The next generation of the popular ProMag archangel stock series is designed specifically for the Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard series of rifle. This drop in stock is made from a proprietary carbon-fiber/glass filled nylon polymer. This stock is impervious to weather and will also be able to withstand gun oils and other harmful solvents. The Archangel precision stock is as tough as it is gorgeous and this stock will help you deliver accurate shot's again and again.
Features and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: AA1500
ProMag Archangel Precision Rifle Stock
Drop In Stock
Short Action Calibers
Aluminum pillar bedded
Extremely durable construction
Precision fit inlet provides excellent accuracy
Free-float barrel channel accepts most barrel contours
Integrated forend flush-fit bi-pod features push-button/one-hand deployment
Length of pull is thumbwheel click adjustable from 13.5" to 15.125" in 24 steps
Cheek riser is thumbwheel click adjustable in .05" increments to a rise of 1.2"
Incorporates 3 integral steel inserts for ball-lock/push-button QD sling swivels
Grip storage compartment
Finish: Matte Black
Made in the USA
Fits:
Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard Short Action Caliber Rifles
Includes:
One 10 Round .308 Winchester Box Magazine
Note: This product is new and being closed out; sold "As Is" and is not returnable to Cheaper Than Dirt. Please contact the manufacturer for warranty and assistance.
Features and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: AA1500
ProMag Archangel Precision Rifle Stock
Drop In Stock
Short Action Calibers
Aluminum pillar bedded
Extremely durable construction
Precision fit inlet provides excellent accuracy
Free-float barrel channel accepts most barrel contours
Integrated forend flush-fit bi-pod features push-button/one-hand deployment
Length of pull is thumbwheel click adjustable from 13.5" to 15.125" in 24 steps
Cheek riser is thumbwheel click adjustable in .05" increments to a rise of 1.2"
Incorporates 3 integral steel inserts for ball-lock/push-button QD sling swivels
Grip storage compartment
Finish: Matte Black
Made in the USA
Fits:
Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard Short Action Caliber Rifles
Includes:
One 10 Round .308 Winchester Box Magazine
Note: This product is new and being closed out; sold "As Is" and is not returnable to Cheaper Than Dirt. Please contact the manufacturer for warranty and assistance.
Very good stock with an important reservation
Quick shipping from Cheaper than Dirt. Stock arrived in bubble-pack. No user documentation, but installation is fairly intuitive. Plenty of space for floating the barrel, lots of clearance for even heavy profile barrels. The barreled action from a Howa 1500 Gameking combo, mine in 6.5 Creedmoor, was a very good fit into the stock. Though the rear bolt securing the action was a little deep in the stock and difficult to reach with regular tools, torquing the bolts was completed to 50 pound/inches using a Wheeler tool. Groups improved during the test rounds out to 100 yds. I ended up using sandbags for the most of the 15 rounds in this action seating test. After shooting the rifle, the stock was removed, checked, reseated and torqued into place using LokTite Blue. In short, the bipod is terrible and fell apart after the first few rounds in the first shooting session. The base mounting remained in the stock but the legs fell out. The bipod base was used to install an Uncle Mike's sling stud/ The retaining screws in the bipod base are the same size as the threads in the stud. The area around the Mike's stud was filled with epoxy to help retain and support the stud. A Harris bipod was installed in place of the Archangel bipod. This mod is not for the inexperienced, but a capable gunsmith would not be challenged. The magazine doesn't really seat into the action as it should causing some misfeeds and jams. I could discover no remedy for this problem except to hold up the magazine tightly into the action when cycling the bolt. But in spite of the bipod and magazine issues, I am VERY happy with the stock and the shooting performance. I would recommend those stock to anyone looking for a better stock for their Howa / Hogue rifle. Pros: Adjustability to fit a lot of body profiles Cons: Bipod bad - see comments
April 17, 2019
This is a very well done
This is a very well done product. It is very stiff and free floats the barrelperfectly.The adjustable Comb and Butt work flawlessly.The built in Bi-pod is nice but not adjustable. The stock has Quick Disconnect connectors on the end to allow you to attach a Harris Bi-pod if you choose. The Magazine and magazine receiver are very well done. I give this stock 5 stars for value. The only negative, if any, would be that it is about 1lb. heavier than most other tactical solutions.
February 13, 2017
I have only given it 4 st
I have only given it 4 starts because I have not shot with it yet. My gunsmith was doubtful when I bought it because he was not impressed with the original stocks that Archangel came out with for the 10/22. Well after putting my Weatherby .308 into this stock, Archangel won him over. He said that they have morphed into making real stocks. I asked him if it was comparable to a Bell and Carlson stock (which is the one he wanted me to get), and he said yes! I can't wait to try it out tomorrow.
June 22, 2016
What caliber is this rifle?
Answer:
This is not a rifle. It's a replacement stock upgrade only for the Howa 1500 or Weatherby Vanguard short actions. "Short Action" encompasses a range of calibers that have roughly the same overall length as the .308 Winchester.