I received an email from Remington today, announcing their new m700 PCR chassis rifle. It just made me shake my head; you can practically see the hand of corporate politics at work.
First, they're a little late to the party but better late than never. Second, their three caliber offerings. 308 Win; (ok that's a given), but two 6.5 s and no 6mm.
6.5 Creedmoor or 260 Rem your choice but by most accounts pretty darn close in terms of performance. I guess they couldn't stand not to have a namesake cartridge in the line up.
I understand that, sort of, but I would have had more respect for a bolder move that would have (at least on paper) made for a more balanced line. Example, make a strong effort to revive the 6mm Remington, or offer the rifle in 708 Remington along with match grade ammo optimized for the new rifle.
Anyway, another player in the field is typically good... competition usually helps lower prices. Maybe they'll expand their cartridge line up later.
First, they're a little late to the party but better late than never. Second, their three caliber offerings. 308 Win; (ok that's a given), but two 6.5 s and no 6mm.
6.5 Creedmoor or 260 Rem your choice but by most accounts pretty darn close in terms of performance. I guess they couldn't stand not to have a namesake cartridge in the line up.
I understand that, sort of, but I would have had more respect for a bolder move that would have (at least on paper) made for a more balanced line. Example, make a strong effort to revive the 6mm Remington, or offer the rifle in 708 Remington along with match grade ammo optimized for the new rifle.
Anyway, another player in the field is typically good... competition usually helps lower prices. Maybe they'll expand their cartridge line up later.