Originally Posted by prairie_goat
Originally Posted by PeeDeeRiver
I'd scratch the 2.6" box as I think you'd just wind up with something close to a Model 7, and it's really not needed for the Grendel/PPC based rounds that would be it's bread and butter. There are other options already if you want a .223 or BR/Dasher. I'd just make 2 versions, one with internal feed lips for ADL/BDL, and one without for the proprietary scaled-down AICS style mags and bottom metal that would have to be designed. I'd probably scratch the AR mag compatibility. Find a company to contract out a couple of stocks designed for the action, a lightweight hunting model and a heavier target version.
The long mag box is the most important part.
If you can't utilize longer bullets, might as well go with something already available.


2.6" is a good bit more than necessary for any of the Grendels, which would be the primary reason for a "mini" action. The .223 needs to sit this one out, as making a mag box long enough for it puts you in standard short action territory, as I said earlier. Just my opinion, and if Howa would make em SS from the factory, we probably wouldn't even be having this discussion.