Thread: Remington moving shop to more "gun friendly " state

Originally Posted by No.3

Um, who are these non-american manufacturer's that are capable of innovation and are able to sell at competitive prices? Can you post up a list, we'd probably all like to know!

There are plenty if smaller brands in the US that have made some seriously interesting kit over the last few years, most of it either doesn't get to NZ or doesn't get the expected uptake when it gets here. If you are looking at things like Tikka T3 as a comparison, not too much innovation there, basic turnbolt rifle that works but has had some shocking manufacturing issues over the time (the burst barrel era being a good case in point). No different to some of the US made gear in that regard. I will make the comment that the majority of the new calibers being innovated on over the last few decades are ex-US though.

Remington is no different to a lot of outfits that are struggling with QC or have done over the years, Boeing anyone?

Despite your criticisms, Tikka is the obvious one. They have revolutionised the design and marketing of an economy rifle, and everyone else has had to play catch up for years.