Remington Today
I bought a 5R in 308 in 2017 with great anticipation of it being a 1/4” gun. It was in the desert tan stock, fluted and thread. I was really looking for it to impress me.....long story short it was lame. Many factory loads and some hand loads and right at an inch was all it would do. Took it to a competent smith and he was unimpressed with the bolt face and ream within the chamber; poor detail in the machining was his comment.
I’ve bought Mauser M12, a Christensen, two Tikkas, two Vanguards, a Mark V and all shoot under and inch with two out of three factory loads.
Fact is Big Green has lost a step. Had A few newer 870s that were unimpressive too. It’s sad considering the amazing work present in my 1976 3200 and many of the 70s 1100s I cherish.
Buyouts and poor executive management have killed more than a few quality brands. Sad but it happens.
I bought a 5R in 308 in 2017 with great anticipation of it being a 1/4” gun. It was in the desert tan stock, fluted and thread. I was really looking for it to impress me.....long story short it was lame. Many factory loads and some hand loads and right at an inch was all it would do. Took it to a competent smith and he was unimpressed with the bolt face and ream within the chamber; poor detail in the machining was his comment.
I’ve bought Mauser M12, a Christensen, two Tikkas, two Vanguards, a Mark V and all shoot under and inch with two out of three factory loads.
Fact is Big Green has lost a step. Had A few newer 870s that were unimpressive too. It’s sad considering the amazing work present in my 1976 3200 and many of the 70s 1100s I cherish.
Buyouts and poor executive management have killed more than a few quality brands. Sad but it happens.
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