Remington Ammo (R-P)

[amber2010]

Anyone know why Remington has R-P [Remington-Peters]?stamped on the head of their centrfire ammo? If I recall correctly wasn't Peters an offshoot brand of Remington? I haven't seen anything in years on Peters and as far as I know it is not offered under that brand name anymore. So why hasn't Remington changed their dies? Too much effort to change them all? Just curious, that's all.

 

[ATOM]

Remington and Peters started off independently, but Remington bought Peters in the 30s. My guess is it's just a tradition thing.

 

[Eagleye]

R-P stands for just that: Remington-Peters. Peters was a stand alone company at one time, I have an old 30-06 box so marked. Once Remington bought them out, the headstamp on Remington ammo went from UMC to R-P.