I've posted this on the Remington Forum, http://www.unitedforums.com/ in an attempt to gather as many opinions as possible:
Remington recently restricted the sale of Model 700 PSS and Model 700 LTR rifles to law enforcement and military only, letterhead required to order. I have been trying to understand the motivation behind their decision.
My first thought was Remington was unable to meet the demands of both the civilian and LE market and decided to pursue the LE exclusively.
My second thought was a bit more sinister. After naming the rifles 'police sharp shooter' and 'light tactical rifle' Remington became concerned that they could draw unwanted attention to themselves from the anti-gun socialists and proceeded to insist for all to hear that the rifles were LE only.
I would like to believe that Remington didn't restrict the PSS and LTR out of liability concerns over names and apperance, but I'd be willing to bet that's what happened. Nevermind that the PSS and the VS are the exact same rifle wearing a different stock. Or that the LTR is a VS in a different stock with a shortened fluted barrel. But who am I kidding? Anyone tried to order a new Model 700 VS in .308 lately? Good luck.
It's not my place to tell Remington how to run their business. If they chose not to sell certain items to the civilian market that's their choice. But the selling then restricting of items plays differently, trusts can be damaged that have been build over generations.
Luckily I've been able to find another LTR .308 for a fairly normal price. I'll keep that one NIB for now. I have 2 to shoot and enjoy. Remington sure created a blackmarket for a perfectly legal firearm.
I'd like to hear from other Remington owners and interested parties for their thoughts on this topic. Did Remington play a bit under the table on the PSS and LTR? Can we expect more of this? Suddenly the VS and VSSF go the same route followed by the VLS and the Sendero? If the criteria for a rifle to be restriced to LE is a long barrel, or just a barrel, we're in big trouble. I just hope this isn't what it appears to be...
Darryl
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"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
Remington recently restricted the sale of Model 700 PSS and Model 700 LTR rifles to law enforcement and military only, letterhead required to order. I have been trying to understand the motivation behind their decision.
My first thought was Remington was unable to meet the demands of both the civilian and LE market and decided to pursue the LE exclusively.
My second thought was a bit more sinister. After naming the rifles 'police sharp shooter' and 'light tactical rifle' Remington became concerned that they could draw unwanted attention to themselves from the anti-gun socialists and proceeded to insist for all to hear that the rifles were LE only.
I would like to believe that Remington didn't restrict the PSS and LTR out of liability concerns over names and apperance, but I'd be willing to bet that's what happened. Nevermind that the PSS and the VS are the exact same rifle wearing a different stock. Or that the LTR is a VS in a different stock with a shortened fluted barrel. But who am I kidding? Anyone tried to order a new Model 700 VS in .308 lately? Good luck.
It's not my place to tell Remington how to run their business. If they chose not to sell certain items to the civilian market that's their choice. But the selling then restricting of items plays differently, trusts can be damaged that have been build over generations.
Luckily I've been able to find another LTR .308 for a fairly normal price. I'll keep that one NIB for now. I have 2 to shoot and enjoy. Remington sure created a blackmarket for a perfectly legal firearm.
I'd like to hear from other Remington owners and interested parties for their thoughts on this topic. Did Remington play a bit under the table on the PSS and LTR? Can we expect more of this? Suddenly the VS and VSSF go the same route followed by the VLS and the Sendero? If the criteria for a rifle to be restriced to LE is a long barrel, or just a barrel, we're in big trouble. I just hope this isn't what it appears to be...
Darryl
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"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell