scare game off in the distance, increasing your chances of having a greater hunting experience.
The carbon fibre Precision Pro EXOSkel stock means the overall weight of the rifle is significantly reduced - at 2314g and 2485g - whilst still remaining extremely hardwearing and durable. The FAB Defense rubberised grip improves traction and comfort, creating an enhanced shooting experience.
The off-the-shelf ammunition options are great; ranging from 110-grain through to 220-grain at prices less than .308. The .300 Blackout is a truly great addition to any Kiwi hunters gun safe.
Unlike most rifles chambered for the .300 BLK, the Howa MiniAction is a bolt-action platform that's smaller than the traditional short-action receivers usually seen in the bolt-rifle world. These even-shorter rifles are optimised to feed many of today's popular AR-length cartridges, and the .300 BLK is one of the latest chamberings in the MiniAction lineup.
Each Howa MiniAction chambered in .300 BLK is ideally suited to serve as a suppressor platform, having been equipped with a heavy barrel topped with a threaded muzzle. Muzzle threads are cut with a 5/8x24 TPI thread pitch, which is compatible with most of today's .30 calibre sound suppressors. When equipped with a sound suppressor, hunters, in particular, can take advantage of this quiet platform while in the woods, enabling them to take game without spooking other animals in the area or damaging their hearing.
The other benefit of a .300-BLK, bolt-action platform like the Howa MiniAction is for new shooters, who may be both sound- and recoil-averse. The AR-length cartridge chambered in a heavy-barreled rifle produces little felt recoil, and the use of subsonic ammunition combined with a solid suppressor makes for an easy, comfortable starting point for those stepping into the shooting sports.
Features:
- Forged, lightened, one-piece bolt with two locking lugs
- Carbon fibre stock provides exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, excellent weather resistance, and high rigidity
- Extremely light Precision Pro 753g Stock
- FAB Defense rubberised grip for enhanced traction and comfort
- Concealed magazine release - less likely to accidentally contact than on other designs
- QD sling cup compatible attachment points for 1,2 or 3 point slings
- Oversized trigger guard - easier handling with gloves
Specifications:
- Calibre: 300 Blackout
- Action: Bolt action
- Barrel: Heavy barrel
- Thread: 5/8x24
- Frame: 7076-T6 lightweight alloy - made in New Zealand
- Stock: Carbon fibre
- Grip: FAB Rubberised
- Magazine: 10-round detachable magazine
- Barrel length: 13.5", 16.5"
- Weight: 2314g (13.5"), 2485g (16.5")
Purchase of this item requires a firearms licence, you will need to complete a Police Order Form and take it into your local police station to have it signed off. The form can be found from the link below.
