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Competition Stock For Vanguard/Howa Short Action - Competition Stock Sa Vanguard, Howa, S&W, Mossberg Tan/Black
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SKU: 430104887
Overview
Built for shooters setting up a Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, or Mossberg 1500 short action for target or competition use, this stock is configured for a hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour. It is designed to be free floated and includes an adjustable cheek piece to help fine-tune head position for a more consistent shooting setup. The full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm for added strength and stiffness, while the cheek piece posts use .125-inch spaced e-clip positions for repeatable height settings. Tan and black finish gives it a restrained, purpose-built look without adding unnecessary bulk to the platform.
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 for a competition-oriented
Adjustable Cheek
Piece offers 1.125-inch total upward
Cheek Piece
Posts use .125-inch e-clip positions
Key Features
- 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 .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 replacement.
- 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 heavy barrel contours.
- Hunters who want an adjustable cheek piece for a more consistent shooting position.
- Owners of Smith & Wesson 1500 or Mossberg 1500 short-action rifles seeking a drop-in stock fit.
- Shooters who prefer a free-floated setup and a full-length aluminum bedding system.
- Users who need quick cheek-piece height changes without losing their set position.
Specifications
| Action | Short action |
|---|---|
| Barrel Contour | Heavy barrel contour |
| Bedding System | Full length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system |
| Bedding System Extension | Extends through forearm |
| Cheek Piece | Adjustable cheek piece |
| Cheek Piece Down Position | 0.5 inch below borderline |
| Cheek Piece Post Spacing | 0.125 inch spaced e-clip positions |
| Cheek Piece Upward Adjustment | 1.125 inches total upward adjustment |
| Color | Tan/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.
- Compatible with hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour configurations.
- Designed to be free floated for a competition-oriented setup.
- Adjustable cheek piece offers 1.125-inch total upward adjustment.
- Cheek piece posts use .125-inch e-clip positions for quick height changes.
- Full-length 6061-T6 aluminum bedding system extends through the forearm for added stiffness.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for Weatherby Vanguard/Howa 1500 short-action rifles with hinged floorplate and heavy barrel contour, so fit is specific rather than universal.
- The adjustable cheek piece offers useful height tuning, but the set-up may be more involved than a fixed-stock option.
- It is designed to be free floated, which may require attention to barrel and action compatibility during installation.
- The product description is truncated after the mention of an additional aluminum tail piece, so some stock details are not fully verified here.
Suggested Comparisons
- Rifle stock
- Adjustable cheek piece stock
- Competition rifle stock
- Short action stock
Suggested Accessories
- Rifle scope
- Scope rings
- Sling
- Cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rifles does this stock fit?
The product is listed as 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 adjustable for cheek height?
Yes. It includes 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 be removed and reset without losing the setting?
The cheek piece posts use .125-inch spaced e-clip positions for quick removal and replacement without losing the desired set height.
Is the stock designed for a free-floated barrel?
Yes. The description says it is designed to be free floated.
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.