Tour of Remington Factory in Lonoke AR

[AzMedic]

interesting 5 minute video of Remington's plant --

 

[rickytan]

Good video, every time I drive to Memphis I see the lot full of cars with folks working. Nothing new about that plant though, it’s been there a few decades.

 

[Riesel]

This part of the Remington break up was possible because of the deep pockets and commitment of Vista Outdoors. The "cross pollination" that was referred to is due to the fact
that VO has great resources. You are able to buy the raw materials because you pay
your bills. I can't be positive on this but I'm pretty sure the employees are delighted to be under the Vista Outdoors umbrella. Just an observation, did not see a lot of employees, maybe
identification protection. VSTO hit a new 52 week high yesterday, 52.05, closed at 51.05,
up 3.31 for the day.

 

[Riesel]

Thanks for the video. Good to know some American Craftsmanship continues without
a government handout. VO probably did make some deals with local and state governments, likely taxes.

 

[jdh47]

Why not pull a Chynafoo and re-engineer the French machine and tell em to KYA.

 

[CharlieNC]

But I still cannot find suitable shotgun shells anywhere!

 

[D-4297]

I'll just be happy when I see some 7-1/2's on the shelves again . You know . Those "junk" primers nobody ever buys . But you couldn't find them even before the shortages . Cause nobody uses them .

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

At least the 9mm line is running.

 

[jsn]

Did anyone notice how the primers were stored?

 

[msalm]

Did anyone notice how the primers were stored?

I assumed those might have been just the cup before assembling with priming compound and the anvil.

 

[SGK]

The ammunition side is likely the best bit of the old company. A girlfriend of mine is very close friends with the guys behind Roundhill. They've been having a very tough time with, amongst other things, the unions involved in the NY factory and are pretty close to just packing it all up and moving to a different state to start anew.

 

[SmokinJoe]

The ammunition side is likely the best bit of the old company. A girlfriend of mine is very close friends with the guys behind Roundhill. They've been having a very tough time with, amongst other things, the unions involved in the NY factory and are pretty close to just packing it all up and moving to a different state to start anew.

Like GA maybe?

 

[SmokinJoe]

I'll just be happy when I see some 7-1/2's on the shelves again . You know . Those "junk" primers nobody ever buys . But you couldn't find them even before the shortages . Cause nobody uses them .

I'm with you on the shotshells. The Remington Gun Club has been my main clays ammo for the past few years but I haven't seen any of that ammo for a year and a half or more. Keep seeing the PR about how much is being produced but never see it at the store. Also, the clubs don't seem to have much luck getting shells either. Seems like a lot of the ammo news is fake news. Was at Cabela's today and they had tons of 9mm, 223 and 308 military type ammo but only a few 20 and 28ga target shotshells at $10 - 13 per box, no 12ga.

 

[atblis]

I assumed those might have been just the cup before assembling with priming compound and the anvil.

I saw that too and was thinking that can't be right (storing like that). I think you're right though. Likely just the cup.

Eta: After watching it, It looks like they're talking about primer and showing bullets.

 

[lightman]

I live about 20 miles from there. I have one buddy that works there that will tell me a little of what goes on. Lots of others won't hardly talk. I don't know if its lack of interest or company policy. They are one of the bigger and better paying employers around here.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I live about 20 miles from there. I have one buddy that works there that will tell me a little of what goes on. Lots of others won't hardly talk. I don't know if its lack of interest or company policy. They are one of the bigger and better paying employers around here.

I just ate at that log cabin cajun place in your town a few weeks ago

 

[FNSafari]

The ammunition side is likely the best bit of the old company. A girlfriend of mine is very close friends with the guys behind Roundhill. They've been having a very tough time with, amongst other things, the unions involved in the NY factory and are pretty close to just packing it all up and moving to a different state to start anew.

Get the ell out of Unionville

 

[lightman]

I just ate at that log cabin cajun place in your town a few weeks ago

Well heck, If we had only known we might have met up! I hope you enjoyed it. They have pretty good food but like most places they are having staffing problems.