Gunsmithing Howa 1500 and Remi 700 stocks?

[rycerz]

As I was researching the Howa 1500 prior to sentencing it to the 10 day jail wait I read something about using the Remington 700 stocks with it. Unfortunately I can't find the writeup anymore. This brings me to the question? Is there any truth to it?

I'd be dealing with the Howa 1500 .308 with the heavy barrel in that cheesy hogue rubber stock and am toying with the idea of upgrading the stock out of the box.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: Howa 1500 and Remi 700 stocks?

No, the Howa 1500 and Rem 700 have a different inlet. So a Rem 700 stock will not work in a Howa 1500. However, IIRC, the Rem 700 short action bases will fit the Howa 1500 rifles.

 

[rycerz]

Re: Howa 1500 and Remi 700 stocks?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, the Howa 1500 and Rem 700 have a different inlet. So a Rem 700 stock will not work in a Howa 1500. However, IIRC, the Rem 700 short action bases will fit the Howa 1500 rifles. </div></div>
Thanks. That explains why I can't find the writeup anymore which then makes me wonder: which stock.... the AXIOM stock that HOWA looks tempting but then again makes me wonder how well it works...

 

[JJones75]

Re: Howa 1500 and Remi 700 stocks?

the Axiom stock works well , its a solid platform and the flat bottom lends itself to the bedding area of this stock.
I have one on my 10/22 also and love it , it allows my kids to shoot it and not worry abouy it not fitting them as the M4 adjustable buttstock