Howa mini-action in grendel to be released in mid-2016

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Bill Alexander texted back with some info. I quote:

"Draw and heading dies are .220 Russian. Only the final draw, necking, and taper dies are different."

"Case has been tested to run safely at 58,000 psi and can be reloaded. Proof loads run at +67,000 psi."

"All the margins from the SAAMI max are to provide safety."

"Howa's action is adequate for the SAAMI spec, but this is not a full-blown benchrest rig. It will come unglued if pushed."

Another thing with bolt guns is that if you experience a lug failure, you get to eat a bolt through your face, which can and has been fatal. With the AR15, the blast goes down the mag well most of the time, unless you're really brave/stupid, and you fragment your bolt carrier and upper receiver outwards.