Howa's Mini Action is a genuinely scaled-down bolt action rather than a short action with a filler block, and pairing it with 7.62x39 makes a great deal of sense; the cartridge is short, and the receiver is sized to match. This Fence Line Mini carries a 20-inch barrel and a bronze-finished stock in Prairie Reaper camouflage.

7.62x39 is inexpensive, widely available, and entirely adequate on deer and hogs inside a couple hundred yards, with mild recoil that makes it an excellent choice for new hunters. Howa's hammer-forged barrel and adjustable two-stage HACT trigger deliver accuracy well beyond what the cartridge's reputation suggests.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.