Whittaker Guns Has Howa Grendels

[Dinny]

I just ordered one, website still shows them in stock. $423.99 with 22" barrel and OD green stock.

https://shop.whittakerguns.com/product/6535022

Thanks, Dinny

[Rebels010]

It's been all I can do not to buy one. I really want the 20 inch HB though.

[VASCAR2]

I'm thinking about ordering a 20" Heavy barrel action from Brownell's once Boyd releaseses their stocks for the Howa Mini Action. I sent an e-mail to Boyd and they advised they are going to release stocks for the mini action. Boyd CS could not provide a release date but I think it will be this year.

[Dinny]

It's been all I can do not to buy one. I really want the 20 inch HB though.

You could always have the 22" barrel cut back and crowned.

Thanks, Dinny

[munchie3409]

Please let us know if the barrel is thick enough to thread.

[Drift]

^^^ What he said.

[Rebels010]

You could always have the 22" barrel cut back and crowned.

Thanks, Dinny

Length is not the issue, I want the HB profile.

[Dinny]

Please let us know if the barrel is thick enough to thread.

I wouldn't know what to look for. Is there a minimum diameter?

Thanks, Dinny

[MrDraco]

Please let us know if the barrel is thick enough to thread.

^^^ What he said.

According to Matt at LSI only the heavy barrel has enough material to safely be threaded.

[Dinny]

It may be a month or so before I get mine. When I do, I will take barrel OD measurements at different lengths and report it back here.

Thanks, Dinny

[nimitzman]

You could always have the 22" barrel cut back and crowned.

Thanks, Dinny

it seems shorter because the action is so short. i have the 223 model. its nice

[Dinny]

I just called Whittaker's to confirm my order. All is good. They also have the 20" lightweight barrel with OD Green stock for $423.99, but its not listed on their website. Call to place your orders.

Thanks, Dinny

[nimitzman]

thanks for the info. i ordered one

[adamjp]

Please let us know if the barrel is thick enough to thread.

The Howa sporter profile (aka medium profile) is 15.8mm in dia.

That is .622in or just under 5/8in for those who persist with incomprehensible BS measurement systems.

[sovapatriot]

I definitely think I'll be adding one of these to the safe. The 20" heavy barrel and have it threaded.