Remington Returns: The Revival Of An Ammunition Giant

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  • čas přidán 28. 02. 2023
  • Remington Ammunition filed for bankruptcy in July 2020, amid one of the hottest markets for ammunition makers in recent memory. The bankruptcy filing presaged the ultimate collapse of Remington Outdoor in September of that same year, and the assets of that conglomerate were auctioned off to the highest bidders. Ultimately, Vista Outdoor, owner of Federal Ammunition, CCI and Speer, purchased the assets of Remington Ammunition and got to work returning the plant to its former glory. Watch the American Rifleman Television segment above to learn about Remington's redemption.
    "This is one of the largest ammunition manufacturing plants in the world. It's Remington Ammunition in Lonoke, Ark.," said Mark Keefe, NRA Publications editorial director. "It was set up in 1969 by DuPont, who owned Remington at the time. They do it all here. Cases, bullets, centerfire rifle, centerfire pistol, rimfire and shotshell. This is really one of the great manufacturing successes in the United States. Up until 2020. Bad leadership [and] bad financial decisions resulted in the employees here getting a notice saying, 'Company's bankrupt, we're going to be sold, we don't know if you're going to have a job.' At that point, Vista Outdoor stepped in and bought this plant. They're ammo people. That's all they do. And this is the story of Remington reloaded."
    The Remington Ammunition plant was constructed in 1969, and over the course of several years, machinery, materials and manpower shifted from the company's original facility in Bridgeport, Conn., to the new building in Lonoke, Ark. DuPont, the owners of Remington Ammunition during the shift to Arkansas, sold the company to an investment group, RACI Acquisitions, and changes came to the facility. In 2007, the company was purchased by Cerberus Capital Management, and in 2010, it became part of the Freedom Group of companies. After a 2018 bankruptcy filing, the company continued to struggle, and the collapse of Remington Outdoor Company in 2020 provided an opportunity for its acquisition by Vista.
    "We bought Remington because it is literally once in a generation that you might have this opportunity to buy such an iconic brand," said Jason Vanderbrink, president of ammunition, Vista Outdoor. "I mean, [a] 205-year-old American manufacturing ammunition business, that is so complementary to Federal, CCI and Speer. We viewed this acquisition as a must-have acquisition."
    Once Vista Outdoor took over management of Remington Ammunition, it began by bringing back furloughed workers. Supply shortages eased with Vista's supply network, and manufacturing lines roared to life once again.
    "For the first time, it feels like we work for people, from our direct management all the way to the top, that understand ammunition, that want to make ammunition and want to make good ammunition," said Jimmy Lawrence, ballistics engineer, Remington Ammunition. "Ultimately, any business is in the industry to make money, but that should be, in my opinion, second to product safety, product innovation and product quality. I believe we're now in the hands of a company that genuinely believes ammo should be good ammo or it shouldn't be on the shelf."
    Over the first 18 months of Vista's ownership of Remington Ammunition, the facility added more than 1,500 new employees. The ammunition giant announced that, at that time, it had increased centerfire-handgun ammunition production more than 40 percent, while shotshell production increased 15 percent. Additionally, the company added "millions" of new primers to the market.
    "We know what the capacity is, we know where we're at today. Every day gets better, so every day, we make more ammunition than the previous day," Vanderbrink said. "But when we first turned the lights on, there wasn't much ammo being made. When the shift was over and the lights went off, it was sad to see. I can tell you that Big Green is roaring. The workforce is behind us, they're behind us 100 percent. The state's behind us. The Vista umbrella, right now, is really excited for things to come out of Lonoke, Ark."
    To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
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  • @Bmetamaximus
    @Bmetamaximus Před rokem +292

    As someone who both grew up with firearms and knows the Remington name, as well as someone who once lost a manufacturing job, thank you all very VERY much to everyone involved for bringing back Remington. I don't mean to be dramatic, but I really did tear up a bit seeing this. P.s. Just recently I opened a box of Remington 30-06 my late grandfather handed down, I believe from the late 70's to early 80's, as well as picked up a new box of Remington 22LR for my own boy to plink with. Keep it coming, my American heroes!

  • @perpetuity8811
    @perpetuity8811 Před rokem +734

    Thank you Vista! Thank you Remington! This 'comeback' represents a bright light in a politically challenging time.

    • @FinalLugiaGuardian
      @FinalLugiaGuardian Před rokem +6

      Vista can take Remington and actually make it into a valuable company again.
      Otherwise, the news will say in 2024 "Remington has declared bankruptcy... again..."

    • @pillowpants8069
      @pillowpants8069 Před rokem +3

      you mean black rock?

    • @tonysheerness2427
      @tonysheerness2427 Před rokem +8

      Bean counters ruin everything, penny wise dollar foolish.

    • @gfy777
      @gfy777 Před rokem +1

      Guess who has a commanding share of Vista? Your buddy George

    • @muddybear9178
      @muddybear9178 Před rokem +2

      @@gfy777 Soros?

  • @BloodySoup74
    @BloodySoup74 Před rokem +204

    As a Vista employee up in Anoka MN I'm so proud of you guys down there! It was a struggle but you are coming on strong! With an iconic brand as Remington in the Vista brand along with Federal and CCI I know in my heart that you will have a strong work force and be a big player in the industry.

    • @tacticalrabbit308
      @tacticalrabbit308 Před rokem +2

      Have they started making more primers for individuals to buy?

    • @LuvBorderCollies
      @LuvBorderCollies Před rokem +3

      @@tacticalrabbit308 Our local Scheels has had primers on the shelves since fall.

    • @bearwill4737
      @bearwill4737 Před rokem +6

      @@tacticalrabbit308 Bramstank, I'm sure they'll be up to speed in no time. Alway's American & always Buy American, Quality Job One. In over 45 yrs. of using the Remington brand, rifle & ammo, not one failure. To me that speaks volumes.

    • @PatriotPaulUSA
      @PatriotPaulUSA Před rokem +2

      @@tacticalrabbit308 Primers are made by thier CCI division and they are all making them as fast as they can . Unfortunately the military contracts have all the 3 primer manufacturers snowed under with orders. We reloaders are always last after they load their factory ammo brands and the military contracts. I would bet its at least another year before we start to see any return to good availablity maybe 2. They also have said they aren't able to get their raw materials. very well, in their desired quantities, to make the primers, as their is Still a "Supply Chain" materials shipping issue that has plagued the USA for the last 2 years sadly. (We caught them stacking container ships off both coasts for months.) Then they moved them farther out at sea so who knows now. Some shipping issue!

    • @trbig67
      @trbig67 Před rokem +2

      @@tacticalrabbit308 Yes, you can find primers now, but... I used to spend $13-$15 a thousand. Now they're @ $100. Much like Remingtons 22LR Golden Bullet. I've bought many thousands of rounds from Wally World for $8.88 for a box of 550. Last time I looked, they're $42 for the same box. So yes, you can get ammo and reloading supplies now if you're willing to pay through the nose.

  • @patrickgarrison7640
    @patrickgarrison7640 Před rokem +98

    This country needs more companies like Vista to step up and do the right thing. A huge thank you from me and my family for saving an American icon. It's a shame this couldn't happen for Winchester

    • @1963Austria
      @1963Austria Před rokem

      All gun related industry, need step up and push for banning of assault weapons, more strict gun ownership.....that would be any company being responsible. Help stop this far right lie, DNC is trying to take away some's one and only freedom......owning and shooting guns......

    • @user-cv7uh2ec2y
      @user-cv7uh2ec2y Před rokem

      Is Winchester a bad brand? I bought 50 bucks worth because it said portions got donated to folds of valor is that a lie?

    • @eclipsegst9419
      @eclipsegst9419 Před rokem +1

      Winchester still makes rifles and ammo last i knew. Sure they aren't what they were pre64 but sheesh that's been awhile now.

    • @eclipsegst9419
      @eclipsegst9419 Před rokem

      @@user-cv7uh2ec2y no. Winchester is a fine brand. not the elite brand they once were, but fine.

    • @RowdyBorders-ni3ti
      @RowdyBorders-ni3ti Před 5 měsíci

      Remington was a war company ww2

  • @Z7d3nR4
    @Z7d3nR4 Před rokem +255

    I am pleased that "the big green is back". I use a lot of Remington ammunition, and prefer it to many other brands. The prices are reasonable. The quality is appropriate to price, caliber, grade, and use. The availability is vey good in my a.o. Each caliber of their products that I use, works well in my firearms. All my guns go bang when they're loaded with Remington ammo.

    • @sheldonjplanktonn
      @sheldonjplanktonn Před rokem

      I'm a blazer brass kinda guy. Don't think I'll ever switch from them

    • @presidenttnediserp428
      @presidenttnediserp428 Před rokem +1

      Fiocchi.
      ..is what I wish I could afford.

    • @mcbridecreek
      @mcbridecreek Před rokem +4

      Remington brass is good stuff.

    • @RCXDerp
      @RCXDerp Před rokem +3

      The rimfire stuff is garbage the centerfire stuff is decent

    • @Portuguese-linguica
      @Portuguese-linguica Před rokem

      ​@@sheldonjplanktonn you do realize blazer is just over priced cci . Just Lexus is over priced Toyota Camry .

  • @quarters-eye8922
    @quarters-eye8922 Před rokem +105

    Glad to hear Remington is back.

  • @renegade1520
    @renegade1520 Před rokem +92

    Wow, I don’t usually have a heartfelt connection to a company but hearing this about Remington is awesome! I wish all the folks back to work there the best, and will once again be looking to buy their products. I love the brand and the the fact that it is USA made. It’s fantastic to hear the employees speak proudly of what they do and to know Remington is alive again.

  • @panheadxp
    @panheadxp Před rokem +25

    AMEN !!! Remington ammo has been a huge part of my life for 50+ years, love to see them back. In particular are their Corelok Ammo !

  • @J.R.F.23
    @J.R.F.23 Před rokem +193

    Thank You for making/posting this! I am glad and thankful that Remington has done this comeback!

  • @stevepav8604
    @stevepav8604 Před rokem +88

    Hope this continues to be a good news story. Keep the machines humming !

  • @Me2Lancer
    @Me2Lancer Před rokem +28

    I am thrilled to see this report of the Remington Ammunition comeback in Lonoke, Arkansas. Years ago my trips to Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas took me past Lonoke. I always wondered who operated that facilty. It's uplifting to see production restored there, the positive attitudes of the people and the rebuilding of the Remington name.

  • @josephbarbery8829
    @josephbarbery8829 Před rokem +6

    Remington has always been my favorite ammunition and one of my favorite firearms. It was a sad day when I heard they were filing bankruptcy. Welcome back Remington. You're in our prayers.

  • @omarlara1898
    @omarlara1898 Před rokem +69

    I always believed in Remington even when everyone else left and now look there back !!

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Před rokem +1

      I turned back on Big Green in 2013. In 2022, nearly 10yr on, I saw the newer Golden Saber line 9mm, .40 was much better. I only hope the 2020s era 🏭 will be + & mgmt will be strong.

    • @Roberta_Esposito
      @Roberta_Esposito Před rokem +2

      hahahahah even when your 700 blew up???

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Před rokem +1

      @Rob Dorgan I don't own a 700 series rifle. Also this topic is about Remington brand ammunition not guns. Watch the video....

  • @MrDangerUXO
    @MrDangerUXO Před rokem +142

    Great video, glad to see a great ammunition manufacturer make a comeback.

  • @1970damon
    @1970damon Před rokem +5

    My wife and I had to go to Lonoke a couple of months ago and we drove past the factory. I pointed it out to her as we passed by on the interstate. I used to live and work near there but she had never seen it. Glad to have it back and proud it is here in Arkansas.

  • @carllangston7942
    @carllangston7942 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Vista for investing in Remington! Thanks to Remington employees for staying and working so hard to save the American company!

  • @countrymule9623
    @countrymule9623 Před rokem +59

    Man it is nice to see a company investing in and making American products. Was tough to find my beloved green ammo boxes here for awhile. Now my inventory is getting back to my comfort level of my go to ammo brand.

  • @maxcohen13
    @maxcohen13 Před rokem +172

    Yet, common ammo prices are still well higher than they were 4-5 years ago. It's nice to see Remington's rebirth, but the problem remains.

    • @justinmielsch5924
      @justinmielsch5924 Před rokem +10

      Supply and demand my friend

    • @charlieandhudsonspal7031
      @charlieandhudsonspal7031 Před rokem +21

      Maybe more supply brings down the prices. 🤞🏻

    • @dougvuillemot8670
      @dougvuillemot8670 Před rokem +18

      There not coming back down. If anything there going way higher.

    • @issstari954
      @issstari954 Před rokem +13

      They wont ever go back to the way it was but hopefully it will get marginally better

    • @jstud999
      @jstud999 Před rokem +24

      Yea it’s called inflation

  • @nigelscott1922
    @nigelscott1922 Před rokem +10

    Great to see a company recognise the skills of the workforce.

  • @WBDE
    @WBDE Před rokem +17

    Very nice video. I was a DuPont and Remington employee for 36 years before I and lot of others were laid off. In my case I was only a few weeks away from turning age 58 when I would have been entitled to an unreduced pension. None of that mattered to the company's owners at the time. Remington's sole purpose was to provide assets which the owners could borrow against. Remington was literally bled dry. I am thankful that I could go elsewhere to finish my career and not be witness to the sad ending.

  • @frankfields2071
    @frankfields2071 Před rokem +11

    The name Remington is iconic among manufacturers, thank you Vista ammo for bringing back such a great company and that i and others can show our support by buying superb ammo made by Remington .

  • @tsaikimon
    @tsaikimon Před rokem +93

    Awesome!!! Welcome back, we need a giant like Remington in the right to keep arsenals stocked and pass the 2A on to the next generation.

  • @attitudedave1
    @attitudedave1 Před rokem +17

    This is a place I would love to work. I give you ALL a huge amount of credit. I unfortunately know from experience that once even good employees feel beat down, that can be impossible to get back. Im even more proud now to use Remington ammo. This type of management and energy is what America needs.

  • @jeffobrien7678
    @jeffobrien7678 Před rokem +29

    So happy to hear big green is back up and running strong. Remington ammo is all I shoot ( the best in my opinion) . I hunt with a Winchester 94 but have always shot Remington ammo . It’s been very hard to get the last few years looking forward to restocking the cabinet. And thank you for putting all your former employees back to work. They know that they make quality and take pride in that . I wish you all the success that comes when you put people as the main priority.

    • @willisswenson3843
      @willisswenson3843 Před rokem +2

      I tell people if you can only afford two rifles, get a 5.56 for personal defense and a 30-30 for everything else. I know there are other rifles but a 30-30 is just so dependable and accurate.

  • @CornCod1
    @CornCod1 Před rokem +60

    I worked there a few years ago as a part-timer on the security staff. I really enjoyed my time there. People were really nice and as a gun person, It was fascinating to see how ammo was created on a mass scale.

  • @edwardabrams4972
    @edwardabrams4972 Před rokem +27

    Hopefully more ammo and the main thing quality ammo!

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Před rokem

      Yes, they need Hank Hill: King of the Hill level QC employees to 🔍.

  • @kennyfairless1731
    @kennyfairless1731 Před rokem +11

    As a hunter, I'm very glad to see that they are in full force again. A plinker can use about any bullet or shot shell, but a hunter needs ammunition that they beleave in. I only use Remington Corelock in my hunting rifles. It has never failed me.

  • @kevinmathis1278
    @kevinmathis1278 Před rokem +2

    Remington is an American icon. Welcome back.

  • @norseman5041
    @norseman5041 Před rokem +22

    Great news, Great Name and hopefully an even greater future.

  • @MarshallMcDonald-rc7wo
    @MarshallMcDonald-rc7wo Před rokem +56

    I bleed green. Always have and always will. I have too many Remington firearms to mention and all are sighted-in with and devour only that which comes from a green and yellow box. I have been to that plant several times and have to say that it is one of the most impressive facilities I have seen. However, it was the people that worked there that impressed me most. So happy to see they are back on track and have the support to do what they know and love.

  • @duanemckamey9655
    @duanemckamey9655 Před rokem +1

    I love the American spirit. Welcome back. Never quit!

  • @toshayonguard4253
    @toshayonguard4253 Před rokem +2

    You can say you worked there and you Helped Build that !!! 🤟🏻🇺🇸

  • @gunsandcars3648
    @gunsandcars3648 Před rokem +24

    maybe im a fool , but i love big green ammo.

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Před rokem

      I shot a lot of Remington in the 1990s 2000s. By 2010 the company went 📉. The small arms Golden Saber bullets looked bleah! The 2020s ammunition is by design better.

  • @comiketiger
    @comiketiger Před rokem +37

    Thanks for sharing. I've been wondering about them. I've always liked Remington ammo.

  • @thomasdenoyelles1784
    @thomasdenoyelles1784 Před rokem +15

    I’m extremely happy that Remington ammo is in the hands that seem to be dedicated to the Brand. I hope their rim fire ammo has come up to a standard I’ve not seen in a while. I stopped purchasing and using Remington rim fire ammo because it was not as accurate as it once was, didn’t seem to function as it should have and I had a number of issues with it. I will be purchasing their rim fire ammo once again and I hope it performs as well as it did many years ago! Welcome back Remington ammo and all of its staff!!

    • @tonyv8925
      @tonyv8925 Před rokem +1

      My sentiments also...waiting for rimfire quality to return, especially 40gr RNL standard velocity.

  • @paulstuartwilson485
    @paulstuartwilson485 Před rokem +9

    As a life long citizen of the Mighty Razorback, this story gives me hope for the future and warms my heart like very few other things can. I'm very proud of the work ethic that the majority of my fellow Arkansans have and I am absolutely certain that Vista has made a fantastic acquisition in both the facilities and the workforce. It's great to learn that Remington ammunition is back and the future is looking really good for everyone involved. God bless.

  • @kaptkrunchfpv
    @kaptkrunchfpv Před rokem +9

    I have ran countless 525 bulk packs, glad to see they will be making more!

  • @michaellane1316
    @michaellane1316 Před rokem +14

    I also was brought up with remington from the fifties. It is like a gold standard, foundation to the ammo industry. I have used it in my match rifle right off the shelf and was entirely impressed with performance. Keep America strong, buy local.

    • @tonyv8925
      @tonyv8925 Před rokem

      Same here....22 shorts for my single shot squirrel rifle, it was about 50cents a box back then. I used 40gr standard velocity in my model 582 when I had it...very reliable performance back then.

  • @georgelush1998
    @georgelush1998 Před rokem +12

    I grew up in a town next to Bridgeport, Connecticut. I remember the enormous Remington Arms plant. My grandfather worked there as a tool and die maker in the first half of the 20th Century. By the mid-1980’s the plant was deserted and looked like Berlin after WW II.

    • @larryapl
      @larryapl Před rokem +2

      So does the first Remington plant which is in Ilion, NY. Ask the hundreds of ex employees how they feel about Remington. Greed and NY STATE closed them down.

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re Před rokem +1

      @@larryapl So? Illion, NY? You know where jobs are really needed? In a place that's business friendly, with good infrastructure? MISSISSIPPI. Another plus: we're not buried under snow and ice 2 months out of the year. All these legacy industries act as if they're still depending on water wheels and steam boats to operate.

    • @Paiadakine
      @Paiadakine Před rokem

      Good job for arkansas help get the factory running.

  • @CBRFFan
    @CBRFFan Před rokem +6

    So good to see Manufacturing companies coming back to life and workers being hired again. Especially in this sector.

  • @bbayerit
    @bbayerit Před rokem +18

    I always have believed that whenever one door closes another door opens. Knowing what Remington has gone through due to poor leadership followed by a rebirth of the brand due to good leadership is heartwarming for the people who work there and for those of us who rely on their products. Good fortunes to the big green!

  • @dougr5379
    @dougr5379 Před rokem +8

    For years and years, the primary ammo brand I typically purchased for rifle and handgun. So glad to see it coming back.

  • @brucebelitz3451
    @brucebelitz3451 Před rokem +3

    Thanks Vista, Remington has been my practice and carry ammo supplier for the last 23 years. Golden sabre bonded is my carry ammo choice in .357 sig for 19 years and I feel very comfortable that it will continue to keep me and the public safe for years to come!

  • @azscratchers8596
    @azscratchers8596 Před rokem +3

    Glad to see this! I grew up shooting Remington ammo some 50 years ago. About 20 years ago I stopped buying it, because at least with the .22 LR I was running into way too many failure to fire rounds, in some cases up to several rounds out of a 100. So yes, this is great news! And I really like those retro Peters 12GA blue paper shells!

  • @sumyunguy777
    @sumyunguy777 Před rokem +11

    Glad to see Remington returning. I have always enjoyed their products. Welcome back!

  • @kurteichmiller7135
    @kurteichmiller7135 Před rokem +3

    I grew up in the eighties only shooting Remington. Glad to see this video. I will go out and buy Remington ammunition this weekend. As a past Capital Markets Officer, it is never good to be owned by and investment company. Glad you purchased this icon of a business.

  • @TY-dq2px
    @TY-dq2px Před rokem +3

    Remington is a big part of who I am as a hunter. From my dad to me Remington is a decades old staple in my life.

    • @ablemagawitch
      @ablemagawitch Před rokem

      Maybe just maybe they start churning out their own damn calibers like 35 Remington..... Remington shut downing their hunting caliber production was like the start of WW2 when they quit making all the older ammunition, when WW2 ended, they didn't bring back any of the older ammunition. I aware there were very limited civilian sales due to wartime rationing and production being mobilized. I can't count all the rimfire calibers, that are firearms that have a box ammo more expensive the gun, where each shot fired is one robbed from every future generation to have that chance. Remington just abandoned their gun owners and people that bought into Remington calibers, back in the 1940's. Hopefully this restarting the plant will not be in the same fate for less popular guns and calibers that people use and have used for decades.

  • @fecklesstech929
    @fecklesstech929 Před rokem +8

    I've been using "Green Box" 30-06 ammo since the late 70s. It's always been accurate & consistent. Deadly on deer too. Instant lights-out most of the time. I've never had a core-lokt bullet fail to expand or break into pieces. Premium performance at a budget price.

  • @mikelrawding854
    @mikelrawding854 Před rokem +21

    Thank you Jason Vanderbrink, your company has kept American made alive. Excited to see! I wish we could see other companies keep their products made here. Perfect timing as I need to restock!

    • @bidenisasnake9932
      @bidenisasnake9932 Před rokem +1

      This guy was to busy worrying about Government Contracts to worry about the average American. Wake up.

    • @firestorm8471
      @firestorm8471 Před rokem

      Restock and pay 4 times what the ammo is worth...yeah

  • @ethanmac639
    @ethanmac639 Před rokem +79

    i wish all ammo manufacturers, firearm manufacturers, firearm accessory manufacturers, gun rights orgs( national and state/provincial) and regular citizens and others would create a super lobby combined for Canada and America and finally get 100% absolute firearm and defense rights, own and carry! in both nations

    • @s0nnyburnett
      @s0nnyburnett Před rokem +1

      Well we have one big one but they are usually useless.

    • @Toolness1
      @Toolness1 Před rokem +6

      I'd love to see that but Canada is so far gone with gun rights it would take a majority of the nation to completely reverse their stance on guns. What do they even have left, didn't they recently ban all semi auto rifles and all handguns? They were even going after shotguns but looks like they backed off a tad on that.
      I don't see anything but bolt actions and lever actions being legal in Canada within a decade.

    • @robertthomas3777
      @robertthomas3777 Před rokem +4

      Australia too.
      We are WOKE FUBAR.
      🇦🇺🦘👍

    • @bobjohnson1633
      @bobjohnson1633 Před rokem +3

      Everybody has had the right to defend themselves with any tool they can physically acquire from anybody they need to defend against.

    • @GunnerAsch1
      @GunnerAsch1 Před rokem +5

      @@Toolness1 Get Castro's son out of office in Ottowa and Canada will have a chance to get free again.

  • @JeezUriah
    @JeezUriah Před rokem +1

    Am happy to hear Remington ammo is back!

  • @scottstory7783
    @scottstory7783 Před rokem +4

    I also am happy to see this, but I have been hunting for over 50 years and when I see ammo available at my local store for the hunters at a reasonable price I too will be a believer

  • @Dougfrilled
    @Dougfrilled Před rokem +24

    Thanks for bringing this content to the people. It’s interesting I was just looking at a box of 410 Remington and the thought of wondering how they are doing actually crossed my mind so I am extremely happy to hear about the acquisition.

  • @20TIL6
    @20TIL6 Před rokem +16

    Glad to know that the Remington facility in Arkansas is producing product and enjoying success. Used to travel past it on trips between TX and TN as a child and I’d always look for and catch a glimpse of the place. 👍

  • @canuckguns
    @canuckguns Před rokem +6

    Happy to know that Remington is getting another chance, a great American ammunitions company. Love from your neighbour to the north! (PS hope yall will start making some .303 British again, massive shortage and huge demand still here in Canada!)

  • @12monkey57
    @12monkey57 Před rokem +1

    Cheers to Vista Outdoors. I work at the federal plant in Anoka, and I’m proud to share the space!

  • @danmallery9142
    @danmallery9142 Před rokem +14

    I have used Remington ammo for decades. I supposed to a large degree because that is what I was brought up with. My dad bought predominately Remington ammo, especially rifle. Their 30.06 ammo was always pretty consistent in quality and performance. Decent price too. It is really good to see all the people back at their jobs, too. It is cool to think about the that when you buy a product.

    • @curtiswalker6219
      @curtiswalker6219 Před rokem +1

      30-06 180gr Bronze tip!!! All I use! Drop em in their tracks!!

    • @porkfied
      @porkfied Před rokem

      I fired a 30.06 rifle along time ago in Lochaven Pa with my friend he told me fire at the side of a tree this was in the 1970s,that gun had some power,first time shooting though and I was in my 20s.Starting now to get into guns now though even though I am older.

    • @sureshots8155
      @sureshots8155 Před rokem

      30-06 150 soft nose. Is all I use and it drops them in their tracks. Remington ammunition is the best in my eyes.

    • @22addict40
      @22addict40 Před rokem

      @@curtiswalker6219 love those bronze tips. Are they still making those? I use to pay $19/20 for those and that was at a high price gun store in Cleveland, Mississippi called Paul’s Discount 🙏🏻🇺🇸💯🤙🏻

  • @jameskeith282
    @jameskeith282 Před rokem +10

    Awesome news. I hope Remington can make a full recovery to be what and where they were a decade ago. But also hoping that bring back all of the older calibers and gauges of ammo. Thank you Vista and Remington. Long live the Big Green.

  • @baxrok2.
    @baxrok2. Před rokem +3

    Congratulations to the workers. I know how good that feels.

  • @garypillischafske1425

    Great News! Good to see some pride in America and the fact that Remington is citing the 2nd Ammendment and love of country and its people to furnish the finest ammunition to us folks who also care. Keep on keepin on Remington!! I’m buying!

  • @576103
    @576103 Před rokem +5

    After years of inability to find anything but cheap junk Aguila 22 rimfire (which isn’t loaded strong enough to cycle any of my semi-autos), I was thrilled when Remington 22 rimfire, my favorite brand,reappeared. I have bought 12 boxes of 525 rounds each so far, and am shooting it every single week. Not a single misfire so far, excellent accuracy, burns clean, and cycles the action perfectly. I am SO glad they are back.
    Now…what about primers!?

  • @1035dd
    @1035dd Před rokem +6

    So happy to see this. Good news is hard to come by these days. Congrats Remington!

  • @alwaysrockn2009
    @alwaysrockn2009 Před rokem +3

    Great video. Glad to hear of the come back of quality within Remington.

  • @davidwilkes4479
    @davidwilkes4479 Před rokem +3

    Core-Lokt in 30-06, 180 GR SP, is and always has been my only ammo I use for deer.
    When it hits, so does the deer. It hits the ground and there is NO tracking.
    I probably have enough on hand to last out my hunting life, but I will still get more.
    Thanks for saving this amazing ammo.

    • @bullgravy6906
      @bullgravy6906 Před rokem

      I’ll be using some CL 150gr this year, last year I hit 2 does with Federal 165gr and while the track was easy they sure did go a long way (big big field) for being hit with a .30-06

  • @Milkman3572000
    @Milkman3572000 Před rokem +16

    Remington Golden Bullets are my goto. America Needs Remington. I need Remington. My request in 10mm FMJ ball ammo for my 1911. The flat nose of TMJ does not cycle in a 1911 type gun. FYI the 1911 was designed around a ROUND bullet for reliable feeding. ALSO Everyone knows there are not enough primers being made. That machine should be running 24/7. Man it with Double Overtime workers if need be.

  • @robertmiller3562
    @robertmiller3562 Před rokem +11

    Outstanding!

  • @kindnuguz
    @kindnuguz Před rokem +1

    OMG Thank you Vista Outdoor - Jason Vanderbrink said it perfectly..
    I grew up with Remington, hunted with Remington. Remington is iconic and to hear the employees feel the way they did before 2020 is heart breaking..
    Thank god something changed and Thank you Vista Outdoor.

  • @edwardlesher6368
    @edwardlesher6368 Před rokem +1

    Thank you vista!!!!! You just restored my confidence in Remington and I'm looking forward to being able to buy200 grain .35 Remington core lock bullets for my Marlin rifle, so I can go deer hunting again . God speed!!!!!!

  • @ethanmac639
    @ethanmac639 Před rokem +11

    make lots of .40 s&w and 6.8 spc

  • @tnridges995
    @tnridges995 Před rokem +5

    Thank you! This kind of communication directed to the consumer is what encourages me to seek out Remington Brand ammo! Keep it coming !

  • @earlparker1800
    @earlparker1800 Před rokem +1

    I have always been a Remington fan and I know it's a lifertime move now. Thank you for your reliability and your ability to make the best ammo in America ! 🇺🇸🤜🤛🇺🇦

  • @44240xtp
    @44240xtp Před rokem +1

    Remington cor-loks has always been a benchmark for hunting bullets. Many 30-30 and 30-06 Remington ammo has taken many head of game.

  • @charlesmullins3238
    @charlesmullins3238 Před rokem +11

    Puttin out some good stuff I recon…

  • @pigslayer106
    @pigslayer106 Před rokem +3

    After using this ammo every year since age 10, I am glad to hear that Remington will continue going. I hope they are around forever

  • @razony
    @razony Před rokem +4

    Woo-Hoo. Great to hear for Lonoke and Arkansas. 💜

  • @thethingthatdoesnotsleep2982

    I’ve tried multiple other brand ammo in my 700 30-06 and honestly Remington brand ammo has been the most consistent grouping and feeding that I’ve had. It’s a little tough to find the 165s but I snag every box I come across. Glad to see the company making a comeback. Keep up the good work ladies and gentlemen

  • @willey88
    @willey88 Před rokem +8

    Welcome back!

  • @joesheetstheragman7737
    @joesheetstheragman7737 Před rokem +19

    Best Wishes! Ps. get that HTP 110gr .357 mag out there, hard to get right now. lol. I wish you much success.

    • @Dtouchet72
      @Dtouchet72 Před rokem

      Love the HTP in 9mm

    • @improvisedsurvival5967
      @improvisedsurvival5967 Před rokem +1

      They need to get price lower on 357 mag ammo

    • @geodes4762
      @geodes4762 Před rokem

      Start making some 30.40 again so I can feed my Krag!

    • @davehoward2791
      @davehoward2791 Před rokem +1

      I just got 2 boxes of the .357 Mag 125gr SJHP HTP’s last week online. A little expensive with shipping yes, but they’re not for plinking, they are now in my S&W Mod 66 Combat Magnum that is my go to for home defense. Money well spent for the ultimate man-stopper from my favorite gun & ammo manufacturer. Welcome back Big Green, we missed you! 👍

  • @ron.v
    @ron.v Před rokem +2

    What a wonderful story. I love to hear it when skilled crafts persons can come back to work and begin making a brand that's stood historically for exceptional quality.

  • @garypatellaro9768
    @garypatellaro9768 Před rokem

    Remington your the best, it’s good to see you all back in action what all Americans love 🇱🇷

  • @brenttesterman3171
    @brenttesterman3171 Před rokem +9

    Thank you God.

  • @richardnone5644
    @richardnone5644 Před rokem +3

    its great to have this iconic company back good luck

  • @bearwill4737
    @bearwill4737 Před rokem

    Always a Remington man through & through, Thank You for Keeping Part of The American Spirit Alive & Kicking.

  • @HarryStone
    @HarryStone Před rokem +3

    A great story for Remington and a very well produced video.

  • @richardsheldon3909
    @richardsheldon3909 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for a very refreshing success story to bring a icon organization back to life. I was an avid trap shooter in my younger used and I shot thousands of Remington shotgun shells. Keep up the good work and keep pumping out that ammo.

  • @paulguinane3076
    @paulguinane3076 Před rokem +4

    Good to see Remington getting back in its feet.
    I’ve had a bad experience with Remington Ammo recently and it’ll be a while before I have the trust to buy more. Having said that, being in Australia, I don’t know if my ammo was pre or post bankruptcy stock.
    My issue was with 180gr 300 win mag ammo. I had cases split open at the neck in 11 out of the 20 rounds.

  • @frankedgar6694
    @frankedgar6694 Před rokem

    I usually by a competitor but got a box of 200 rounds of 9mm Remington after seeing this video. It took me about 50 rounds of Remington vs Winchester to decide that my two Smotn & Wessons both shoot more accurately when shooting Remington. You folks are now my ammo supplier.

  • @MP-qn1jw
    @MP-qn1jw Před rokem

    Thanks for all y'all do!

  • @shawndean8358
    @shawndean8358 Před rokem +23

    About time but it doesn't matter until it starts showing up on the shelf at reasonable prices , all of this off the chain prices for ammo to gouge the consumer , prices have doubled or more , greed will be the downfall of humanity .

    • @kennethmcdonald5278
      @kennethmcdonald5278 Před rokem

      I agree.

    • @kennethmcdonald5278
      @kennethmcdonald5278 Před rokem +1

      Pas the cost to the gov. Pass the savings to the civ. Market.does not matter , either way , we the taxpayers are paying for it , hey Ukraine , you're welcome , how about a reach around?

    • @steveb6103
      @steveb6103 Před rokem +1

      I would have to agree about the price. But the middleman could be the greedy one's!

    • @dougvuillemot8670
      @dougvuillemot8670 Před rokem

      When your gov starts war all over the world. Plus does everything to attack the gun man. This is what you get. If you think the prices are going back down. Share your pharmaceutical drugs.

    • @s0nnyburnett
      @s0nnyburnett Před rokem +1

      everything is more expensive, ammo prices are lower now than they were a year ago for common calibers. Inflation is a bitch, hope your enjoyed that stimulus check because it cost you over 10x more in the long run.

  • @1945tigers
    @1945tigers Před rokem +10

    There 357 mag sjhp have great expansion.

    • @dougadams9419
      @dougadams9419 Před rokem

      their. there is a location. Learn the difference. Let me demonstrate in a sentence using all three variation of the sound alike words.
      They're (they are) having their (possessive) party over there (location) in the park.

    • @haywoodyoudome
      @haywoodyoudome Před rokem

      Their.....

  • @albertseifert6562
    @albertseifert6562 Před rokem

    Best of luck always! Thank you Vista for seeing and recognizing the value in Remington. You keep producing -I’ll keep buying!👍👍🇺🇸

  • @keithdaniels5918
    @keithdaniels5918 Před rokem +1

    You're looking at Americans ....doing what Americans do. Support these people... BUY AMERICAN !! Love you guys !

  • @flaganpetska6179
    @flaganpetska6179 Před rokem +3

    I hope this goes well. I dont shoot much remington ammo, but i am hopeful that this eases the load on other premium manufacturers and brings overall availability up

  • @MrChevelle83
    @MrChevelle83 Před rokem +5

    Im glad to see Remington is back to making good ammo again, it appears to be setting up for success. If ammo ever comes down to a more affordable price id definitely practice a lot more than I do now. $200 in various calibers aint nothing to run through in no time! Even an afternoon busting clays is expensive.

  • @scotthebert3440
    @scotthebert3440 Před rokem +2

    Very uplifting story. Congratulations on your success. Thank you for the outdoor memories and everything to come

  • @dougclaflin9348
    @dougclaflin9348 Před rokem

    Thank You for bringing back Remington will always support your company American Strong

  • @ShotGunner5609
    @ShotGunner5609 Před rokem +3

    I'll be happy to see more ammo on the market. But i also hope they come out swinging and start making some of these calibers that are about to explode in popularity. 5.7x28, 5.45x39, all the 6.5 cartridges. Glad to see more stateside manufacturing happening again!

    • @bullgravy6906
      @bullgravy6906 Před rokem

      New stuff? It’s all I see on the shelves any more. Bring back the oldies like 3030 and 4570 (not those Hornady short cases, though I shoot those too), 35 Rem, 35 whelen….oh nevermind, make it all and make a ton!

    • @eclipsegst9419
      @eclipsegst9419 Před rokem

      I could go for some locally made 6.5x55 for my Mauser

  • @1jbunceiii
    @1jbunceiii Před rokem +9

    love it!

  • @Jerrylab420
    @Jerrylab420 Před rokem

    Glad to see you are back

  • @faronmastin2091
    @faronmastin2091 Před rokem

    Thank you for the comeback.