You can buy a Bell & Carlson Medalist in what they call a "Weatherby style" for under $300 from Stockey's or you can buy a Vanguard2 stock from Weatherby for $130 or on eBay for about $70. Both stocks are superior to the stocks that Howa puts on the lower priced 1500s.
GPC is still selling new, old stock, walnut stocks that were made for the S&W 1500 and 1700LS.
I am well satisfied with the Weatherby style B&Cs on a couple of my short action Howa 1500s and the V2 take-off on my 1500 in 6.5x55.
