|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,748
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,748 |
Anybody have one or shot one? I like the look and design. I really don't know anything about Howa so looking for some insight on this rifle as a possible gift for my son. Thanks.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3 |
Howas are awesome, but I wouldn't try to build a lightweight gun around one. What is it about the design of the Alpine that you like?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314 |
I've not shot one, but we have them on the shelf at the shop. They're a neat little package. They ship with DBM and a hinged floorplate. You choose your poison...
They're light in hand, but I've not weighed one. Balance feels nice and i like the stock.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314 |
Just weighed it...5 pounds 12 ounces. That was a 308 with the DBM.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 707
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 707 |
Howas are awesome, but I wouldn't try to build a lightweight gun around one. What is it about the design of the Alpine that you like? The Alpine is built on the Lightweight/Youth action so it's lighter then the standard 1500.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1
Campfire Oracle
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1 |
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1
Campfire Oracle
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1 |
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314 |
Negative....the action is the same as their other short actions.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 171
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 171 |
Some good info here from a previous discussion: Howa Alpine Rifle
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,748
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,748 |
Exceptionally lightweight is not necessary in this case. Just looking for a quality .308 that is on the lighter end of the spectrum. Synthetic stock and stainless or cerakoted for weather protection is desired. I think he'd like the detachable magazine too. Just looking at options. How do they shoot?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 516
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 516 |
I think I would go with the Wby Vanguard synthetic sub moa for 1/2 the cash then put a sweet piece of glass on it.
Why does a man who is 50 pounds overweight complain about a 10 pound rifle being too heavy? SCI Life Member 4**
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 707
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 707 |
Negative....the action is the same as their other short actions. Hmmm that's strange.
Last edited by adam32; 03/23/15.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3 |
Negative....the action is the same as their other short actions. Hmmm that's strange. Actually, they're a little bit different. I stole the pic below from Rancho Loco. Looks like about 2 oz. removed from the receiver...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314 |
I actually think it's the same action as the Ranch Hand? I can't remember all their names. We have new short actions on the shelf -- blued, with the same stock in the picture -- that have the edges mimicking the Alpine's.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 20,379
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 20,379 |
It's a good feeling little rifle..
The local whorehouse has the orange tag on them.. $899
Very tempting..
I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,314 |
I may try one myself before long.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3 |
I actually think it's the same action as the Ranch Hand? I can't remember all their names. We have new short actions on the shelf -- blued, with the same stock in the picture -- that have the edges mimicking the Alpine's. Yes, it is the same B/A as used on the Ranchland, youth, or any others that use the short, skinny barrel. The "normal" rounded action, as shown in Rancho's pic, is used on everything else.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,107 Likes: 3 |
It's a good feeling little rifle..
The local whorehouse has the orange tag on them.. $899
Very tempting.. I assume the orange tag means clearance/discontinued. I wonder why so soon. Trying to generate sales at a slow time of year?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 707
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 707 |
Negative....the action is the same as their other short actions. Hmmm that's strange. Actually, they're a little bit different. I stole the pic below from Rancho Loco. Looks like about 2 oz. removed from the receiver... Looks good. Thanks for the pic! I knew it was a little different.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 20,379
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 20,379 |
It's a good feeling little rifle..
The local whorehouse has the orange tag on them.. $899
Very tempting.. I assume the orange tag means clearance/discontinued. I wonder why so soon. Trying to generate sales at a slow time of year? It's sometimes hard to figure out their orange tags.. Some are to move old stock, some others you kinda go, "huh?"..
I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...
|
|
|
|
539 members (1minute, 1beaver_shooter, 1badf350, 222Sako, 007FJ, 10Glocks, 49 invisible),
2,293
guests, and
1,211
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,034
Posts18,500,687
Members73,987
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|