Why wouldn't they contract someone else to make them and take a cut? As long as the QC stays in place, why not?
Ask Melvin how that worked out for him a coupla times....
Very nice, and I’m glad I pounced on one. Honestly, I like my Howa Alpine almost as much, and it was a third the price, has a floorplate, three-position safety, and was a third the price; had to say it twice.
If mine vanished, I’d look for another Alpine, or build a faux one. Might even try one of the light Tikkas. Wouldn’t spring for a Melvin at this point in life, though I think they’re absolutely worth the ticket price.
Kinda sad I didn’t buy a couple of the LW Howas Whittakers was selling, but info on them was sparse.
