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Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:51 am
by bshrestha01
I am working on building a .223 for F-Standard for shorter ranges (up to 600 meters).
I have managed to acquire a HOWA 1500 in .223 without a stock.
I am looking to put up a benchrest type stock in it. I did a google search and came up with a whole lot of noise on hunting stocks so not getting specific target shooting answers. Can somebody please point me to the right direction?
PS: my budget is not very high, approx $300.00
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:22 am
by 6.5x55ai
bshrestha01 wrote:I am working on building a .223 for F-Standard for shorter ranges (up to 600 meters).
I have managed to acquire a HOWA 1500 in .223 without a stock.
I am looking to put up a benchrest type stock in it. I did a google search and came up with a whole lot of noise on hunting stocks so not getting specific target shooting answers. Can somebody please point me to the right direction?
PS: my budget is not very high, approx $300.00
Yeh and this is not the benchrest answer you want either
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDe ... e-finishedBut what it has going for it, it is laminated so heavyish, almost non compressible but maybe need pillars and skim bedding, virtually ready to go. Just needs a rod fitted for the bag rider.
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:37 pm
by Paul Janzso
Hi Mate
Call Cameron Hatcher
0429773986
Cameron.hatcher@truesafe.com.auI gave spoken to him and he has sent me pictures of stocks he is producing for bench rest, F Class etc.
his pricing is very good.
Cheers
Paul
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:49 pm
by bshrestha01
Paul Janzso wrote:Hi Mate
Call Cameron Hatcher
0429773986
Cameron.hatcher@truesafe.com.auI gave spoken to him and he has sent me pictures of stocks he is producing for bench rest, F Class etc.
his pricing is very good.
Cheers
Paul
The email address did not work. It bounced back. I will call him once I get home.
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:51 pm
by bshrestha01
6.5x55ai wrote:Yeh and this is not the benchrest answer you want either
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDe ... e-finishedBut what it has going for it, it is laminated so heavyish, almost non compressible but maybe need pillars and skim bedding, virtually ready to go. Just needs a rod fitted for the bag rider.
I had a look at it but I am looking for something with a flatter base to shoot off a Caldwell rest.
I found one of Bell and Carlson but I have no idea what the cost is like and I found a McMillan stock but it is way beyond my budget (especially given the falling AUD).
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:21 pm
by Paul Janzso
Made a spelling mistake
cameron.hatcher@trusafe.com.auBloody predictive spelling
Cheers
Paul
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:43 pm
by argh
I am running a howa in a B&C stock. While its not perfect, it has a flat forend, a high comb and a full alloy bedding block. Its the vert grip varmint/tactical stock version. About $400 locally and you can buy direct from the importer.
Adrian
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:08 pm
by bshrestha01
That should teach you - don't rely too much on technology.
argh wrote:I am running a howa in a B&C stock. While its not perfect, it has a flat forend, a high comb and a full alloy bedding block. Its the vert grip varmint/tactical stock version. About $400 locally and you can buy direct from the importer.
Yes, I had a look at their website and they looked good. I had a look at McMillan stocks as well. They look good but they are a bit out of budget for me.
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:39 pm
by Longranger
Have you looked at GRS stocks? They do one to suit a Howa inlet.
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:07 pm
by bshrestha01
Longranger wrote:Have you looked at GRS stocks? They do one to suit a Howa inlet.
The GRS F-Class looks like the one I was thinking about. Thanks.
I have sent an email to NIOA. Hopefully they are inside my budget.
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:54 am
by Fergus Bailey
bshrestha01 wrote:The GRS F-Class looks like the one I was thinking about. Thanks.
I have sent an email to NIOA. Hopefully they are inside my budget.
From what you have said, I doubt the GRS will be in your budget. But please let us know how you go with your query to Noia.
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:53 pm
by 6.5x55ai
Fergus Bailey wrote:bshrestha01 wrote:The GRS F-Class looks like the one I was thinking about. Thanks.
I have sent an email to NIOA. Hopefully they are inside my budget.
From what you have said, I doubt the GRS will be in your budget. But please let us know how you go with your query to Noia.
In the States they look to be selling for around USD850.00
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:33 pm
by bshrestha01
6.5x55ai wrote:Fergus Bailey wrote:bshrestha01 wrote:The GRS F-Class looks like the one I was thinking about. Thanks.
I have sent an email to NIOA. Hopefully they are inside my budget.
From what you have said, I doubt the GRS will be in your budget. But please let us know how you go with your query to Noia.
In the States they look to be selling for around USD850.00
Here is a reply from Nioa:
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Unfortunately we are unable to assist you. GRS have discontinued the F Class stock from their line up and we can no longer obtain them. Nioa also does not have one of these stock on hand to supply. The replacement for the F Class Stock is the Kelby X eater model. Nioa currently have one of these stock available to suit your rifle and the product code for this stock is: GRS102206.
So I called my local gunshop and they are looking at $970 for the Kelby X Eater.
I think I have to drop down to the B&C stock. I have asked the gunshop guys if they can give me a price. Waiting to hear back from them.
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:56 pm
by argh
http://djgtrading.com/weatherby-howa/ These guys sell them direct, and a nice guy to deal with too
Cheers
Adrian
Re: Benchrest stock for HOWA 1500 .223
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:56 pm
by bshrestha01
I got the exact same thing for the exact same price in my local gun shop. I think I will give my business to my local gun shop.