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Competition Stock For Vanguard/Howa Short Action - Comp Stock Sa Vanguard, Howa, S&W, Mossberg Olive/Black
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SKU: 430104888
Overview
Built for Weatherby Vanguard and Howa 1500 short-action rifles, this stock is aimed at target and competition use where a stable, repeatable setup matters. It is designed for hinged floorplate rifles with heavy barrel contour and free-floated barrel fit, and it includes an adjustable cheek piece to help dial in a consistent cheek weld. The full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm for added stiffness, while the cheek piece posts use e-clip positions for quick removal and return to the same set height. Finished in olive and black, it offers a purpose-driven option for shooters who want adjustability and a more rigid platform without adding unsupported extras.
Why Hunters Choose the Bell & Carlson
Drop-in Fit
For Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500,
Supports Hinged
Floorplate and heavy barrel contour
Designed Be
Free floated
Adjustable Cheek
Piece offers .5-inch below borderline
Cheek Piece
Posts use .125-inch spaced e-clip
Key Features
- Drop-in fit for Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, and Mossberg 1500 short action rifles.
- Compatible with hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour setups.
- Designed to be free floated.
- Adjustable cheek piece offers .5-inch below borderline in the down position and 1.125-inch total upward adjustment.
- Cheek piece posts use .125-inch spaced e-clip positions for quick removal and repeatable height setting.
- Full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm for added strength and stiffness.
Best Used For
- Hunters using Weatherby Vanguard or Howa 1500 short-action rifles with hinged floorplates and heavy barrel contours.
- Target and competition shooters wanting an adjustable cheek piece for a consistent head position.
- Users who need a drop-in stock option for compatible Vanguard, Howa, S&W 1500, or Mossberg 1500 rifles.
- Shooters who prefer a free-floated setup and a rigid bedding system for a more stable rifle platform.
- Rifle owners who want quick cheek-piece height changes without losing their chosen setting.
Specifications
| Action Type | Short action |
|---|---|
| Barrel Contour | Heavy barrel contour |
| Bedding System | Full length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system |
| Bedding System Coverage | Extends through forearm |
| Cheek Piece | Adjustable cheek piece |
| Cheek Piece Low Position | 0.5 inch below borderline |
| Cheek Piece Post Spacing | 0.125 inch spaced e-clip positions |
| Cheek Piece Total Upward Adjustment | 1.125 inches |
| Color | Olive/Black |
| Compatible Models | Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, Mossberg 1500 |
| Floorplate Type | Hinged floorplate |
| Free Floated | Designed to be free floated |
| Tail Piece | Additional aluminum tail piece |
Pros
- Drop-in fit for Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, and Mossberg 1500 short actions.
- Supports hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour configurations.
- Designed to be free floated.
- Adjustable cheek piece offers .5-inch below borderline and 1.125-inch total upward adjustment.
- Cheek piece posts use .125-inch spaced e-clip positions for quick removal and reset.
- Full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm for added strength and stiffness.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, and Mossberg 1500 short-action rifles with hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour, so fit is specific rather than universal.
- Intended to be free floated, which may require a setup that matches the rifle and barrel configuration it was built for.
- The adjustable cheek piece offers a defined range of height adjustment, but the lowest position still sits .5 inch below the borderline and the system is set up around that adjustment range.
- The full-length aluminum bedding system and added tail piece are built into the stock design, which supports stiffness but also makes this a more specialized competition-oriented stock than a general-purpose option.
Suggested Comparisons
- Adjustable cheek-piece rifle stock
- Competition rifle stock
- Short-action rifle stock
- Free-floated rifle stock
Suggested Accessories
- Adjustable cheek riser pad
- Rifle sling
- Scope mount
- Cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rifles does this stock fit?
According to the product data, it is a drop-in stock for Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, and Mossberg 1500 short-action rifles with a hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour.
Is this stock set up for a free-floated barrel?
Yes. The description says it is designed to be free floated.
Does it include an adjustable cheek piece?
Yes. It has an adjustable cheek piece with .5-inch below borderline in the down position and 1.125-inch total upward adjustment.
Can the cheek piece height be removed and reset easily?
The cheek piece posts use .125-inch spaced e-clip positions for quick removal and replacement without losing the desired set height.
What bedding system does this stock use?
It uses a computer-designed, CNC-machined full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system that extends through the forearm for strength and stiffness.