Built for the Mountain: Mike Drury on Alpine Rifle Craft, Legacy, and the Future of Canadian-Made Rifles

About this episode

Kyle Stelter interviews Mike Drury about the evolution of Alpine Riflecraft and the importance of legacy in the mountain hunting community.

On this episode of Talk is Sheep, Kyle welcomes back Mike Drury, founder of Alpine Riflecraft, for a wide-ranging conversation on rifles, business, family, and legacy in the mountain hunting community. Mike shares how Alpine Riflecraft has evolved since its early days, from launching its first lightweight mountain rifles to expanding chambering options, barrel contours, and future product offerings. The discussion dives into the realities of building a premium Canadian-made rifle company, navigating market demand, staying true to a clear brand identity, and creating rifles designed first and foremost for hunters. Kyle and Mike also talk about the growing interest in Canadian-made products, the challenges and opportunities of serving both Canadian and U.S. markets, and why word of mouth, trust, and community remain such powerful drivers in the hunting world. Mike breaks down some of Alpine Riflecraft’s newest developments, including the Ridgeline barrel contour, growing demand for 7mm offerings, interest in left-handed actions, switch-barrel options, and the company’s plans to offer actions for custom builders. Beyond the rifles, this episode is also about legacy. Mike reflects on…

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Stelter

Guest: Mike Drury

Topics covered

• rifles
• mountain hunting
• Canadian-made products
• business legacy
• outdoor conservation

Keywords

• Alpine Riflecraft
• mountain rifles
• Canadian-made rifles
• hunting community
• rifle development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alpine Riflecraft

Places: Canada, U.S.

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