Imo, there's nothing wrong with having a "value" version of a given firearm (it's been done by stores like Sears, Western Auto, Montgomery Wards, etc. for decades) so long as the buyer is made aware of the variance via a different model number or a defining description . But to make the argument that Wal Mart is deliberately marketing a firearm that is of a lower quality than its counterpart but claiming it to be identical (same model numbers-i.e., a "Wal Mart" Model 700 masquerading as a Remington Model 700) is hard to swallow.
I've seen this bit of misinformation parading in the internet as fact for years but I've yet to see any real evidence supporting the claim. If someone can empirically verify the allegation, I'd love to see it. Until then, I agree with guruatbol's assessment: "urban legend".
I've seen this bit of misinformation parading in the internet as fact for years but I've yet to see any real evidence supporting the claim. If someone can empirically verify the allegation, I'd love to see it. Until then, I agree with guruatbol's assessment: "urban legend".