Thread: Howa Mini 20 PPC

Originally Posted by Steelisreal

That is a neat build! What do you use it for? It looks like it would be a wicked varmint rifle for picking off bunnies etc at distance.

The stock looks very much like the Sako A1 varmint stock - is it copied from that? Is it a one-off or production item?

It would be great to see some more pictures and details of the build and shooting you do with it if you have the time. It's always good to live vicariously through others projects.

Thanks for posting!

Very observant as the stock is a copy of the late Sako A1/S491 Varmint stock it was cut from a Walnut tree that was removed from a local Caravan Park.The bloke who slabbed it out was going to burn this piece as he reckoned it was to plain.Hatcher rifle stocks cut it out for me and I sanded/carded to shape and applied a hand rubbed finish.
It is my 3rd 20 PPC the other two being on a Sako A1 (now a 20/222 and a Sako S491 (now a 22 Dasher)
The build started from being given the slab then picking up a Mini Barreled action cheap.
I have some build picks on my ph I think

As to what it will be used for well predominately spotlighting foxes and an occasional afternoon picking of rabbits as far away as I can hit them.
While being great fun I find a relaxing yet frustrating way to spend some time.