Description
The MDT Field Stock is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to a long action Howa 1500. It takes the familiar feel of a traditional hunting stock and builds in the stuff that actually moves the needle on accuracy: an integrated aluminum V-block bedding system and a fully free-floated barrel channel. Your action gets torqued down to a solid, repeatable foundation, which is the real secret behind tighter groups out of a factory rifle. This version is cut for right-hand long action Howa 1500 receivers and comes in Flat Dark Earth.
What the Field Stock Does for Your Howa 1500
The body is overmolded polymer built around a 6061 aluminum core, so it stays rigid where it counts while keeping weight down to roughly 3.1 pounds. That polymer shell has a nice side benefit in cold weather, staying warmer to the touch than a bare metal chassis on frosty mornings in the field. The barrel channel clears contours up to 1.250 inches, so sporter and heavier profiles both have room to float free.
Fit and Adjustability on the Field Stock
This is where the Field Stock earns its keep. The comb riser adjusts up to 1.37 inches so your eye lines up behind the scope the same way every time, and the length of pull stretches from about 13.5 to 14.5 inches using the included quarter-inch spacers. Dial it in once and you get a consistent, repeatable cheek weld that helps you find targets faster and shoot them better.
Running AICS Mags and Accessories
One of the biggest upgrades here is detachable AICS pattern magazine compatibility, built right into the stock with no separate bottom metal to buy. The forend carries M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions for bipods, ARCA rails, or weights, plus sling swivel studs front and rear. Installation is straightforward: drop your action in, apply rearward pressure to seat the recoil lug, and torque the two action screws. No gunsmithing required to get out to the range.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: MDT
- Manufacturer Part Number: 108656-FDE
- UPC: 990482706395
- Model Fit: Howa 1500 Long Action
- Handedness: Right Hand
- Color: Flat Dark Earth
- Style: Chassis / Stock
- Construction: 6061 Aluminum Core, Overmolded Polymer
- Bedding: Integrated Aluminum V-Block
- Barrel Channel: Free-Floating, up to 1.250 in. max diameter
- Magazine Compatibility: AICS Pattern (detachable)
- Length of Pull: Adjustable approx. 13.5 to 14.5 in. via spacers
- Cheek Riser Adjustment: Up to 1.37 in.
- Forend: M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock
- Overall Length: 32.22 in.
- Weight: Approx. 3.1 lbs
What’s Included
- MDT Field Stock chassis (Howa 1500 LA RH, FDE)
- Integrated aluminum V-block bedding block
- Length of pull spacers
- Action screws
- Sling swivel studs (forend and buttstock)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this MDT Field Stock fit my Howa 1500?
This particular model is cut for right-hand long action Howa 1500 receivers, which covers calibers like .270 Winchester, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, and .300 Win Mag. If you have a short action Howa, you'll want the short action version instead. It also fits long action Weatherby Vanguard rifles since they share the Howa footprint.
Does the Field Stock use the factory Howa magazine or AICS mags?
The Field Stock is built around detachable AICS pattern magazines, not the factory Howa internal or detachable mags. The magazine release and bottom metal are integrated into the stock, so there's no separate part to buy. AICS magazines are widely available in a range of capacities, so you can carry the amount of ammo that suits your setup.
Is installation hard, or do I need a gunsmith?
No gunsmithing needed. You pull your action from the old stock, set it into the Field Stock, apply rearward pressure to seat the recoil lug against the bedding block, and torque down the two action screws. Plan to snug the screws to around 65 inch-pounds for a solid, repeatable fit.
Can I mount a bipod and other accessories on the Field Stock?
Yes. The forend has M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, so you can add a bipod, ARCA rail, weights, or other M-LOK gear. It also comes with sling swivel studs on both the forend and buttstock for a sling or stud-mount bipod.





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