Howa 1500 RCS II

The RCS II H1500 is a highly functional chassis type stock for the Howa 1500 Bolt Action Rifle. ( as well as Weatherby vanguard - Nosler 48 etc )The stock  is ambidextrous in use in that it can be shot from the right or left shoulder.This offers a true ambidextrous capability for left handed shooters.   The RCS II H1500 is available to suit the short and long Howa action types.

• Short action Type A:  .223Rem to .308Win/WSM
• Long action Type B: 6.5x55 to .338 Win Mag

Chassis:

• Material: Aircraft grade Aluminium - machined from a solid billet.
• Finish: Hard Anodised
• Bedding: Alloy chassis ensures consistent contact between action and stock.
• Accepts any barrel contour up to 1.25” (31.75mm) straight cylinder.
• Accepts original Howa 1500 triggers as well as most after market triggers

Magazines:

Short action Type A:

•  .308 Win and similar calibers use 5 or 10 rd AICS type magazines either with our without the spacer plate at the front of the magazine
• WSM and RSAUM calibers use 5 or 10 rd AICS type magazines either with our without the spacer plate at the front of the magazine. Mag capacity is 4rds or 8rds.
•  .223 Rem uses AICS plastic .223 magazines

Long Action Type B:

• 6.5x55 - 30-06 etc use modified .300WM AICS magazines.  The mag lips require a simple modification to hold the cartridge correctly.
• Magnum calibers use .300WM AICS magazines

* There aren't many Howa's in .338 Lapua or .338 Norma, but there are some that have been custom manufactured on the long action. These are also compatible with the Type B Long Action RCS II stock

Side Pannels:

• Low Weight: ViperSkins are 4oz lighter than thumbhole AICS Skins.
• Wide Fore-end: Gives a stable shooting platform when shooting off barricades.
• Offhand Palmswell: Gives your offhand a proper grip your hand when shooting in any offhand position.
• Pistol grip: provides a grippy, non-slip, ergonomic hold. Puts your hand in the proper position to make accurate shots and keep the weapon under your control.
• Fast action thumb shelf gives you a positive index point for quick bolt manipulation and repeat shots.
• Ergonomic Rear Stock: Carefully tailored to accommodate any sized hand.
• Texture: The medium toothed texture has been designed to give a good grip in wet and dry environments.
• Material: A durable military grade polymer composite has just enough flex to resist hard impacts with a hardness to defend against scratching and chemical deterioration.

* AI AICS side pannels can be use with a minimum of modifications

Cheekpiece:

• Adjustable for height
• Uses 2 side accessable hex head screws to clamp/loosen
• Optional thumb wheel adjustment screws are available
• Cheekpiece removable for rifle cleaning purposes
• Cheekpiece can be inserted forward and backward within mounting positions
• Cheekpiece is adjustable left and right

Length of Pull:

• Adjustable via Spacer System
• Adjustable in 1cm and 2cm increments with spacers.
• LOP adjustment range varies slightly between versions but is roughly 12.6” to 15.4”.

Buttpad:

• Locks in with 2 set screws
• Recoil absorbing
• Ventilated pad optionaly available

Materials/Finishes:

• All aluminum parts hard anodized matt.
• Sling loops are matt stainless steel.
• Steel parts / screws are Mil-Spec salt bath nitrided.

Weight:

• Fixed version is about 4lbs 7oz w/o magazine.
• Folding version is about 4lbs 10oz w/o magazine.

Color:

• Black
• Military Green
• FDE-Sand
• Fleckcam
• Pink

Mounting features for slings, monopods, etc:

• Front and rear sling loops on both sides
• 3-6 and 9 oclock mounting points for picatinny rails
• Buttstock includes bag rider/butthook which can be fitted with an optional picatinny rail on the underside for mounting of a monopod.
• Harris bipod stud can be fitted to 1 of 3 forend M5 threaded holes
• QD cups can be mounted in positions on sides of buttstock and forend.

Optional Accessories:

• Folding conversion kit
• Righthand - Lefthand conversion kit
• Spacers 1cm and 2cm
• Ventilated butt pad for heavy magnum calibers
• Picatinny rails
• QD sling mounts
• Night vision bridge mount
• Buttspike
• RH50 MKII Bipod
• Bipod Spigot

Availability:

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