Since people seem to lust after the M24/M40, why doesn't Remington offer a 700 with the same heavy barrel contour and correct length? Would it not sell?
+1 on wondering why Remington doesn't produce a heavier contour option.
My guess is that it's all about cost and that the precision rifle market is small compared to the hunting rifle market. Many people do not want to hump a 24" M24 barrel through the woods. There are also several less expensive target shooting options than a heavy barreled 700.
im not sure if this is accurate as all remington has to do when profiling their barrels is insted of turning it from 1.25-.830 to go to 1.2-.9, hell to make things simple, just run it 1.25-.90
the barrels start life as blanks then are turned down. there is no reason they cant do this
Remington Arms is run by bean counters. Not precision shooters. Some of their guys are, at best, hunters. Remington Defense doesn't care about civilian sales. You're SOL when it comes to getting good stuff out of them.
I'd take a factory 26" and/or 20" 1:8 Rem Varmint chambered in 260 every day and twice on Sunday before a truck axle barreled 308.
I'd take a factory 26" and/or 20" 1:8 Rem Varmint chambered in 260 every day and twice on Sunday before a truck axle barreled 308.
I may be wrong but isnt the remington 5R a 24" M24 barrled rifle?
I'd take a factory 26" and/or 20" 1:8 Rem Varmint chambered in 260 every day and twice on Sunday before a truck axle barreled 308.
Remington has produced the M24 for the civilian market for a long time, both in 7.62 NATO and in .300 WM. They just aren't in high demand at $4k a piece....
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Remington Arms is run by bean counters. Not precision shooters. Some of their guys are, at best, hunters. Remington Defense doesn't care about civilian sales. You're SOL when it comes to getting good stuff out of them.
Are you referring to the M-24R (which is only available to active duty military)?
They're hard to find, but it's the LE version of the M24 that are sold on the civilian side. They don't have the U.S. stamp on the side of the receiver, but they are marked M24. Here's one for sale... Remington M24 SWS rifle and Nightforce NXS Scope : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com
However, don't they understand the market they're missing out on here?
They probably do. When "WE" look at the market it's huge. When they conduct "real world" market studies they see it as a far smaller niche. One that they fill with the 5-R Milspec.
I like the M-24. Not being able to find/afford one, I got a 5-R, shot the crap out of it, and now am replacing the barrel with essentially an M-24 barrel. I think that's what Remington see's their customers doing as well.
I am getting the m24 R, just getting the rest of the money up, since I am a B4 and active duty, I should be high on the list. but $3500 is a fair price for the unit but takes me time to get that.
remember the M24 rebuild comes with everything, hard case, sights, mounts, tools, and MK4 Scope
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M24-R (Rebuild Program) specifics
If you are interested in purchasing a rifle, please print, read and understand the below notes;
PRODUCT NOTES
o Unit price is $3500 PLUS tax (state dependent) and shipping/handling ($85 per rifle); you are also responsible for any additional state fees or taxes (you must research your states requirements)
o Each system includes the following;
1x M24 with a new M24 receiver, barrel and fire control
Used optics and mounts
Used stock and accompanying components
Used cases
New or used accessories (tools, iron sights, etc)
o NOTE – This weapon is built from a combination of new and used parts, however each weapon is 100% tested and functional. Some accessories MAY NOT be present due to unavailability from the US Government.
o Changes occurred during the life of the M24; therefore the weapon you receive may have newer or older components depending on what is available.
o The US Army developed several accessories for the M24 which are not available (such as the flash hider), thus these items will not be included with the weapon you receive.
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o Limit is one per person (dealers and distributors are not eligible to purchase for resale)
o Weapon must be retained for 1 year from date of purchase
o We cannot provide any specific serial numbered weapon; the US Army is still using most of the receivers for the XM2010 program.
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o Category 5 (SEE BELOW CHART ELIGIBILITY PERIOD)
Officers currently assigned/employed by a state or local law enforcement agency will be eligible
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Will have to provide proof of current employ or retirement
So, if the average citizen cannot purchase an M-24 or if an exact clone built by GAP is too costly, what is the next best thing?
700 5R or 700 Police?
(aside from the fact that they're short actions)
The average citizen cannot currently purchase a M24R, but they can purchase M24 from a Remington distributor. When the M24 contract was first given to Remington it restricted sales of the M24 rifle, however after it was awarded the second contract around 2002 that stipulation was removed. You can buy the rifle they are just expense. I see them on gunbroker from time to time. I know you can order them from some distributors, but expect a long wait and a premium price.
If I wre buying an off the shelf Remington I would probably buy a "5R", followed closely by a 700P. As to your question of which rifle to buy, It's sort of a chicken or beef question. I like the stock better and finish better on the 700P, but I like the barrel length, better on the 5R. You need to decide which flavor you like better. I suspect they will both perform about the same.
On a side note, I wanted tried to buy a M24 before the second contract was awarded. I contacted the Remington custom shop and was informed that while he couldn't sell me the completed rifle he would put the barrel on a 40XB for me. After some discussion I opted instead for a barrel with the same contour,but 6 lands and a 1 in 10 twist. He used the same chamber reamer and powder coated the barrel and action. I waited about 6 months and was very pleased with the performance of my rifle.
I sold that 40XB when I got divorced and ave regretted it ever since. I am currently awaiting completion of a M24clone made by Texas Brigade Armory. It will look more like my issued M24 and should shoot as well or better. I went this route, as I could collect parts over time ( for me about two years). I don't think I will save a lot of money by going this route, but I have enjoyed the process. For me, my love of the M24 is more about nostalgia, so it's worth the extra money.
While y'all are tossing around dream ideas. Have Remington finally make me a .223 with a 1/8 or 1/7 twist.
Originally Posted by boone
While y'all are tossing around dream ideas. Have Remington finally make me a .223 with a 1/8 or .
Oh sweet Jebus, this.
No kidding. This is the only reason I won't buy a .223 700.
If I ever hit the lottery (that I don’t play) I will commission the manufacture of a Tac-Match line.
Look to seea 5r 1:8 260 and 6.5 cm, a 5r 1:7 223, a 5r 1:8 243 and varmint barreled 30-06 just because. And in keeping in Remington tradition, all will have cheep a** stocks so you can put what you want on there.