Hey guys, new member, first post. I just picked up a Howa 1500 .338 win mag today, and started looking around to replace this stock (i believe its a hogue) with something more "tactical", and by that i mean either a raised/adjustable cheek well/pad, something more along the lines of a vertical grip (not a true vertical grip but something with a more vertical grip). I havent been able to find much due to the fact that its a long action rifle, and most stocks out there for howa seem to be for short action. Unfortunately, my budget is fairly tight so im looking for something on a budget. Thanks for any help you can offer guys, will post pics soon.
Howa 1500 Stock Question
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Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
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Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
thanks for the response ranger1183, that T2 is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. Now, my next question is going to make me sound like a moron but this is my first newer rifle (my others are springfield 1903, Lee Enfield mk4, and ar15). I'm looking under "choose barrel inlet", the options are sporter, varmint/tactical, and other. What exactly is the barrel inlet, is that the length of the forearm? or does it have to do with my specific barrel. Thanks for the help guys.
thanks for the response ranger1183, that T2 is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. Now, my next question is going to make me sound like a moron but this is my first newer rifle (my others are springfield 1903, Lee Enfield mk4, and ar15). I'm looking under "choose barrel inlet", the options are sporter, varmint/tactical, and other. What exactly is the barrel inlet, is that the length of the forearm? or does it have to do with my specific barrel. Thanks for the help guys.
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
"Barrel Inlet" is refering to how FAT your barrel is. Varmint/Tactical barrels are "fatter" than a sporter barrel (sometimes called a "noodle" barrel). It is the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">barrel channel</span></span> (the half-moon cut out of the stock) that the barrel rides in. So what they are asking is do you have a skinny barrel that can use a "sporter barrel" inlet? Or do you have a fatter barrel that needs a "varmint/tactical" inlet?
In this picture you can see how the barrel "rides in" (for lack of a better term) the half-moon shaped cut out of the stock called the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">barrel channel</span></span>
Here is an excellent picture of a barrel channel that is being opened up.
So this is what I do. I order the varmint/tactical barrel inlet. If there ends up being "extra" space around the barrel that is a good thing. That extra space allows air to circulate around the barrel which helps cool the barrel during shooting.
If the barrel makes contact with the stock anywhere in the barrel channel, you need to use sand paper, a file and/or a rasp to enlarge the barrel channel so the barrel is "free floating".
So the barrel inlet is how big the barrel channel is cut into the stock when if comes from the factory.
"Barrel Inlet" is refering to how FAT your barrel is. Varmint/Tactical barrels are "fatter" than a sporter barrel (sometimes called a "noodle" barrel). It is the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">barrel channel</span></span> (the half-moon cut out of the stock) that the barrel rides in. So what they are asking is do you have a skinny barrel that can use a "sporter barrel" inlet? Or do you have a fatter barrel that needs a "varmint/tactical" inlet?
In this picture you can see how the barrel "rides in" (for lack of a better term) the half-moon shaped cut out of the stock called the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">barrel channel</span></span>
Here is an excellent picture of a barrel channel that is being opened up.
So this is what I do. I order the varmint/tactical barrel inlet. If there ends up being "extra" space around the barrel that is a good thing. That extra space allows air to circulate around the barrel which helps cool the barrel during shooting.
If the barrel makes contact with the stock anywhere in the barrel channel, you need to use sand paper, a file and/or a rasp to enlarge the barrel channel so the barrel is "free floating".
So the barrel inlet is how big the barrel channel is cut into the stock when if comes from the factory.
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
Thanks again ranger, i figured thats what it was, and unless im MUCH mistaken i have the varmint barrel. So that sums that up, ill be ordering my manners T2 stock shorts, and then waiting the 12 weeks for it to be built, since its backordered.
Thanks again ranger, i figured thats what it was, and unless im MUCH mistaken i have the varmint barrel. So that sums that up, ill be ordering my manners T2 stock shorts, and then waiting the 12 weeks for it to be built, since its backordered.
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
The 338 barrel is just bigger around than the 30 cal #2 sporter barrels. Howa doesn't produce the long actions with heavy barrels unfortunately. Unless custom, it's likely just a #3 profile.
The 338 barrel is just bigger around than the 30 cal #2 sporter barrels. Howa doesn't produce the long actions with heavy barrels unfortunately. Unless custom, it's likely just a #3 profile.
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
Kudos on joining the howa family, now you too can love your rifle like rest of us howa owners and be severely limited on aftermarket accessories.
Kudos on joining the howa family, now you too can love your rifle like rest of us howa owners and be severely limited on aftermarket accessories.
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
Depends.. If you're going to put a heavy barrel on it at some point I would get the varmint/heavy barrel inlet. If it's strictly going to be a hunting rifle with sporter weight barrels then the sporter barrel inlet will be fine.
Depends.. If you're going to put a heavy barrel on it at some point I would get the varmint/heavy barrel inlet. If it's strictly going to be a hunting rifle with sporter weight barrels then the sporter barrel inlet will be fine.
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
Legacy shows only the 375 Ruger as a #3 profile. Everything under is a #2 standard sporter.
Legacy shows only the 375 Ruger as a #3 profile. Everything under is a #2 standard sporter.
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
Check the XLR series for a chassis in the US. It's cheaper than an AICS
Check the XLR series for a chassis in the US. It's cheaper than an AICS
Re: Howa 1500 Stock Question
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seanws</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kudos on joining the howa family, now you too can love your rifle like rest of us howa owners and be severely limited on aftermarket accessories. </div></div>
i too just recently joined the Howa family. i did my homework before deciding on a Howa, and I think the aftermarket has decent support and seems to be growing. though the number of manufacturers are limited, just about anything u want done to a howa can be done.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seanws</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kudos on joining the howa family, now you too can love your rifle like rest of us howa owners and be severely limited on aftermarket accessories. </div></div>
i too just recently joined the Howa family. i did my homework before deciding on a Howa, and I think the aftermarket has decent support and seems to be growing. though the number of manufacturers are limited, just about anything u want done to a howa can be done.
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