Is it just me, Remington or a new law??

[1K6BRA]

Admittedly I am generally a traditionalist especially when it comes to guns. I am contemplating a new build with a moderate weight hunting rifle in 6.5 x 47. I am considering a few actions such as the Kelbly Atlas,or one of Borden’s actions. I know the Remington model 700 action is not what it used to be. With some work I guess it would be OK.I could try to find an old one but I came across some new ones being offered for sale so I thought I would check into it. I brought up a picture of it and could not believe what I saw. What kind of a genius figured out that they need to put a barcode(I guess that’s what this is) to use your smart phone to scan the action not only in one place but two? I know I am probably a dinosaur and behind the times but I just don’t get it! Is it just me for being too picky, is it Remington trying to advertise in this way or is this a new government regulation? One thing for sure it made my decision very easy and a new Remington action will not be the boiler room for my new build and will not be with me in the field,ever.

 

[jonbearman]

That is just ugly with that lazered in code. I don't think it is law I think it has to do with inventory and it also tells them who they built the rifles for with regards to warranty claims. But that is so deep in the metal, it could be much less obvious and the depth would never have to be that deep to apply a code like that. It almost seems the geniuses at Remington are trying to destroy their legacy of fine firearms. Why not put it in a less conspicuous place?

 

[pirate ammo]

it's put on a lot of products now so people with smart phones can lock on and get product information,try it ,will take you to remington 700 whatever

 

[Dusty Stevens]

before long you'll have a chip in your arm to track you too.

 

[joshb]

Nah, Dusty. They'll put them in your brain. Besides tracking, it will gather info on what bad thoughts you're thinking and have the ability to shut you down for "maintenance".

 

[T 700]

That's what u get when u let bean counters make the decisions. Breaks my heart everytime I see a nice rem 700 with that crap on the side

T 700

 

[hogpatrol]

That stamp's been on the Rems for quite a few years. Nothing new. Autos have these types of stamps hidden all over and have had them for over 20 years. Pretty much anything but illegal immigrants can be traced back to point of origin.

 

[dickn52]

You have engraved words, trademarks, logos, serial numbers and this little box bothers you?

 

[carlsbad]

Would you machine the serial number off your rifle? If not, and I would assume not, then who cares if it has a modern version of it.

As for old vs, new R700, don't believe everything you hear. The recent ones I built on, bought as action only, were excellent. Square, straight, and better fit and finish. I've heard others say the same.

--Jerry

 

[Dusty Stevens]

As for old vs, new R700, don't believe everything you hear. The recent ones I built on, bought as action only, were excellent. Square, straight, and better fit and finish. I've heard others say the same.

--Jerry

I've seen this as well the only problem I have with the new ones is that 8grit sand blasting they do on most of em now.

 

[dmoran]

What it cost to engineer and tool up the plant for that?
Can't help but think those dollars would have been better served paying done debts.
Might be wrong, but crap like that may be by why there in such financial trouble today.
Donovan

 

[hogpatrol]

What it cost to engineer and tool up the plant for that?
Can't help but think those dollars would have been better served paying done debts.
Might be wrong, but crap like that may be by why there in such financial trouble today.
Donovan

It probably saves money in the long run if it's used primarily as inventory control. I never scanned one but I would surmise everything there is to know about the sequence of manufacturing, caliber, machines used, shift made, etc. is in that code. I would also say the legal department requires it for future reference in case of lawsuit. The carmakers, ALL OF THEM, get sued every day of the year. Just an FYI, every nut, bolt, screw or other fasterner on a new auto has its applied torque recorded. The guns are all connected to computers to record that data. Why? Possible future litigation as in Jimmy CrackKorn didn't tighten up that lug nut and the wheel fell off the van killing a family of ne'er-do-wells on their way to the casino.

 

[carlsbad]

I've seen this as well the only problem I have with the new ones is that 8grit sand blasting they do on most of em now.

Dusty,
If you buy action only, you can get gloss blued, not custom quality blue, but much better than you would expect in 2018. --Jerry

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Dusty,
If you buy action only, you can get gloss blued, not custom quality blue, but much better than you would expect in 2018. --Jerry

yes sir, I'm talking about the SPS that gets built due to its disappointing performance in stock form.

 

[IdahoSharpshooter]

I am beginning to think that part of the cost of custom Vs Remington is what you don't get almost as much as what you do.
The last couple of Boise area gun shows I have been at, the number of old 700's for sale has decreased as well as the prices increasing.

The remmy version of the mark of the beast...?

 

[hoz53]

It probably saves money in the long run if it's used primarily as inventory control. I never scanned one but I would surmise everything there is to know about the sequence of manufacturing, caliber, machines used, shift made, etc. is in that code. I would also say the legal department requires it for future reference in case of lawsuit. The carmakers, ALL OF THEM, get sued every day of the year. Just an FYI, every nut, bolt, screw or other fasterner on a new auto has its applied torque recorded. The guns are all connected to computers to record that data. Why? Possible future litigation as in Jimmy CrackKorn didn't tighten up that lug nut and the wheel fell off the van killing a family of ne'er-do-wells on their way to the casino.

i understand the illion 700s get the QR code -the southern manufactured ones do not. i believe this as some ive recently got have the code and some do not - wonder why this is- mabie some NY thing -anyway im gonna scan mine and see wat it says.

 

[1K6BRA]

If they must put this barcode on the action somewhere why not put it underneath the receiver out of sight? If this said gun was in some type of incident I am sure the authorities would take it apart to find it. Has our society got that lazy that we are unable to type in Remington.com on our phones to get information we want or need? And why would this have to be stamped on there twice? The one where the bolt closes would be sufficient.I understand having the serial number stamped to the receiver that makes sense but it would be nice if it was a little more inconspicuous. Most of us enjoy the fine lines of workmanship of the guns we enjoy why ruin it with something like this? Who knows maybe some of us will pay a premium in the future for guns not stamped with these ridiculous barcodes. Don’t call me chicken but I guess I have some henhouse ways!

 

[mrjdasr]

i understand the illion 700s get the QR code -the southern manufactured ones do not. i believe this as some ive recently got have the code and some do not - wonder why this is- mabie some NY thing -anyway im gonna scan mine and see wat it says.

purchased two 700's in the last 2 years. both are "rr" prefix one has the code and one does not both recievers are as straight as I am able to measure the bolts are a absolute disgrace Dans 40x fixes that

 

[rijndael]

If they must put this barcode on the action somewhere why not put it underneath the receiver out of sight?

They're on the bottom too.

 

[JRS]

The barcode contains the info on each particular firearm along with the serial number.