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Remington rifles: brand guide and where the company is today
Researched by James · Updated September 26, 2026 · Editorial policy
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The bankruptcy breakup, buyer, and relocation timeline come from Wikipedia's RemArms entry, cross-checked against contemporary industry reporting. Warranty terms and current Model 700 specs come from RemArms' own site. Street prices come from gun.deals' live listings. Full methodology & editorial policy →
I hunt with airguns, not centerfire rifles, but Remington's ownership mess is genuinely confusing even for people who follow the industry, so here's the plain version.
Quick facts
| Founded | Remington Arms: 1816. RemArms (the current firearms company): 2021, after the 2020 bankruptcy breakup |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | LaGrange, Georgia (since November 2021) |
| Where made | LaGrange, Georgia. Production briefly continued at the historic Ilion, New York plant before that facility closed in March 2024 |
| Parent company / owner | RemArms, LLC is owned by Roundhill Group, a private investment firm. The Remington trademark and ammunition business are separately owned by Vista Outdoor, which licenses the name to RemArms |
| Known for | The Model 700 bolt-action, a hunting-rifle platform in continuous production since 1962 |
| Typical price range | About $500-$850 street for a Model 700 SPS, caliber-dependent |
| Warranty | None written; RemArms evaluates repairs case by case |
Current lineup for hunters
| Model | Type | Calibers | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 700 SPS | Bolt-action centerfire | .223 Rem, .243 Win, 7mm-08, .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, .375 H&H Mag | About $500-$850 street | General deer, hog and big-game hunting |
| Model 700 SPS Stainless | Bolt-action, stainless/synthetic | Same range as SPS | Modestly above standard SPS | Wet or coastal hunting climates |
The Model 700 spans the same core deer calibers covered in .30-06 vs .308 Winchester and best deer hunting calibers — those comparisons apply directly whichever brand of action you choose.
Best Remington/RemArms picks for hunting
- Model 700 SPS in .308 Win or .30-06 — the most common, best-supported chamberings, with parts and gunsmith familiarity everywhere.
- Model 700 SPS in 6.5 Creedmoor — a flatter-shooting modern option on the same proven action; see 6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 for the real ballistic difference.
Given the mixed reports since the 2020 restart, it's worth reading current owner and gunwriter reviews for the specific serial-number era you're considering before buying new or used.
Pros and cons
Good fit
- Hunters who specifically want the Model 700 action and its huge aftermarket of stocks, triggers and parts
- Buyers comfortable researching a specific production year rather than assuming brand-name consistency
Look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a formal written warranty; RemArms offers none
- Buyers who want the reassurance of a long, stable corporate history behind the badge on the rifle
How Remington/RemArms compares
Against Ruger and Savage, both financially stable, independently profitable companies, RemArms carries more brand-reputation risk purely from its bankruptcy history and lack of a written warranty, even though the Model 700 design itself is sound. Against Winchester, both brand names have been split from their original manufacturing companies and now operate under different corporate structures than the names suggest — Winchester's rifles are licensed out to Browning's parent company, while Remington's were sold off entirely to a new owner.
Verdict
The Model 700 remains a legitimately good hunting-rifle action with decades of proven use, parts support and gunsmith familiarity. But "Remington" today is RemArms, a smaller, newer company without a written warranty, so buy on the specific rifle and current reviews, not on the name's old reputation alone.
If you're still deciding what kind of rifle to buy at all, bolt vs lever vs semi-auto for hunting covers the action-type basics, and if this would be your first gun of any kind, see pellet gun vs PCP: which should you buy first for the airgun side of that question.
FAQ
Is Remington still a good rifle brand?
The Model 700 design itself remains a proven, widely used hunting-rifle platform, but 'Remington' today is a smaller, reorganized company (RemArms) that came out of a 2020 bankruptcy, not the 200-year-old Remington Arms most hunters grew up with. Build quality reports since the restart have been mixed, so check current reviews for the specific model year you're considering.
What happened to Remington?
Its parent, Remington Outdoor Company, filed for bankruptcy in 2020 (its second bankruptcy in under two years) and was broken up and sold off in pieces. Roundhill Group LLC bought the firearms manufacturing operations and reorganized them as RemArms, LLC; Vista Outdoor bought the ammunition business and kept the Remington trademark and other intellectual property, which it now licenses to RemArms.
Where are Remington rifles made now?
RemArms is headquartered in LaGrange, Georgia, where it relocated in November 2021. It briefly continued limited production at the historic Remington plant in Ilion, New York before ending operations there in March 2024, consolidating manufacturing in Georgia.
Who owns Remington/RemArms?
RemArms, LLC is owned by Roundhill Group, a private investment firm. It is a separate company from Remington Ammunition, whose trademark and ammunition business belong to Vista Outdoor; RemArms licenses the Remington name for its firearms.
What is the best Remington rifle for hunting?
The Model 700, in whichever trim fits your budget — SPS is the standard hunting version, sold in a wide range of common deer and big-game calibers. It's the same basic action Remington built its reputation on, though verify current-production reviews before buying, since quality control has been a live discussion since the 2020 restart.
Is the Remington Model 700 still made?
Yes, by RemArms. The Model 700 SPS remains in production in calibers from .223 Remington and .243 Winchester up through .300 Winchester Magnum and .375 H&H Magnum, in both compact and standard barrel lengths.
What is RemArms' warranty?
RemArms states it does not provide a written warranty, either limited or full, for its firearms. Repairs are evaluated case by case, and implied warranties may still apply under individual state consumer-protection law.
Is Remington ammunition the same company as Remington rifles?
No, not anymore. Since the 2020 bankruptcy breakup, Remington-brand ammunition belongs to Vista Outdoor (through its Kinetic Group ammunition business), while Remington-brand rifles and shotguns are built by the separate company RemArms, which licenses the name.
