Howa Alpine Mountain Rifle Accuracy
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std7mag
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I bought one and I personally have had a hard time getting it dialed in, but there again it's partly the shooter too I think. I love the look of it, I love the weight of it. I have a Leopold scope on it as well 
I plan on spending more time this year again trying to get it dialed in. Randy did reply once saying his was a tack driver, but I did not ask how long it took to get it to that point. I'm hoping it's just me, but I really did not think it would be this hard to get it dialed in. Would not get rid of it though.
I plan on spending more time this year again trying to get it dialed in. Randy did reply once saying his was a tack driver, but I did not ask how long it took to get it to that point. I'm hoping it's just me, but I really did not think it would be this hard to get it dialed in. Would not get rid of it though.
375H&H
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All new rifles will shoot great at common hunting distances. The only things that affect accuracy are the shooter and the bullet/load that the rifle is shooting. If a gun doesn't shoot, change the load or practice.
Matt or Randy. Is Howa taking the Alpine Mountian Rifle out of the line up?
I just bought the package gun in 7mm-08 on 12/28, took a while to ship but I made it out to the range for barrel break in this weekend. Mine shoots great, just my feeling after shooting 20rds through it for barrel break in. Even with a freshly clean bore, the last 10 shots went into about a 2" group, most shots were touching. I haven't had a chance to shoot actual groups with a fouled bore.
Would be a shame if Howa took these rifles out of production. Mostly all I see in stock anywhere are in .243, less interesting than 7mm-08, .308 or 6.5 man bun.
2016 was first year I hunted with my Howa Alpine. used 180g Trophy bonded tips. was just about an 1" MOA. I knew I could do better so I switched to 165g Trophy bonded tips this year. I was very happy with the results. I love this rifle and my only complaint is the safety isn't as nice as a Kimber/sako/Remington/LAW. but it does work. trigger is very nice. here is my proof. top group is my first 3 shot group. shot in bullseye is adjusting for elevation. the two shots to the right are from my Dad's 30-06
forgot to say, the above group was shot back to back with only about 10-20 seconds between shots. not bad for a light contour barrel and shooting prone off sandbags made from old blue jeans. also my first time shooting prone ever. I think it could shoot better with a good shooting bench and rest.
Matt-LSI
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the alpine mt rifle has been discontinued.
you can view the new offerings here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsksZFaM9
MinnesotaHunter
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That HS Precision rifle looks interesting. What is the weight on it?
The HS Precision rifle with standard barrel weighs 7.6-7.8lbs depending on the caliber.
Yeah I'm pretty bummed the Alpine Mountain Rifle didn't make the cut. Not Cool. So is Randy going to get a new gun to promote? I didn't find any rifle under 7lbs that wasn't a mini action rifle.
noharleyyet
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Agreed...
Good thing I bought one while I could.
I reload but was hoping to use Hornady Superformance GMX in it. It grouped absolutely terribly for the 3 rounds I shot. I'll have to do more testing, but has anyone else used this ammo in their Howa Alpine Mountain?
I reload but was hoping to use Hornady Superformance GMX in it. It grouped absolutely terribly for the 3 rounds I shot. I'll have to do more testing, but has anyone else used this ammo in their Howa Alpine Mountain?
