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Re: remington alpha 1 SKane #17641724 09/27/22
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,757 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter
JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,757	Originally Posted by SKane Originally Posted by snowboardguy Originally Posted by TeeBone Originally Posted by snowboardguy Has anyone seen anything on weight? Looks a little clunky in pics. I thought the same thing. Contour of the bolt sleeve and handle seem to give that appearance. I do like the Oberndorf style bottom metal. Forend looks awfully square and larger than needed as well. Sure looks like a AG All Terrain or Sportsman from here. The All Terrain has a cheekpiece and the Sportsman does not...so I'd guess it's a Sportsman. The listed weight, drop at comb/butt, and OAL are identical between the All Terrain and Sportsman according to AG's listed specs. With a low mounted scope I REALLY like the All Terrain. The AG stocks are more square and deeper through the barrel channel than other brands but the radiused/rounded edges don't make it feel square in my hand. I'm curious about the weight and if the action/barrel are stainless. Lots of good improvements.

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Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17641840 09/27/22
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,637 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger
SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,637 Midwest	JCM, you're right on all accounts. The rifle might have the appearance of being a little chunky but I'll bet it's a great handling rifle. With a modest scope, I'd assume it'll come in around 7.5#. WWP53D

Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17642387 09/27/22
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana
tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Looks pretty damn interesting to me! Camp is where you make it.

Re: remington alpha 1 SKane #17642474 09/27/22
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY snowboardguy Campfire Regular
snowboardguy Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY	Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC Originally Posted by SKane Originally Posted by snowboardguy Originally Posted by TeeBone Originally Posted by snowboardguy Has anyone seen anything on weight? Looks a little clunky in pics. I thought the same thing. Contour of the bolt sleeve and handle seem to give that appearance. I do like the Oberndorf style bottom metal. Forend looks awfully square and larger than needed as well. Sure looks like a AG All Terrain or Sportsman from here. The All Terrain has a cheekpiece and the Sportsman does not...so I'd guess it's a Sportsman. The listed weight, drop at comb/butt, and OAL are identical between the All Terrain and Sportsman according to AG's listed specs. With a low mounted scope I REALLY like the All Terrain. The AG stocks are more square and deeper through the barrel channel than other brands but the radiused/rounded edges don't make it feel square in my hand. I'm curious about the weight and if the action/barrel are stainless. Lots of good improvements. Originally Posted by SKane JCM, you're right on all accounts. The rifle might have the appearance of being a little chunky but I'll bet it's a great handling rifle. With a modest scope, I'd assume it'll come in around 7.5#. Thank you both for sharing.

Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17644783 09/28/22
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana
tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	After looking at this more closely I don't know what people are complaining about. It looks like some past Remington issues were addressed. Other than I'd like to see a stainless version I can't see one thing yet I don't like. I'm sure a SS version will soon follow. Camp is where you make it.

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Re: remington alpha 1 tzone #17645413 09/28/22
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,916 seattle, wa, usa O okie john Campfire Tracker
okie john Campfire Tracker O Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,916 seattle, wa, usa	Originally Posted by tzone After looking at this more closely I don't know what people are complaining about. It looks like some past Remington issues were addressed. Other than I'd like to see a stainless version I can't see one thing yet I don't like. I'm sure a SS version will soon follow. It's an interesting rifle. If they can't/won't do stainless, then maybe black nitride would work as well. Okie John Originally Posted by Brad If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.

Re: remington alpha 1 Kaleb #17645628 09/28/22
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,074 Virginia barm Campfire Tracker
barm Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,074 Virginia	Originally Posted by Kaleb The gun looks good to me. I don’t have a need or even want for one but nice gun none the less. The flutes will make it a pass for some wanting to use a suppressor. Seekins done the same thing. Few of us will agree on barrel length but at least with a regular barrel it can be cut and threaded where you wish. Why? It appears to be threaded already.

Re: remington alpha 1 barm #17645656 09/28/22
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY snowboardguy Campfire Regular
snowboardguy Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,723 Upstate, NY	Originally Posted by barm Originally Posted by Kaleb The gun looks good to me. I don’t have a need or even want for one but nice gun none the less. The flutes will make it a pass for some wanting to use a suppressor. Seekins done the same thing. Few of us will agree on barrel length but at least with a regular barrel it can be cut and threaded where you wish. Why? It appears to be threaded already. I think what he's saying is some would prefer to cut the barrel down to a different length and then thread it. Flutes make that tough.

Re: remington alpha 1 snowboardguy #17645668 09/28/22
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,074 Virginia barm Campfire Tracker
barm Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,074 Virginia	Originally Posted by snowboardguy Originally Posted by barm Originally Posted by Kaleb The gun looks good to me. I don’t have a need or even want for one but nice gun none the less. The flutes will make it a pass for some wanting to use a suppressor. Seekins done the same thing. Few of us will agree on barrel length but at least with a regular barrel it can be cut and threaded where you wish. Why? It appears to be threaded already. I think what he's saying is some would prefer to cut the barrel down to a different length and then thread it. Flutes make that tough. I misread that one.

Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17645842 09/28/22
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,481 Calgary, AB, Canada Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter
Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,481 Calgary, AB, Canada	I'd like to see the bolt handle attachment a bit more clearly. They say it's dovetailed and brazed, but I haven't yet seen any good photos of that.

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Re: remington alpha 1 Jordan Smith #17646070 09/28/22
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,492 virginia G gene270 OP Campfire Tracker
OP gene270 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,492 virginia	says single piece bolt body ..didnt see mention of the dovetail or brazing did I miss it

Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17646178 09/28/22
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,127 Arizona jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker
jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,127 Arizona	AG made the stocks for the Fieldcraft. I think they were really nice ergos. If you find yourself in a hole....quit digging

Re: remington alpha 1 Jordan Smith #17646280 09/28/22
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana
tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Originally Posted by Jordan Smith I'd like to see the bolt handle attachment a bit more clearly. They say it's dovetailed and brazed, but I haven't yet seen any good photos of that. I thought I read that it was all 1 piece? Camp is where you make it.

Re: remington alpha 1 tzone #17647560 09/28/22
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,481 Calgary, AB, Canada Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter
Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,481 Calgary, AB, Canada	Originally Posted by tzone Originally Posted by Jordan Smith I'd like to see the bolt handle attachment a bit more clearly. They say it's dovetailed and brazed, but I haven't yet seen any good photos of that. I thought I read that it was all 1 piece? Not sure. They say one-piece bolt body, which may or may not include the bolt handle, and Ron Spomer says dovetailed and brazed for the handle.

Re: remington alpha 1 Ky221 #17649239 09/29/22
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,216 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger
alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,216 West Slope of Colorado	Originally Posted by Ky221 With an ADL there is absolutely no need to run the rounds through the chamber to unload. To unload an ADL in the safest manner possible.....simply push the bolt forward until the round is picked up out of the magazine then retract the bolt and pull the "loose" round out with your fingers. A round NEVER needs to make it into the chamber. THIS!!!^^^ It continues to boggle my mind rifle owners who do not know how to safely unload a blind box mag. Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

Re: remington alpha 1 CashisKing #17649259 09/29/22
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,216 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger
alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,216 West Slope of Colorado	Originally Posted by CashisKing Originally Posted by fburgtx Some nice features, but most complaints about the 700 could’ve been solved with: 1) Better quality control. 2) Weld/screw on bolt handle 3) Changed/improved extractor 4) License a Timney/Triggertech trigger. Of course, none of that would’ve created the same “buzz” as a new rifle.. That is pretty good recap... I love and own many 700s... have built many as well. Your list is solid. I like the list too. Although I have nicely tuned Walker triggers that work as well as my aftermarket Shilens, Timneys, and Triggertech. Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17649327 09/29/22
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,216 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger
alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,216 West Slope of Colorado	JB mentioned on another thread he has shot the Alpha 1 and will have a future article. What I have been told: -The rifle weighs 7.5-8lbs bare -MSRP is $2000+ I like the effort of tighter specs throughout and a quality stock. Never had a problem with the factory bolt release, already know how to field strip a M700 bolt, like the idea of a “welded” bolt handle (that’s what I was told anyway). Now if RemArms can introduce something along the lines and quality of a 1st Gen Ti Mtn rifle (an SS action is fine by me) for less than $2000 I would be plenty interested. Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17649344 09/29/22
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,745 M mjbgalt Campfire Ranger
mjbgalt Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,745	I can go buy a Winchester 70 super grade for $1819 and that's a lot better rifle in almost every way. Remington needs to catch up Last edited by mjbgalt; 09/29/22.

Re: remington alpha 1 alpinecrick #17649364 09/29/22
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,936 Georgia M Mgw619 Campfire Regular
Mgw619 Campfire Regular M Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,936 Georgia	Originally Posted by alpinecrick JB mentioned on another thread he has shot the Alpha 1 and will have a future article. What I have been told: -The rifle weighs 7.5-8lbs bare -MSRP is $2000+ I like the effort of tighter specs throughout and a quality stock. Never had a problem with the factory bolt release, already know how to field strip a M700 bolt, like the idea of a “welded” bolt handle (that’s what I was told anyway). Now if RemArms can introduce something along the lines and quality of a 1st Gen Ti Mtn rifle (an SS action is fine by me) for less than $2000 I would be plenty interested. At that rate, I believe I'd go the route of a win 70 extreme weather for less $. You'll shoot your eye out

Re: remington alpha 1 gene270 #17649508 09/29/22
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 27,896 TN A alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger
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