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The Archangel AA1500 takes a factory short-action rifle and gives it the kind of adjustability and rigidity you usually pay a lot more for. It's built for the Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, and Weatherby Vanguard chambered in cartridges based on the .308 case, and it drops right in with basic hand tools. Aluminum pillar bedding does the heavy lifting here, giving the action a solid, consistent seat that helps your groups tighten up without sending the barreled action off for expensive glass bedding work.
Where this stock really earns its keep is fit. The thumbwheel cheek riser clicks up in 0.05 inch steps with 1.5 inches of total travel, so you can get your eye lined up behind glass and keep it there shot after shot. Length of pull adjusts the same way, running from 13.5 to 14.625 inches, which means the same stock works whether you're built long or running a heavy winter jacket. The gooseneck grip with palm swells and the flared base give you a natural, controlled hold from the bench or off a bag.
The forend uses a varmint-sized barrel channel that free-floats most contours, though a heavier bull barrel may need a little relief work to clear fully. There's an internally integrated bipod that deploys with a push button and one hand, then tucks away flush when you don't need it. You also get three steel flush-fit hard points for QD sling swivels, a locking storage compartment in the grip, and a textured recoil pad with an off-hand pressure hook.
Constructed from carbon fiber and glass reinforced polymer, the AA1500 shrugs off weather and stands up to standard gun solvents and oils. It converts ADL, BDL, and DM rifles over to a double-column detachable magazine with a rear paddle release, and it's backed by a lifetime warranty and made in the USA. For the money, it's one of the easiest ways to modernize an older 1500 or Vanguard into a stable, adjustable shooter.
The AA1500 is made for short-action Howa 1500, Smith & Wesson 1500, and Weatherby Vanguard rifles chambered in cartridges based on the .308 case. It converts ADL, BDL, and DM models over to a detachable box magazine. If you're running a different action length or a magnum-based cartridge, you'll want a different Archangel model built for that platform.
For most factory barrel contours it's a straightforward drop-in that takes just a few minutes with basic tools. The varmint-sized channel free-floats most barrels, but if you're running a heavy bull-profile barrel you may need to open up the channel slightly to get full clearance. The action seats with a snug, positive fit thanks to the aluminum pillar bedding.
The bipod is built into the forend and deploys with a push button using one hand, then folds back flush when you're done. It's handy for quick, stable positioning and has textured feet for grip in soil. Plenty of owners run it as-is, though some prefer to swap in a dedicated bipod like a Harris for more adjustability.
Yes, and that's one of the AA1500's strengths. The cheek riser clicks up in 0.05 inch steps with 1.5 inches of travel, and the length of pull adjusts from 13.5 to 14.625 inches by thumbwheel. That range lets you set a consistent cheek weld behind your optic and tailor the fit to your build or your gear.
| UPC | 708279012235 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AA1500 |
| Product Type | Rifle Stock |
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