had Howa mini's since they were launched a few yrs ago and Ive come to like the mag set up, even modified the 5 round grendel mag to take 7, however I have been watching from the sidelines how the after market bottom metals work and from all reports they do alright. Will probably order one one day.....
The floorplate is major improvement for hunting IMO. My Grendel has become a favorite, easy load workup, and able to tackle just about anything I require fom a rifle around here. If I didn't already gave a nice .223, I'd put one of those together too. If they ever offer SS, I may anyway.
I'm into it for less than $800, scope and mounts included, with two stocks and a Limbsaver slip-on pad for the yute stock.