Oregunsmithing Offering Howa Mini Bottom Metal (Hinged Floorplate)

[grayfox]

Dinny, will this bottom metal also fit onto the B&C stocks for mini-action just recently out, and on the Boyd's ones?
Inquiring minds want to know...

[Dinny]

Dinny, will this bottom metal also fit onto the B&C stocks for mini-action just recently out, and on the Boyd's ones?
Inquiring minds want to know...

I want to say yes. The inlet for the bottom plastic should all be the same from each manufacturer, although minor inletting/fitting may be required.

Thanks, Dinny

[Dinny]

Here are the pictures of the prototype before the final surface finishing. They can be cerakoated in any in-stock color and etched with the Grendel Monster once I receive approval to share the image. The followers are still in the development phase as there are a number of different factory and wildcat cartridges that the Mini can be chambered.

Thanks, Dinny

Bottom view - Howa Bottom Metal (Copy).JPG

Side View Howa Bottom Metal (Copy).JPG

[tdbru]

anticipation building :-)
thanks,
-tdbru

[Dinny]

Dinny,
Where do we send the money! A2

Good question, but I think we need to answer the "when" first. BFT has given permission to post it in the Group Buy section but Wayne needs a bit more time to get the followers designed and into mass production.

Thanks, Dinny

[usmcm16a2]

Money burning in pocket! A2

[grayfox]

Dinny,
maybe mention to Wayne to try to make the trigger guard large enough for a gloved finger to go there... ie a bit oversize from the run of the mill everyday size...
thanks.

[Dinny]

Dinny,
maybe mention to Wayne to try to make the trigger guard large enough for a gloved finger to go there... ie a bit oversize from the run of the mill everyday size...
thanks.

I will mention that.

Thanks, Dinny

[1075 tech]

I already have the DIP bottom on my mini. If this works out, I might have to get a second one to put it on.

[Dinny]

I already have the DIP bottom on my mini. If this works out, I might have to get a second one to put it on.

[Dinny]

Wayne just called to discuss the input that has been provided. He's using 22ga metal for the magazine and the limit on COAL is 2.45", which is the size of the opening in the action. His magazine will hold 4 rounds. Additional refinements are being made to feed the 6.5 Grendel case and make it a DIY drop in product. Right now the follower feeds but it's not perfect. Wayne has modified one of his actions by slightly changing the approach angle on the feed ramp and that perfected feeding but it's not the complete DIY option that he's striving for. Finally, he's also considering the thickness of the trigger bow. He may be able to thin it some thus creating more space but he doesn't want to degrade durability.

More to follow.

Thanks, Dinny

[tdbru]

thanks Dinny.
Do keep us posted.
-tdbru

[Sun_and_Steel_77]

Looks great!

[Stevil]

Thanks for the update Dinny, sounds like he's putting some thought into the final design !

[Owyhee H]

Definitely Interested. This could make the Howa Mini perfect.