Remingtons New R15 Answer To The AR-15

two-70 · 10-24-2007, 08:43 PM

David E. Petzal - The Gun Nut

lefty o · 10-24-2007, 08:47 PM

i dont know about being an answer to anything. its just a bushmaster in camo with a different name.

Pred · 10-25-2007, 08:46 AM

People who camo AR's should no longer be allowed to own guns.

Beer Forever · 10-25-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pred

People who camo AR's should no longer be allowed to own guns.

I have seen some nice camo jobs, but all of them have been in tan. Painting plastic is one thing, but I would never paint metal.

at4rxj · 10-25-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pred

People who camo AR's should no longer be allowed to own guns.

What makes you say that? I've seen some really nice looking paint jobs on them...

ArkansasHunter · 10-25-2007, 10:41 AM

yea the camo color sucks ! If you read the complete story it was interesting that there selling more 223 ammo then any other centerfire cartridges, and it wasn't being sold to the military.
Now I know who bought Remington, Thanks two-70 for the info...A.H

Pred · 10-25-2007, 12:13 PM

Because painting an AR camo is like... Well, it's wrong. Every time someone paints one camo, god kills a kittah.

SilentSoul · 10-25-2007, 12:34 PM

That's why they call them little black guns. But mine will probably have OD green grips to match my XD but still not camo.

two-70 · 10-25-2007, 12:45 PM

Your welcome A.H.

bored2bhere · 10-27-2007, 09:59 PM

i was wondering when they do it i mean everyone making an ar-15 or 1911 i wonder whos next honda???

SilentSoul · 10-27-2007, 10:39 PM

Now that would be one hell of a weapon if they can make an AR like they make an engine.

toolman · 10-27-2007, 11:47 PM

I agree with Lefty, it's just another overpriced AR clone. As my Daddy used to say, "you can polish a turd, but when you finish it's still just a shiny piece of sh**."

ArkansasHunter · 10-28-2007, 12:28 AM

toolman Polish a turd ? ROFL Never heard that before ! Thanks I can use that one A.H LOL.

Big Dog · 10-28-2007, 07:38 AM

Gotta realize, guys - Big Green was/is in financial trouble. They are now owned by a corporation that requires it's new-bought assets to become profitable, for later resale. AR-15s are hot now - a ready market it would seem. They are thinking they can woo some Fuds over to the AR15 concept by making it resemble a hunting rifle. As always, it's the bean counters driving this thing.
It could well flop though - the AR15 has become a cottage industry, with every third household out there building their own. Gotta CNC machine? You can build your own receiver. Add in the other bits - "VOILA"!
And they do it cheaper than Big Green is asking. Remington has stepped into an already saturated market with an over-priced entry - they better either have something to set it apart from the flock, or a danged good Advertising Department!

Beer Forever · 10-28-2007, 10:41 AM

If they want to market it as a hunting weapon there is no purpose the chamber it in .223. For hunting they should only make 6.8 and 7.62. If people want a .223 AR Remington is the last on their minds with all of the other brands available for less and that have a reputation as a tested and true battle rifle.

knightRider · 10-28-2007, 10:44 AM

it only holds 5 rounds i have only 3 guns that hold less then 15 rounds so i have no need its not black and evil enough for me .

Pred · 10-28-2007, 01:51 PM

KY is 10+1 for hunting.

knightRider · 10-28-2007, 02:42 PM

ahhhh still not rockin nuff for me pred !

SilentSoul · 10-28-2007, 02:52 PM

I am guessing that gun will sell. It is like anything there will be people who think this is something new to the market. Then you have Remington fans who will buy one because it has that name on it. There was a reply on that page that read something like "armalite, bushmaster DPMS?!? I know nothing about them. But Remington, thats a name I can trust." So there ya go.

BattleRifleG3 · 10-28-2007, 03:36 PM

I'd never pay that much, but if Bushmaster's making then and Remington's reaching a new crowd that only know old American brand names, and people buy them, then that's great. If they don't sell, it's not like Remington paid that much to make them. Plus, Remington's MSRPs tend to be a bit higher than actual retail prices.

Armalite's been making camo ARs for a bit, so why not Rem/Bush? And just because it only comes with a 5rd mag doesn't mean you can't stick a c-mag in there if it's legal for hunting in your state, or at the range.

10-24-2007, 08:43 PM	#1
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0)	Remingtons New R15 Answer To The AR-15 David E. Petzal - The Gun Nut __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

10-25-2007, 12:45 PM	#9
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0)	Your welcome A.H. __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

10-27-2007, 09:59 PM	#10
bored2bhere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 396 Trader Rating: (0)	i was wondering when they do it i mean everyone making an ar-15 or 1911 i wonder whos next honda??? __________________ "Only the dead have seen the end of war"-Apolos

10-27-2007, 11:47 PM	#12
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,356 Trader Rating: (0)	I agree with Lefty, it's just another overpriced AR clone. As my Daddy used to say, "you can polish a turd, but when you finish it's still just a shiny piece of sh**." __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

10-28-2007, 07:38 AM	#14
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,067 Trader Rating: (0)	Gotta realize, guys - Big Green was/is in financial trouble. They are now owned by a corporation that requires it's new-bought assets to become profitable, for later resale. AR-15s are hot now - a ready market it would seem. They are thinking they can woo some Fuds over to the AR15 concept by making it resemble a hunting rifle. As always, it's the bean counters driving this thing. It could well flop though - the AR15 has become a cottage industry, with every third household out there building their own. Gotta CNC machine? You can build your own receiver. Add in the other bits - "VOILA"! And they do it cheaper than Big Green is asking. Remington has stepped into an already saturated market with an over-priced entry - they better either have something to set it apart from the flock, or a danged good Advertising Department! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

10-24-2007, 08:47 PM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,691 Trader Rating: (0)	i dont know about being an answer to anything. its just a bushmaster in camo with a different name.

10-25-2007, 08:46 AM	#3
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Trader Rating: (0)	People who camo AR's should no longer be allowed to own guns.

10-25-2007, 10:41 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,507 Trader Rating: (0)	yea the camo color sucks ! If you read the complete story it was interesting that there selling more 223 ammo then any other centerfire cartridges, and it wasn't being sold to the military. Now I know who bought Remington, Thanks two-70 for the info...A.H

10-25-2007, 12:13 PM	#7
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Trader Rating: (0)	Because painting an AR camo is like... Well, it's wrong. Every time someone paints one camo, god kills a kittah.

10-25-2007, 12:34 PM	#8
SilentSoul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (0)	That's why they call them little black guns. But mine will probably have OD green grips to match my XD but still not camo.

10-27-2007, 10:39 PM	#11
SilentSoul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (0)	Now that would be one hell of a weapon if they can make an AR like they make an engine.

10-28-2007, 12:28 AM	#13
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,507 Trader Rating: (0)	toolman Polish a turd ? ROFL Never heard that before ! Thanks I can use that one A.H LOL.

10-28-2007, 10:41 AM	#15
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,696 Trader Rating: (0)	If they want to market it as a hunting weapon there is no purpose the chamber it in .223. For hunting they should only make 6.8 and 7.62. If people want a .223 AR Remington is the last on their minds with all of the other brands available for less and that have a reputation as a tested and true battle rifle. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

10-28-2007, 10:44 AM	#16
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,588 Trader Rating: (0)	it only holds 5 rounds i have only 3 guns that hold less then 15 rounds so i have no need its not black and evil enough for me . __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.

10-28-2007, 01:51 PM	#17
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Trader Rating: (0)	KY is 10+1 for hunting.

10-28-2007, 02:42 PM	#18
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,588 Trader Rating: (0)	ahhhh still not rockin nuff for me pred ! __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.

10-28-2007, 02:52 PM	#19
SilentSoul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (0)	I am guessing that gun will sell. It is like anything there will be people who think this is something new to the market. Then you have Remington fans who will buy one because it has that name on it. There was a reply on that page that read something like "armalite, bushmaster DPMS?!? I know nothing about them. But Remington, thats a name I can trust." So there ya go.

10-28-2007, 03:36 PM	#20
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd never pay that much, but if Bushmaster's making then and Remington's reaching a new crowd that only know old American brand names, and people buy them, then that's great. If they don't sell, it's not like Remington paid that much to make them. Plus, Remington's MSRPs tend to be a bit higher than actual retail prices. Armalite's been making camo ARs for a bit, so why not Rem/Bush? And just because it only comes with a 5rd mag doesn't mean you can't stick a c-mag in there if it's legal for hunting in your state, or at the range. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf