Thread: Howa mini modifications

Years ago a shortened a mag for a 22lr. I don't like long protruding magazines

I dont own one but decided to search for the same thing for the Howa mini rifle (mate thinking of buying one)as it's a common complaint:

1. Magazine is too long.
2. Magazine drops out because latch is too long and gets lost.

So here is a solution.

To shorten the mag,
https://youtu.be/zxLEMfYuIn4

https://www.firearmstalk.com/threads/ho ... on.146219/

I would paint the Magazine red.

Shorten the latch as many do