The Foundation for the Ultimate Ultralight Mountain Rifle

When you are climbing steep ridges in the Southern Alps or pushing through dense New Zealand bush, every gramme counts. The Howa Superlite Barreled Action is the perfect starting point for building a custom, featherweight mountain rifle that does not sacrifice performance or reliability. Designed to bridge the gap between Howa's popular Mini Action and their standard Short Action, the Superlite platform strips away all unnecessary bulk to deliver an incredibly light, agile, and accurate foundation.

At the heart of the Superlite is a newly engineered, scaled-down machined receiver paired with a forged, fluted bolt. To maximise weight reduction without compromising safety or strength, the bolt knob is hollowed out, and the action features a reliable M-16 style extractor and plunger ejector for flawless cycling. The firing pin can be removed entirely without tools in the field, making maintenance completely hassle-free.

This specific barreled action is fitted with a slender, cold hammer-forged barrel and is finished entirely in a highly durable Midnight Black Cerakote. This premium ceramic coating provides exceptional corrosion and abrasion resistance, ensuring your rifle is fully protected from harsh, wet alpine environments. The muzzle comes factory-threaded (1/2x28 TPI) and is instantly ready to accept your preferred lightweight suppressor or muzzle brake.

Please note that this is a barreled action only. It requires a compatible Howa Superlite stock, such as the Stocky's Carbon Fibre Superlite stock, and bottom metal/magazine to complete the rifle build.

• Scaled-Down Superlite Action: A unique action footprint that is significantly lighter and slimmer than a standard short action, specifically engineered for ultralight mountain builds.

• Premium Cerakote Finish: The entire barreled action is coated in Midnight Black Cerakote, providing superior protection against rust, scratches, and harsh weather conditions.

• M-16 Style Extractor: Ensures incredibly reliable, positive extraction and ejection of spent cartridges, even in freezing or dirty conditions.

• Tool-Less Firing Pin Removal: The bolt assembly allows for instant, tool-free field stripping, making cleaning and maintenance incredibly easy.

• Suppressor Ready: The exceptionally lightweight barrel features a 1/2x28 thread pitch and includes a thread protector, ready for immediate silencer integration.

• Integral Safety Features: The forged bolt features integral pressure vent holes to safely deflect gases away from the shooter in the rare event of a case rupture.