Remington H&R 1871 factory closing

[Locksley]

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Arms Manufacturer Remington Closing Gardner Plant
GARDNER (AP) ― Remington Arms Company says it will close its Gardner plant by the end of this year.

The firearms manufacturer said Monday about 200 workers will be affected. Remington said some will move to other positions. Those who lose their jobs will be offered severance and outplacement and referral services.

Company CEO Tommy Millner said in a statement that it was "a difficult decision" but the company believes the consolidation will allow it to be more competitive "in an increasingly demanding global marketplace."

North Carolina-based Remington sells sports weapons as well products for the military, government and law enforcement.
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dawei


It's a shame if you ask me. I'm sure glad I bought five 20ga's for all of my grandsons over the last few years.
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ALMODUX


I really hate to say it after being a Remington fan for the first half or my life, but (IMO) Remington is an embarassment as an American firearms mfg these days. Their QC fell off in the 90's, and they've never given a hoot to get it back where it once was. Now, they've gone and bought some other decent American firearms companies and seem intent on running them into the ground or selling them off to keep their own, mis-guided myopathy going.

Just my personal opinion.




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rayb


Marlin has been owned H&R for several years, and they've been producing good inexpensive firearms. You knew what was going to happen when the Remington gang bought out Marlin.

Marlin will be next to go away under this "global economy" policy of Remington. How about a Marlin 336 made in Russia? Several recent Remington shotgun offerings were made there. Winchester is also offering a .22 from the Russians.

Too bad. And yes, the CEO won't be bothered a bit $$ wise.

How many new H&R's and Marlins have you bought recently?

rayb
http://www.16ga.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... 0ddc5ff2a6

 

[megalomaniac]

Remington only thinks they're going to make more money by producing them overseas...

but if the dollar keeps falling, that'll be a big mistake, as it will end up costing them more to produce than they're expecting, AND US sales will fall through the floor.

I'm of the opinion that there are very few if any current production rifles I'd buy, from any company. Might just as well build your own rifle at this point (of course I'd start with a Remington action )

 

[Whelen Man]

Buy out your competitors and close the factories. That's big business without conscience.

 

[Efhutton]

I have a model 700 that was made in 1986, money could'nt by it. Quality wood, action is like butter and bluing on the barrel and action is unreal. This has been a topic here before. For what a new deer rifle cost nowadays one would think there would be a little more craftmanship there. I know some 700 fanatics that say quality is as good as its ever been..BULL, just pick one up and give it a good goin over. If I were buying a new deer rifle it would no doubt be a Cooper 52. If you can find a dealer near you check one out and you'll see what quality is all about and its made by Americans..........

 

[Tiny]

Interresting.

 

[Tikkabuck]

Remington lost my $$ a long time ago because of the customer service. I don't doubt they'll do whatever they can to chop up other American companys and keep their quality low. Hate to say it but I bought my last American rifle right after Winy closed their doors.