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Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - glock24 - 10-11-2022

Looking for a possible picture of this setup. Apparently DNZ makes 'em for the Howa Mini, but their pictures look generic.

Any examples would be much appreciated.

Thank you!

https://www.dnzproducts.com/product/game-reaper-2/

P.S. - I ordered a set of Talley lightweight scope mounts for a Remington 700, as it was mentioned here it is the same bolt pattern. This is true, but the length of the base on the rear scope mount hangs over and into the breech opening of the Howa Mini. I'd sure like to avoid that, and keep the scope base and ring on top the receiver area only.

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Stump Buster - 04-23-2023

Bump, looking for the same. THANKS!


ETA: Bit the bullet and ordered the Medium Standard GR2 rings, so I'll post a photo when they are mounted up.

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Darryle - 04-23-2023

Here you go, now the DNZ is their "Tactical" version with the two screw cap. I planned on using this on the Grendel since it was going to utilize a heavier scope, but have since changed my mind. Buds has the Talley's for about $35, 3 sets were $106 shipped just last week.

You can do the measurements off of the DNZ specs and decide from there. I like DNZ mounts, Tim has always been good about answering questions or providing "tech" support to me.

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Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Stump Buster - 04-23-2023

Thank You Darryle!

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - B 13 - 04-25-2023

Darryle, is the bottom picture a Talley or? If it is a Talley, is it the Howa 1500 or the Rem 700 (they list them as separate part numbers). I was told by tech support at Talley that that the 700 version would not fit the Howa because they are a different contour, which does not jive with my personal examples, or what I have read. I ask because I really want the x-low height and they are only listed for the 700, not the mini, but also would prefer the over the bridge only not into the loading/ejection port sizing.

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Stump Buster - 04-25-2023

As promised, here are the DNZ Game Reaper 2 standard rings (and the Talley's)...
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These are nice rings, but I had hope the standards wouldn't have hung over the edge of the receiver being only 2 ring cat screws. It's almost like Talley and DNZ got together and said, "Let's mess with he Mini-Action guys. You make one of your rings perfectly mated to the action, and we'll make the other one."

Does anyone know who makes the rings on the Howa Mini Carbon? Nikko Sterling? Are they good quality? Anyone have a set they want to sell? I may be putting together one more Mini if the stainless versions are ever released here in the US and would like to have a set of the "goldilocks" rings on hand.
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Thanks and Hope the pics helped as much as Darryle's did.

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Darryle - 04-26-2023

B 13 Wrote:Darryle, is the bottom picture a Talley or? If it is a Talley, is it the Howa 1500 or the Rem 700 (they list them as separate part numbers). I was told by tech support at Talley that that the 700 version would not fit the Howa because they are a different contour, which does not jive with my personal examples, or what I have read. I ask because I really want the x-low height and they are only listed for the 700, not the mini, but also would prefer the over the bridge only not into the loading/ejection port sizing.

It is the Talley Lightweight mounts for the Vanguar/Howa

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Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - B 13 - 04-26-2023

Thanks for the added pics. Those DNZ's look very stout!

I ended up grabbing a set of Talley's for 700 in extra low. They protrude a bit, like the DNZ's but not as much as Leupold standard bases and rings. The Leupolds did get the scope down tight with extra low rings though, too tight to fit the Butler Creek style caps.

A few pics for comparison.
Talley 700 on mini.
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Leupold Std 700 on mini
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Can someone tell me what I did to cause the pics to show up rotated in the post but correct if I click on the image and it opens larger? I did read the posting pics thread and thought I had it correct.

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Darryle - 04-26-2023

Stump Buster Wrote:Does anyone know who makes the rings on the Howa Mini Carbon? Nikko Sterling? Are they good quality? Anyone have a set they want to sell? I may be putting together one more Mini if the stainless versions are ever released here in the US and would like to have a set of the "goldilocks" rings on hand.

A call to Howa reveals they buy them from Nikko Sterling and you can buy them from Howa or Optics Planet

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Stump Buster - 04-26-2023

Darryle Wrote:A call to Howa reveals they buy them from Nikko Sterling and you can buy them from Howa or Optics Planet

Ordered a set of Nikko Zero-Lok rings from OP... Thanks Again Sir!

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Darryle - 05-02-2023

Well, prepare for disappointment

Made in China

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Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Darryle - 05-05-2023

Here's another option

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Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Stump Buster - 05-05-2023

Thanks Darryle!

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - northdude - 05-15-2023

also made in china Big Grin

Howa Mini with Game Reaper 2 Scope Mounts? - Darryle - 05-15-2023

northdude Wrote:also made in china Big Grin

Ha Ha, never noticed