New Remington Alpha 1, M700

[Bob Wright]

New rifle line review for Big Green. Maybe they are changing after all.

First Look: Remington Alpha 1 New Model 700 From Remington

The Remington Alpha 1 is the next evolution of the 700 series of rifles from Remington Firearms. After a few years of restructuring, Remington is returning to their roots, producing firearms that not only perform but ones that have the highest levels of quality control aimed at the hunting market.

internationalsportsman.com

 

[cohunt]

I wonder about price point

I also wonder if the classic "rem 700" offerings they have been selling this past year are just old rem parts-- or did they use "the proper metals" and "increased qc" on those too?

 

[Muddyboots]

So wonder if and when actions become available?

 

[FEENIX]

I wonder about price point

I also wonder if the classic "rem 700" offerings they have been selling this past year are just old rem parts-- or did they use "the proper metals" and "increased qc" on those too?

I hope that they made improvements in QA/QC and CS. I saw an FB post that compared the A1 to a 783 with modifications; I sure hope it is better than that and the price point attractive to end-users.

 

[codyadams]

I wonder about price point

I also wonder if the classic "rem 700" offerings they have been selling this past year are just old rem parts-- or did they use "the proper metals" and "increased qc" on those too?

My guess would be the same old stuff, maybe just finishing out with some of their old stock? I also wonder if they are going to continue making their plane jane rem 700 or if it will be doscontinued.

It will be interesting to see the chamber changes they are making, tighter twist is a great thing, more freebore will be interesting, and I wonder if their longer mag boxes are gonna be 3.850" or all the way out to the 4" mag boxes, and what will their short actions be?? A short action 7 SAUM with a 3.1" mag box, 8 twist and freebore to match would be a sweet factory offering. I would hope prices will be competitive with christensen arms or less, if they are a bunch more, they may have a hard time selling rifles.

 

[cajun]

It all sounds good. Ceo is
A hunter. Once they get out we will see. The 700 is the small block chevy of the gun world. So many aftermarket options. Curious to see how this plays out.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I would bet the A1s will go to the Wyatt's extended box length of SA 2.990" and the LAs 3.850".
I also bet price point will be about double what an R700 CDL is. Probably in the $1500-2000 range.

Good for Remington. I hope the review of their accuracy and QA come out to be outstanding once they get released and the public gets their hands on them. A paid reviewer might have a bit too much bias.

 

[Muddyboots]

One thing I noticed was 24" barrels on std cartridges? If that is the case, another plus.

 

[Bob Wright]

Just about every change the writer mentions looks like Remington has cleared the chalkboard and went after the better offerings of competitors, better manufacturing processes and material. IF they can reduce quality related returns, that is profit in the back end. Quality equals less cost ultimately. They are placing their bet on this Alpha.
I've always liked Remington and wish them success. But I too have had problems before their collapse.
I noticed in the preseason sale ads, there were "zero" Remington products in the mailings. Even the REMARMS site is bland, nothing that really says "we're back".

 

[Bob Wright]

A blog with Remington's D'Arcy, discussing where they are headed. Certainly, Remington is interested in producing the best products but they are not interested at competing with the cheaper price point guns out there. So, expect the costs to reflect that.

“Remington Firearms is Back” – Interview with RemArms CEO Ken D’Arcy

Rem870.com: Remington Arms’ bankruptcy was painful for Remington fans. How did the company go through these difficult times? Ken D’Arcy: You’ve asked me about the Remington bankruptcy. Keep in mind, there was two Remington bankruptcies. The first one in 2018 which emerged in June 2018. And then...

www.rem870.com

 

[HockeyDad]

How long after they first come out should I give them to work out all the kinks before I consider getting one?

 

[lancetkenyon]

How long after they first come out should I give them to work out all the kinks before I consider getting one?

1-2 years?

 

[Muddyboots]

I sent them an email requesting maximum magazine COAL on all Alpha 1 cartridges. Curious if I get an answer.

 

[JimFromTN]

I wonder about price point

I am guessing at least $1500