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The History of Remington

Remington EtronX

2000: Remington introduces the EtronX System, an electronic ignition system for centerfire rifles and ammunition.

Remington extends both its Super Mag line of shotguns with the Model 11-87 Super Magnum and the Ultra Mag line of magnum calibers with the .338 Remington Ultra Mag. Also added to the firearms line is the Model 300 Ideal over/under shotgun.

Model 300 Ideal

Remington enters the gunsmithing tools category and expands its focus on industrial sales.


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2001: Remington introduces the following new rifle products:
The Model 710.
The Model 700 Titanium Ultimate Lightweight rifle.
Limited Edition Model 700 Classic chambered for 7mm-08 Remington.
Limited Edition Model 700 BDL SS RMEF Trade rifle chambered for 300 Remington Ultra Mag.
Remington enters the electronic earmuff business.

Model 710

2002: Remington introduces the following new rifle products:
Model Seven LS, SS, and Custom AWR chambered for the new 7mm Remington SA Ultra Mag and the 300 Remington SA Ultra Mag cartridges.
Limited Edition Model 700 Classic chambered for 221 Remington Fireball.
Limited Edition Model 700 BDL SS RMEF Trade rifle chambered for 7mm Remington Ultra Mag.
Remington expands its gun parts business with an added focus on specialty choke tubes.

Model 673

2003: Remington introduces the following new rifle products:
The Model 673 Guide Rifle chambered for 300 Remington SA Ultra Mag and the reintroduced .350 Remington Magnum cartridge.
Limited Edition Model 700 Classic chambered for 300 Savage.
Limited Edition Model 700 BDL SS RMEF Trade rifle chambered for 300 Remington SA Ultra Mag. v Model 597 Magnum chambered for the new .17HMR cartridge
Remington introduces a completely revamped firearm safe line.

6.8 SPC

2004: New product highlights for the year include:
Introduction of the Model 504 bolt-action rimfire rifle.
The Model 700 family of centerfire rifles expands to include a new Classic Deluxe (CDL) version and a new Light Varmint Stainless Fluted (LV SF) model.
Magnum calibers are added to the Model 710 and Model 700 Titanium rifles.
The 20-gauge Classic Field returns to the Model 1100 line of shotguns along with two small-bore target guns.
Managed-Recoil centerfire rifle, shotgun slug, and buckshot ammunition are introduced.
Premier Match and Premier Accutip-V join the Gold Box family of centerfire rifle ammunition.
In a joint effort, Remington and the US military develop the 6.8mm Remington SPC cartridge.
A new line-up of collectible and field knives are introduced.
Remington broadens its line of gun safes with the introduction of ten new models.

Remington announces plans to distribute advanced license plate technology through a joint venture (Remington-Elsag), and to introduce advanced technology and surveillance systems through a new Remington LE Technologies Division.

Model 504

Remington announces in February of 2004 the formation of a new subsidiary, Spartan Gunworks by Remington to bring a line of quality, value-priced shotguns to the U.S. market.

Model XR-100

2005: New product highlights for the year include:
New Production Model 1100 Competition
Remington Model 1100 in Classic Field Version available in full range of gauges.
Model 11-87 Special Purpose-Turkey Super Magnum Shotgun available with thumbhole stock.
Three NRA-licensed firearms to support education and conservation initiatives.
Model 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) with either a standard or youth length stock, with or without a detachable magazine, in matte or stainless finish.
Model 700 XCR (Xtreme Conditions Rifle) in stainless steel with TriNyte Corrosion Control and Patented Hogue Overmolded Stock.
Model 700 Classic LTD Edition in its 25th and final year.
Model XR-100 Rangemaster Single Shot Target Rifle with a laminated thumbhole stock and a 40-XB adjustable target trigger.
Full line of Spartan Gunworks including a single-shot and side-by-side rifle, in addition to the Spartan shotgun line.
Nitro Turkey Magnum lead loads.
Managed-Recoil Ammunition Named Ammunition Product of the Year.
Kleanbore Muzzleloading Primers
Targetmaster Deluxe and Sportsman Cleaning Kits.
Four New Collectible Knives
First Knife in the Remington Outdoor Exploration Series.

Model 105CTi

2006: Announcements from the company include:
Model 105 CTi
Model 1100 G3 with 2 3/4 and 3-Inch Capability
Premier Line of over/under shotguns.
Model 1100 and 870 Tactical Shotguns with OD Green barrel & receiver.
Model 700 CDL SF Limited with 100th Anniversary .30-06 Commemorative embellishment on floorplate.
Model 750 Woodsmaster autoloading rifle in either a standard or carbine version.
Model SPR453 autoloading shotgun that shoots 2 æî to 3 Ωî shells.
Genesis Inline Muzzleloader
Model 798 and 799 Mauser-based centerfire rifle.
Model Five bolt-action rifle.
Wingmaster HD Non-Toxic Shotshell Ammunition.
Remington Teams Up With Regency Conversions to release limited edition series pickup trucks.

Remington Premier

2007: New product highlights for the year include:
Premier Side-by-Side Shotgun in 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore -- the first side-by-side in the Remington product line since 1910.
Model 870 XCS (Xtreme Conditions Shotgun) with Black TriNyte coating on receiver and barrel.
Model 870 SPS Max Gobbler with Knoxx SpecOps with adjustable length of pull and recoil dampening system.
Four offerings in the Tactical line including the Model 870, Model 1100, Model 700, and Model 7615
Model 700 SPS Buckmasters Edition in both standard and youth stock lengths.
Model 700 Alaskan Ti Ultimate Lightweight Centerfire rifle with a fluted barrel, hinged floorplate, pillar bedded, and Bell & Carlson stock.
X-Mark Pro Trigger with sear and trigger block and lighter trigger weight setting from the factory compatible with all Model 700 and Model Seven products.
Premier Tactical Knives in Tango, Zulu, and Echo series for civilian, law enforcement, and military applications.
Universal All-A-Round Portable Cleaning kit for shotguns, rifles & pistols from .22 caliber to 12 gauge.


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