I don't know about the Alaskan but, I just got a new Hawkeye all weather in 280. It gave me a couple of gropus in the 1.5" range with plain old Rem Core-Lokts. I expect good things from handloads and Accubonds when I get to it.
I also am getting good accuracy from a Ruger 1AH in 25-06. As far as American manufacturers go I think Ruger's quality has improved while Remington's has gone downhill. Had two new Rems l this year that are already gone and will not buy another from recent, (2003 or newer), manufacture.
JMHO.
