Remington Ammunition asks, 'Where's the Ammo'? by S.H. Blannelberry on April 14, 2021 Related Tags: Industry News, Remington Ammunition, Buzz Jason Vanderbrink, the president of Remington Ammunition, put out a video last week titled “Where’s the ammo?” “You know what, I am sick and tired of not being able to find Remington Ammunition on the shelves,” says Vanderbrink. “We are fixing that.” Vanderbrink explains that following its bankruptcy proceedings in the Fall, it took some time for Big Green to find its footing once again. Executives needed to hire new workers and sign contracts with suppliers as part of a larger plan to get things up and running. SEE ALSO: Remington’s 1911 R1 Hunter: 10MM Auto Hunting Power and…A Collector’s Gun? “American manufacturing is about to roar. And Remington Ammunition is back,” says Vanderbrink. “Our work force is doing fantastic, our raw materials really came through, so now Remington is going 24/7. The Big Green is back! And everyone will get to enjoy the quality ammunition that Lonoke Arkansas makes.” Vanderbrink assures purchasers that in coming back the company will never “sacrifice quality to get more ammo into the marketplace.” This is welcome news, for sure! Hopefully, Big Green can put a big dent in the current ammo drought many of us are witnessing around the country. But only time will tell. Vista Outdoor officially acquired Remington’s ammunition and accessories businesses in October of 2020. That included the ammo plant in Lonoke, Arkansas.
It'll still take a couple of years before it's available at "reasonable" prices again. They have to gear up, hire people, fill the existing demand which will be a real challenge as it disappears as soon as it shows up at the stores. This is assuming there won't be a boatload of new laws and controls coming out of the present anti-constitution Communist law making bodies in charge of the country right now. But if it does become available once again for relatively "cheap", those who didn't buy ahead will hopefully have learned their lessons. This is the third time by my count in the last 25 -30 years or so we've run into this situation. It's about time the rest of us figured it out. When it's available, buy buy buy. That way you won't be complaining when it gets scarce and the prices get stupid. Whether you do it by the case (ultimately the most economical way) or stop by your sporting goods store every week and pick up a couple of boxes and stash 'em, the desired effect over time is the same. Think of it as a savings account into which you put $40 or $50 bucks a week because this ain't gonna be the last rainy day. If you reload, the same idea applies to components, especially primers and powder.
Yeah well Vanderbrink didn't say which year. And oh yeah, they've introduced a "Hi-capacity" (whatever that means) magazine ban and "buyback" scheme. Don't know if the "buyback" is mandatory or not. But if you don't have 'em and you want 'em, they're still available get 'em now and pay cash.
The ramp up will be like using an eye dropper on a wild fire... Ammo has been absent from the shelves here for a year and a half. As soon a a tube of BB's appears, it is gone.
My state has decided that an accessory that can be added to a firearm is not a firearm. One that is manufactured in Idaho and remains in Idaho will not be subject to Fed. regulation. Can anyone think of other accessories that fall under that description? Section 18-3315A – Idaho State Legislature
