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Competition Stock For Vanguard/Howa Short Action - Competition Stock For Sa Vanguard, Howa, S&W, Mossberg Black
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SKU: 430104886
Overview
Built for Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, and Mossberg 1500 short-action rifles, this stock is aimed at target and competition use where a stable setup and repeatable cheek weld matter. It is designed for hinged floorplate rifles with heavy barrel contour and free-floated barrel fitment. The adjustable cheek piece offers a set range of height adjustment, with e-clip positions that help return to a preferred setting after removal. A full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm to add stiffness and support the stock’s competition-focused design.
Why Hunters Choose the Bell & Carlson
Drop-in Fit
For Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500,
Compatible Hinged
Hinged floorplate and heavy barrel
Designed Be
Free floated
Adjustable Cheek
Piece offers 1.125 inches of
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 actions.
- Compatible with hinged floorplate rifles 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 reset.
- Full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm for added strength and stiffness.
Best Used For
- Target and competition shooters using Weatherby Vanguard or Howa 1500 short-action rifles with hinged floorplates and heavy barrels.
- Hunters who want an adjustable cheek piece for repeatable head position during scoped rifle setup.
- Owners of Smith & Wesson 1500 or Mossberg 1500 short-action rifles seeking a drop-in stock option.
- Users who prefer a free-floated barrel setup and a full-length bedding system in the stock.
- Rifle builders wanting a stock with quick cheek-piece height removal and replacement at the same set height.
Specifications
| Action Type | Short action |
|---|---|
| Barrel Contour | Heavy barrel contour |
| Bedding System | Full length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system |
| Bedding System Extent | Through forearm |
| Bedding System Material | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Cheek Piece | Adjustable cheek piece |
| Cheek Piece Down Position | 0.5 inch below borderline |
| Cheek Piece Posts | 0.125-inch spaced e-clip positions |
| Cheek Piece Upward Adjustment | 1.125 inches total upward adjustment |
| Cnc Machined | Yes |
| Compatible Models | Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, Mossberg 1500 |
| Computer Designed | Yes |
| 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.
- Compatible with hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour setups.
- Designed to be free floated.
- Adjustable cheek piece offers 1.125 inches of upward adjustment.
- Cheek piece posts use .125-inch spaced e-clip positions for repeatable height setting.
- Full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm for added stiffness.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for specific short-action platforms and a hinged floorplate/heavy barrel contour, so fit is not universal across all Vanguard/Howa-style rifles.
- The adjustable cheek piece offers a defined range of height adjustment, but it still needs to be set to your optic and shooting position rather than serving as a one-size-fits-all setup.
- The stock is designed to be free floated, which can require careful installation and verification to achieve the intended fit.
- At $475.00, this is a dedicated competition-oriented stock, so it makes the most sense for shooters who will use the adjustability and bedding system rather than a basic replacement stock.
Suggested Comparisons
- Competition rifle stocks
- Adjustable cheek piece stocks
- Short action rifle stocks
- Free-float compatible stocks
Suggested Accessories
- Rifle scope
- Scope rings
- Sling
- Cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rifles does this stock fit?
The product data says it is a drop-in fit 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 intended for hunting use or competition use?
The product is described as a target/competition stock. The source does not describe hunting-specific features beyond its rifle fit and adjustable setup.
Does the stock have an adjustable cheek piece?
Yes. The short description says it has an adjustable cheek piece with .5 inch below borderline in the down position and 1.125 inches of total upward adjustment.
Can the cheek piece height be removed and reset easily?
The product data says 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?
The description says it uses a computer-designed and CNC-machined full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system that extends through the forearm for strength and stiffness.