The Remington Alpha 1 Hunter is engineered for precision and reliability in demanding field conditions. This bolt-action rifle integrates critical enhancements to the established Model 700 platform, delivering consistent performance for discerning hunters and shooters. Its construction prioritizes a balance of reduced weight, robust precision, and field utility.
Key Features
Precision Components
- **Barrel:** 22-inch fluted 5R rifled barrel. This contour and rifling profile are designed to mitigate barrel harmonics and promote consistent projectile flight.
- **Muzzle:** The threaded muzzle (5/8×24) is equipped with an 11-degree target crown, optimizing gas exit and minimizing projectile disturbance for enhanced accuracy.
- **Receiver:** Features a round receiver design, proven for bedding consistency and rigidity, crucial for sub-MOA performance.
- **Trigger:** Equipped with an Elite Hunter Timney straight trigger, providing a crisp, predictable break, facilitating precise shot placement under varying conditions.
- **Recoil Lugs:** Precision ground recoil lugs ensure a consistent receiver-to-stock interface and mitigate stress on action components during recoil cycles.
- **Firing Pin Assembly:** Incorporates a tool-less takedown firing pin assembly for simplified maintenance and field servicing.
- **Optic Mount:** An integrated Picatinny rail offers a secure and versatile platform for optics mounting, ensuring repeatable zero.
Ergonomics & Handling
- **Stock:** The Gray Speckled AG Composite Carbon Fiber stock significantly reduces overall rifle weight while maintaining structural integrity and rigidity.
- **Recoil Pad:** A Pachmayr recoil pad is integrated into the stock, effectively mitigating felt recoil for enhanced shooter comfort and enabling faster follow-up shot capability.
- **Trigger Guard:** Features an aluminum Oberndorf style trigger guard, providing a durable and aesthetically refined interface.
Durability & Construction
- **Finish:** The barrel and receiver are finished in Satin Black, offering robust corrosion resistance and a low-glare profile suitable for field use.
Compatibility Note
- **Stock Compatibility:** While compatible with older Model 700 stocks, inletting will be required to accommodate the Alpha 1’s longer internal magazine well.
Technical Specifications
- **Model:** Alpha 1 Hunter
- **SKU:** TSW|141766
- **Caliber:** 7mm-08 Remington
- **Capacity:** 4+1 Rounds
- **Barrel Length:** 22 inches
- **Barrel Material:** Steel, Fluted
- **Barrel Rifling:** 5R
- **Muzzle:** Threaded (5/8×24) with 11-degree Target Crown
- **Receiver:** Round, Satin Black Finish
- **Stock:** AG Composite Carbon Fiber, Gray Speckled, with Pachmayr Recoil Pad
- **Trigger:** Timney Elite Hunter (Straight)
- **Optics Mounting:** Picatinny Rail
- **Trigger Guard:** Aluminum Oberndorf Style
- **Firing Pin Assembly:** Tool-less Takedown
- **Category:** Bolt Action Rifle
