Remington 700 Actions, Made In America???

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HomerOz

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G'Day Fella's,

It wouldn't be the first time I been accused of having an eye for detail!
So I was looking thru the current #66 Brownells catalog a few weeks back (yes OK, I know I'm a bit slow) when I see they are selling New Remington 700 actions (page 155), in various action lengths, bolt face size and both Carbon and Stainless Steel!
Then I notice that the only one made in the U.S.A. is the Small Bolt Face (.223 etc) Short Action Carbon Steel version!
For those unfamiliar with a Brownell's catalog, being patriotic American's as they are, Brownell's print the Part Number of any American Made Product in "Red" and apart from the above mentioned Short Action M700, all the other Seven different Rem 700 action (long, short, .223, 06/08, magnum, Carbon, Stainless etc) part numbers, and printed in "Black"!

So if this is correct, how long have Remington been making their model 700 (and others?) actions (etc?), in another country???

Doh!
Homer

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Good question. I thought the actions and barrels were made in the USA.

JD338
 
I've always been of the opinion that the actions and barrels were made in the USA. It would be somewhat surprising to learn otherwise.
 
I wonder if the actions you can buy as parts are licenced to be made by another supplier for that market.
 
Haven't heard or read anything about them being made anywhere except America.
 
Guys like to bash Remington but they are at least making their guns as far as I know in North America instead of moving over seas. That counts for something, it must be hard to compete with those who take advantage of cheaper labor in other countries. They may be rougher than they were before but are still at heart a Rem 700 and are still one of the best out there. MY 264 WM was built off of a CDL action and is by far the smoothest feeding gun I have ever owned. The 35 Whelen was built off of a SPS action and not surprisingly isn't as smooth but could be made that way, It has been feeding shells flawlessly though.
 
gerry, I am with you Bud! I have owned numerous Remingtons and the only problem I have had is with their triggers. I have never had one actually fail but did not like the way they break so I replaced it with a Timney. I do like the Timney but the one I had installed new on my custom did have to be replaced. Well like some many things now a days anyone can make a bad one :(.

Blessings,
Dan
 
I was under the impression that the 700s were made in NY. I would be surprised to learn if they weren't, and would not buy another if that was the case.
 
G'Day Fella's,

Thank you for your input into this subject!

I neglected to say, that I personally own at least 7 x Remington centrefire bolt action rifles (that I can think of), and was not trying to bad mouth Remington in any way!!!
It was just that I noticed this detail in the Brownell's catalog, and wondered........?

Tjen, you make a very good point there!
I'm sure Remington are selling every M700 bolt action rifle they can make, so why not out source the manufacture of some actions to another business???

Doh!
Homer
 
I wonder if it's just a typo?

Does anybody know what Remington makes in S. Carolina? Just ammo? Other rifles or Shotguns?
 
I thought the ammunition was made in Arkansas, Kurt. Homer, I don't believe anyone thought you were bad-mouthing Remington. You did raise an interesting point, and I can only wonder why the oversight. I know on the Buck Knives site, if it doesn't say, "Made in the USA," it means they import that particular item. One has to assume that to be the case for other manufacturers.
 
Homer, I never thought you were bad mouthing the Remington just making a general observation. Sorry if it came across that way. I do like my Remingtons :)
 
G'Day Fella's,

Thank You for making me feel a part of this forum!
I didn't get the feeling that anyone was paying out on me!!!

Merry Christmas to you all
JB/Homer
 
I value your contribution, Homer. And a merry and blessed Christmas to you and yours.
 
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