Curiosity in the 6.5 CRM prompted me to buy one of the new Howa Alpine rifles and it seems to be a nice unit. Initial playing with the little cartridge indicates the the rifle and clambering will be a nice combination.
It weighs exactly 7 lbs. scoped with a 3X9 Leupold perhaps a tad heavier than what some might consider for a dedicated mountain rifle, but still a very nice package especially considering that it wears a Bansner stock, a favourite of mine.
Hopefully if it ever stops raining, I can do some load testing....
