Remington 700 Alpha 1 action/rifle

[Mulligan]

Model 700 Alpha 1 | Remington

Just starting shopping for a new varmint rig (rock chucks), and seen the Alpha 1.

Any reviews or comments from those that have seen one?

Features read like it has some significate upgrades from the basic 700 design.

CW

 

[Pyscodog]

I started a post on Predator Masters about the Alpha 1. According to some Remington has fixed a lot of what was wrong with the 700 action. There were two rifles at a local shop in Tulsa where I looked at them. They are nice enough and several new features but also carried a price of $1800+. Timney trigger, side bolt release, carbon fiber stock and 5R rifleing. Also fluted bolt and interchangeable bolt handles. I watched several videos on the Alpha 1 but none talked of accuracy. I'd like to think my money went to improved accuracy and not just bling.

 

[Mulligan]

It looked like they also had a bayonet style shroud instead of the standard threaded shroud?

It would be good to see some targets from folks that know how to tune and pull a trigger.

CW

 

[Mulligan]

12 Upgrades in New Remington 700 Alpha 1 Rifle — Ron Spomer Outdoors

The new Remington M700 Alpha 1 bolt action rifle features new trigger, extractor, bolt, twist rates, barrel steel, 5R rifling. Twist rate is even marked on the barrel. Match-grade tolerances drive superior precision

www.ronspomeroutdoors.com

 

[jonbearman]

If these things are machined to close tolerances like he claims then a new guy wanting to try benchrest could get into it fairly right. We need to encourage the kids to get to shooting.

 

[Adam 6mm build]

I have been searching the web looking for a good range report from an actual owner who has true thoughts before I make the purchase please let us know if anyone has a range report

 

[grovey]

I've never met a 700 worth $1800.

 

[Rich S]

If these things are machined to close tolerances like he claims then a new guy wanting to try benchrest could get into it fairly right. We need to encourage the kids to get to shooting.

At least get them involved until the hook is set. I started with a Savage topped with a Sightron SIII to shoot a few club matches. Well a lathe, Mill, multiple guns, scales, trimmers, annealer, rests,…. A new truck might be cheaper. Just glad I have an understanding wife.
I would like to have one of the new Alpha receivers to play with. Just not at 1800.

 

[M-61]

If you want accuracy spend your money on a Savage LRPV. Most accurate factory rifle I’ve ever owned . ( 6 BR) Actually it’s the most accurate out of the box I’ve ever seen.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I've never met a 700 worth $1800.

Agree,.. I built a New Custom, 6 XC with a Criterion Barrel, H-S Precision stock, New Nickeled Floor plate / guard from E-Bay , Bbl Lug, Best Jewell trigger @ $250ish, and a New Rem 700 SS, Short action for about, that !
It'll put 5, 107 SMK's or, 80 gr. FB Bergers, into, one Hole,.. 2's and 3's for about,.. $1,800. total, without scope.
Won't win, a BR match, but it'll scare, the yotes and sage rats,.. real, good !

 

[Mulligan]

I hope somebody comes along with an actual field test.

CW

 

[SSeal]

I'm afraid Remington is going to have a hard time selling these rifles/actions at prices that rival custom actions with proven track records.

 

[JEFFPPC]

With a bit of patience for 1800.00 you will find a decent used built bench rifle. I laugh at guys spending close 2 grand for s factory rifle in spite of advice they are given and then end up less than happy with how it shots....or doesn't. I see it every year usually at least twice.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I'm afraid Remington is going to have a hard time selling these rifles/actions at prices that rival custom actions with proven track records.

Aero Precision is selling their Solus action builds cheaper than these.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Model 700 Alpha 1 | Remington

Just starting shopping for a new varmint rig (rock chucks), and seen the Alpha 1.

Any reviews or comments from those that have seen one?

Features read like it has some significate upgrades from the basic 700 design.

CW

Looks like Remington has done a good job on this one, not anything there that needs to be swapped out from the get go.

 

[divingin]

and twist is marked on the barrel!

That has to be worth at least a couple hundred bucks right there.

 

[mike mccormick]

$1800 ???? You guys should look at the lever action market! New gun prices are insane, and the used market follows.

 

[Ironworker]

urban riflemanAero Precision is selling their Solus action builds cheaper than these.

I just visited this "Aero Precision" website. Wow, what a deal! Dang it, what can I sell to buy one of their rifles?

 

[3Ackleys]

I talked to guy at the range that had one. I hadn't heard of them, and was quite shocked at the price point. He told me the price was linear. The gun cost twice as much as his Tikka, and the groups were twice as big as well!

 

[john 800]

Has anyone here tried one yet?
Regardless of Weather the rifle is a shooter or not, if nobody here (all of us gun nuts…) has bought and shot one, that leaves a pretty dismal picture of it from a business and sales standpoint
How long have they been readily available?