Last winter I went to build another custom rifle. I’ve been doing this for the last 15 years or so and like to give myself a project for the winter. Anyways, over the years I have learned to do as much of the work myself as I can to speed up the build, and decided this year I wanted to run a detachable box magazine system. I took a good hard look at what was on the market, but it just didn’t quite suit my needs. I decided I was going to build my own system that would accomplish my goals that I wanted with the build. Those goals were mainly these:
I wanted a stock that I could make fit me perfectly so I really liked the idea of a chassis system, but I wanted it to weigh as much or less than most composite stocks without all the fuss of bedding, pillars, and fitting all the components together.
I wanted to be able to reduce the overall length of the system by removing the buttstock. This would also allow ideal check weld and still be able to remove the bolt on a long action without having to lower the check weld.
If the buttstock was removable there needed to be a place to attach it and have captive hardware with dual locking mechanisms that would prevent parts from being lost in the field.
I wanted to be able to mount the rifle on a tripod quickly and easily if I wanted to with minimal weight and equipment.
I also wanted the rifle to fit in most scabbards. I wanted to keep the height of the scope as close to the barrel as possible and reduce the overall height of the chassis.
After designing products in various industries over the years and for the military I started 3D modeling all the components in the computer. Finite element analysis was performed on the parts and assembly to make it as light as possible, but still be strong enough to handle repetitive heavy recoil and take a beating in the field. After working closely with one of the best machinists I’ve ever worked with we ended up with a prototype that worked flawlessly. I was really excited about it at that time, and did some things I regret as some of you might know, but I’m here to tell you we are legit now, and are moving forward! We have set out to design the best product we possibly can, provide it at a fair price, and I want to share it will all you fellow shooters out there! We stand behind our product and will offer the best customer service possible. If you are looking for a chassis system that is as light as most composite stocks then you should take a look at what Alpine Gunworks has to offer!
Here are some pictures of the system…
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This is a 308 varmint contour Rem 700 with a Nightforce 5.5x22x56, Nightforce tall rings and EGW aluminum 20moa base. With a 50mm scope you should be able to run medium rings.
Here is a picture of the chassis mounted on a monfrotto pistol grip head.
We are currently working on other products as well. Some of which that I can share are a composite grip that is lighter than the CAA UPG16 grip we currently offer with the chassis. It will be right or left handed and will have a thumb shelf similar to the David Tubbs AR-15 grip. We are also working on some accessory rails for the handguard to provide piccatinny rails. There is a stock pack that we are working on that will mount to the buttstock. A chassis for the bigger chamberings like 338 lapua is also in the works.
Here are some details about the system:
The chassis is currently designed for:
• Remington 700 short and long action
• Savage short action (4.410 spacing)
• Savage long action
• Stiller Predator
• Stiller Tactical 30,300
• Surgeon 591 and 1086
We will be accommodating all or most Remington clone actions and will be adding others as needed by demand. If you don’t see your action listed contact us and we may be able to provide a solution.
There are more details at www.alpinegunworks.com but the Remington 700 short action will weigh under 3 lbs without a magazine.
Price:
Right now we have Remington 700 short and long action chassis in stock and we’re doing a product launch sale. This chassis will also work with Stiller and Surgeon actions. Short actions are $1070 and long actions are $1095. This will include a magazine and the American Defense part that is used to attach the buttstock to the side of the rifle.
If you have questions please post them here or there is contact info on our website.
Thanks for reading!
Nick Worsley
Alpine Gunworks
www.alpinegunworks.com
I wanted a stock that I could make fit me perfectly so I really liked the idea of a chassis system, but I wanted it to weigh as much or less than most composite stocks without all the fuss of bedding, pillars, and fitting all the components together.
I wanted to be able to reduce the overall length of the system by removing the buttstock. This would also allow ideal check weld and still be able to remove the bolt on a long action without having to lower the check weld.
If the buttstock was removable there needed to be a place to attach it and have captive hardware with dual locking mechanisms that would prevent parts from being lost in the field.
I wanted to be able to mount the rifle on a tripod quickly and easily if I wanted to with minimal weight and equipment.
I also wanted the rifle to fit in most scabbards. I wanted to keep the height of the scope as close to the barrel as possible and reduce the overall height of the chassis.
After designing products in various industries over the years and for the military I started 3D modeling all the components in the computer. Finite element analysis was performed on the parts and assembly to make it as light as possible, but still be strong enough to handle repetitive heavy recoil and take a beating in the field. After working closely with one of the best machinists I’ve ever worked with we ended up with a prototype that worked flawlessly. I was really excited about it at that time, and did some things I regret as some of you might know, but I’m here to tell you we are legit now, and are moving forward! We have set out to design the best product we possibly can, provide it at a fair price, and I want to share it will all you fellow shooters out there! We stand behind our product and will offer the best customer service possible. If you are looking for a chassis system that is as light as most composite stocks then you should take a look at what Alpine Gunworks has to offer!
Here are some pictures of the system…
[img:center]
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This is a 308 varmint contour Rem 700 with a Nightforce 5.5x22x56, Nightforce tall rings and EGW aluminum 20moa base. With a 50mm scope you should be able to run medium rings.
Here is a picture of the chassis mounted on a monfrotto pistol grip head.
We are currently working on other products as well. Some of which that I can share are a composite grip that is lighter than the CAA UPG16 grip we currently offer with the chassis. It will be right or left handed and will have a thumb shelf similar to the David Tubbs AR-15 grip. We are also working on some accessory rails for the handguard to provide piccatinny rails. There is a stock pack that we are working on that will mount to the buttstock. A chassis for the bigger chamberings like 338 lapua is also in the works.
Here are some details about the system:
The chassis is currently designed for:
• Remington 700 short and long action
• Savage short action (4.410 spacing)
• Savage long action
• Stiller Predator
• Stiller Tactical 30,300
• Surgeon 591 and 1086
We will be accommodating all or most Remington clone actions and will be adding others as needed by demand. If you don’t see your action listed contact us and we may be able to provide a solution.
There are more details at www.alpinegunworks.com but the Remington 700 short action will weigh under 3 lbs without a magazine.
Price:
Right now we have Remington 700 short and long action chassis in stock and we’re doing a product launch sale. This chassis will also work with Stiller and Surgeon actions. Short actions are $1070 and long actions are $1095. This will include a magazine and the American Defense part that is used to attach the buttstock to the side of the rifle.
If you have questions please post them here or there is contact info on our website.
Thanks for reading!
Nick Worsley
Alpine Gunworks
www.alpinegunworks.com
