Remington jumping on the AR bandwagon

[capp325]

It looks like Remington is belatedly jumping on the profitable AR bandwagon with some help from Bushmaster (both Remington and Bushmaster are now owned by Cerberus – the same people who recently bought Chrysler):

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/remington-r-15-the-new-ar/

The basic idea of the R-15 VTR is to bring a sporting focus to the black gun market. As such, the new rifle will be offered in three configurations–the Predator, Predator Carbine and Predator Carbine CS (collapsible stock) in two calibers—the .223 and Ruger .204—and will retail for $1,145. The three platforms (all in Advantage Max-1 HD camo) will feature button-rifled, fluted barrels with recessed hunting crowns. The uppers and lowers are machined from aluminum forgings and all will carry the Remington name. The free-floating fore-end tube is drilled and tapped for accessory rails and all rifles come with a five-round magazine box and a lockable hard case.

 

[Dsiwy]

oh boy! if remingtons quality control sucks on there 700s and 870s just wait for there half ass AR15.
I'll sick with the trusted AR15 companys until Remington smartens up.

 

[Deckard]

If our price is on par, I'd get the 22 inch version.

 

[X-man]

I'm 100% certain all these will be are rebranded Bushmasters. If you like Bushmaster products, then the Remington will be just as good. Not killed over the Hardwood Max camo though.

 

[Dsiwy]

Well if there made by bushmaster there good to go

 

[TDC]

Too bad they'll probably be deemed an AR15 or variant and thus restricted.

TDC

 

[greentips]

They got their wake up call when the US military going SASS.

 

[Assyrian]

Too bad they'll probably be deemed an AR15 or variant and thus restricted.

TDC

??? Umm, They are camo painted bushmasters.... why would they not be restricted??

Those pics have been up for a few months