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02-15-2013, 10:57 AM
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7MM Rem Mag info
I just purchased a used 7mm rem mag off a person on this site. Need some input on this from A/O members. It was supposed to be a Parker Hale, when I received it it does not say Parker hale anywhere on it. Looking at some sites there are a few posts that say it may be a clone that was made in the UK. It has Alpine Custom Stamped on the side of it. Has anyone ever heard of this or of there being a clone of Parker hales out there the gun looks Identical to a Parker Hale but A gent at Western Gun Parts didnt believe that Parker Hale made a Alpine Custom.
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02-15-2013, 11:07 AM
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If you bought it figuring it was a PH, because the ad said so, and it wasnt, and your not happy, see if he will take it back and refund you the money. If he wont, leave a neg trader rating.
If you like the gun and are happy with the price you paid, put some rounds through it.
It is a mauser action which is great so it should be a good hunting gun. The parker hales i have had were good guns. Sometimes I had problems with bolt to scope clearence but otherwise they were trouble free.
I cant comment on who actually built the APline Custom as I dont know. edit : Looks like the Parker Hales I have seen.
Last edited by Deer Hunter; 02-15-2013 at 11:22 AM.
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02-15-2013, 11:14 AM
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I would suggest posting some pictures of said firearm in this thread. That will help you get some help!
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02-15-2013, 11:16 AM
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Pics
Will try to see if I can get pics off of the add that the gun was posted for sale with
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02-15-2013, 11:21 AM
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Here is the link to the ad.
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=167127
Also, looks like the Alpine is a PH but sold as an economy rifle.
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02-15-2013, 11:25 AM
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Thanks Bound
Really not sure I dont mind if is a descent gun just dont like being told one thing and getting another is all
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02-15-2013, 11:14 AM
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From what I re call Alpine was like PH's low end branding.
I'm not sure the operable differences, but some years back I heard the Alpine 4 land barrels had a good reputation for accuracy.
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02-15-2013, 02:42 PM
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Mine looked just like yours, box said Parker Hale Safari. 7mm rem mag. Awesome trigger, none of the moose or elk asked for a second opinion, they just fell. Enjoy it. Mine loved 160 grain Speer Grand Slams in front of 60 grains of IMR4831. I finally shot it out and now shoot same in M77 Ruger M2 stainless.
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02-15-2013, 03:09 PM
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Parker Hale
Had a clone to it in 30-06. It was sold to me as a Parker Hale 1200. No markings. Good rifle. Detachable mag.
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02-15-2013, 04:47 PM
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Common business in the Uk, building and customizing cheap hunting rifles. Probably has a Spanish Santa Barbara Mauser action, no matter what the manufacturer. If it shoots well, be happy.
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02-15-2013, 06:00 PM
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If for some reason this doesn't shoot I will give you what you paid. Need a donor action for a 458 Win Mag project. Make sure you get someone to check it before you give up on it. Common problem - barrel crown damage from dust and moisture.
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02-15-2013, 08:08 PM
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7mm ammo
Will do Im just waiting for my scope to get here from Manitoba still havent heard if he has mailed it sent the check this last Monday then I just have to find bases for it and mount it then try it out and a WBY Vaqnguard 7mm that I bought about 2 months ago topped it with a Burris Landmark 11 3x9x40 see which one I like better and sell the other one. I will let you know the action on this one is nice and smooth the only reason I made the post was that I was told it was a P-h but it doesnt have it anywhere and has a built in floor plate not a clip
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