Comments on: Remington Wins $79.7 Million USSOCOM Sniper Rifle Contract

By: Fred Garvin

Fred Garvin — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:48:23 +0000

I never said their designs were turds. They have great platforms and once they’re fixed, they’re had to beat. I just think Cerberus hasn’t done them any favors. And yeah, I have a chip on my shoulder from a couple guns I’ve purchased in the past five years and their response to obvious QC issues that should have never left the factory. I don’t think I’m the only one. Sift through the pages and make your own conclusion.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=remington+quality+control

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ruger+quality+control

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=savage+quality+control

By: David

David — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 07:20:18 +0000

I don’t mind the military having it but I’m sure some will end up in the hands of HLS for use against us. As far as a sniper carrying all those barrels, I don’t think so, just as they wouldn’t take a .50, .30 win mag, & .308 all on the same mission. every mission requires specific equipment and supplies so I imagine one barrel and ammo would go on a mission. There are to many Remington rifles on the target ranges to consider them a turd.

By: spook

spook — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:47:54 +0000

I’m not sure why I feel so uneasy with the government owning this…or any other kind of long range weaponry … to say nothing of assault type weapons.

By: Fred Garvin

Fred Garvin — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:17:47 +0000

That’s not a battle implement, it’s a world police gun. It’s a joke.

Everyone knows Cerberus is trying to dump Remington (hanging pretty decorations on a turd isn’t going to work). This is just all politics to try and make Remington look attractive to another sucker. Whatever, no one is going to pump in the resource to make Remington competitive. ATK is the only one interested so maybe this contract was the tiny carrot. Would be weird for one company to own both Savage and Remington though.

By: danny

danny — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:45:47 +0000

awesome package. good to see our snipers being issued this type of gear. for those questioning the quality, I bet not one would stand 3/4 mile away backing your rant with one of our shooters locked on to you.

By: Steve-o

Steve-o — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:44:37 +0000

Another Mr. Potato Head rifle. That will be fun to drag through the field. I’m sure it won’t get caught up on anything. Or does it come with a 15 lb case to haul it and all the junk along with it. But hey, the guys making the decisions don’t actually have to use the rifle.

By: Christopher Jordan

Christopher Jordan — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:12:37 +0000

Remington obviously has the inside track to govt contracts. Since the 1960’s, ther are no other rifle manufacturers worldwide that meet the govt specs for sniper rifles? BS

By: mikee

mikee — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:21:58 +0000

Looking good is half the battle!

By: Mr. T

Mr. T — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:59:19 +0000

Bid does include some ammo but like most things military no bidding no competition.
But i bet some senior brass get to sit in Remington’s board for couple of years.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:50:07 +0000

The government sure does like spending our money! I can just see a sniper carrying all those extra barrels as well as the tools necessary to change them into combat. Maybe they will have an armorer attached to them as well as a spotter. How about a news crew too.