Johnnymac,
Thanks for getting back to me. Another forum member has identified/ informed me that these stocks were formed with howas with the light barrels (#1 contour) and unfortunately my 1st gen 1500 howa that i envisioned utilizing this stock with has a standard #2 (Vanguard) contour barrel. I cringe at the thought of botching a really nice stock to fit my barrel. Therefore, unless I've been misinformed (I don't think I have been), I can't use it...... "unless" I aquire a newer light barreled short action that needs a really cool stock...
Again thanks, and be safe,
sawdustin