Post by: KimberRich on September 25, 2013, 08:37:24 AM
I wasnt seeing them even before things got crazy.
Did they cut back production or did something change I dont know about?
Has anyone seen one and where?
I called Federal Way Discount and they said they can order me one for $1089 which is fine... but they said they can't guarantee they'll get it in the next 8-10 months.
I realize there are a few on Gunbroker and other sites but the selection there is even very limited compared to other AR-15 platforms.
Thanks
Post by: Jim the Plumber on September 25, 2013, 12:45:40 PM
509-663-0740 EXT 4
Post by: huntnphool on September 25, 2013, 01:25:55 PM
Ive been looking for a new R-15 or R-25 and haven't seen one on a shelf in almost a year.I ordered one in December, camo in 22" and it's not in yet. ;)
I wasnt seeing them even before things got crazy.
Did they cut back production or did something change I dont know about?
Has anyone seen one and where?
I called Federal Way Discount and they said they can order me one for $1089 which is fine... but they said they can't guarantee they'll get it in the next 8-10 months.
I realize there are a few on Gunbroker and other sites but the selection there is even very limited compared to other AR-15 platforms.
Thanks
Post by: MtnMuley on September 25, 2013, 03:09:25 PM
Ive been looking for a new R-15 or R-25 and haven't seen one on a shelf in almost a year.I ordered one in December, camo in 22" and it's not in yet. ;)
I wasnt seeing them even before things got crazy.
Did they cut back production or did something change I dont know about?
Has anyone seen one and where?
I called Federal Way Discount and they said they can order me one for $1089 which is fine... but they said they can't guarantee they'll get it in the next 8-10 months.
I realize there are a few on Gunbroker and other sites but the selection there is even very limited compared to other AR-15 platforms.
Thanks
x2 I see them popping up at stores, but still no word on mine.......
Post by: huntnphool on September 25, 2013, 03:11:02 PM
If I didn't already have a couple I would be upset. ;)Ive been looking for a new R-15 or R-25 and haven't seen one on a shelf in almost a year.I ordered one in December, camo in 22" and it's not in yet. ;)
I wasnt seeing them even before things got crazy.
Did they cut back production or did something change I dont know about?
Has anyone seen one and where?
I called Federal Way Discount and they said they can order me one for $1089 which is fine... but they said they can't guarantee they'll get it in the next 8-10 months.
I realize there are a few on Gunbroker and other sites but the selection there is even very limited compared to other AR-15 platforms.
Thanks
x2 I see them popping up at stores, but still no word on mine.......
Post by: KimberRich on September 25, 2013, 03:21:22 PM
Ive been looking for a new R-15 or R-25 and haven't seen one on a shelf in almost a year.I ordered one in December, camo in 22" and it's not in yet. ;)
I wasnt seeing them even before things got crazy.
Did they cut back production or did something change I dont know about?
Has anyone seen one and where?
I called Federal Way Discount and they said they can order me one for $1089 which is fine... but they said they can't guarantee they'll get it in the next 8-10 months.
I realize there are a few on Gunbroker and other sites but the selection there is even very limited compared to other AR-15 platforms.
Thanks
x2 I see them popping up at stores, but still no word on mine.......
What stores are they popping up at???
That's the info I'm looking for.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 25, 2013, 03:28:04 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on September 25, 2013, 04:04:18 PM
Ive been looking for a new R-15 or R-25 and haven't seen one on a shelf in almost a year.I ordered one in December, camo in 22" and it's not in yet. ;)
I wasnt seeing them even before things got crazy.
Did they cut back production or did something change I dont know about?
Has anyone seen one and where?
I called Federal Way Discount and they said they can order me one for $1089 which is fine... but they said they can't guarantee they'll get it in the next 8-10 months.
I realize there are a few on Gunbroker and other sites but the selection there is even very limited compared to other AR-15 platforms.
Thanks
x2 I see them popping up at stores, but still no word on mine.......
What stores are they popping up at???
That's the info I'm looking for.
Hooked on Toys in Wenatchee has some.
509-663-0470 EXT 4
Post by: KimberRich on September 25, 2013, 04:14:19 PM
509-663-0740
I've been calling all day and can't get someone to answer Ext 4.
Post by: MtnMuley on September 25, 2013, 04:19:35 PM
Post by: KimberRich on September 27, 2013, 01:50:56 PM
Hooked on Toys in Wenatchee has some.
509-663-0740 EXT 4
I finally got a hold of someone there today and they don't have any.
Per the guy in the gun area...
They've only had 2 ea. R-25's in the last 10 months and they both were used and there on consignment.
They haven't received a new R-15 or R-25 in over a year.
Post by: Fisherdave10 on September 28, 2013, 01:09:24 AM
You could probably buy or build a very similar, superior AR rifle for the same or less cost.
Post by: KimberRich on September 28, 2013, 08:22:12 AM
Does it have to be a Remington R-15/25?
You could probably buy or build a very similar, superior AR rifle for the same or less cost.
Thats a fair question.
You can ask this question about everything you buy... Does it have to be a Chevy when Dodge makes a comparable truck for similar money?... etc.
I just like the Remingtons. I like the look and finish and configurations they come in.
So in this case, yes, it needs to be a Remington.
Prices on AR parts have come down but I still think it would be hard to build a comparable rifle for the same money but I am no AR expert.
Post by: Fisherdave10 on October 06, 2013, 02:00:25 PM
Post by: GEARHEAD on October 06, 2013, 06:23:25 PM
Post by: fly-by on October 06, 2013, 07:22:12 PM
After looking around locally for an R-25 and seeing the prices where they were bringing on Gunbroker, I bought a DPMS Lite Hunter in 338 Federal for about $250 less. .308s seem to be about the same.
Post by: KimberRich on October 06, 2013, 07:36:35 PM
The camo on the Remingtons looks good to me, but if you don't mind basic black, the R-15 is a Bushmaster and the R-25 is a DPMS. All three companies are owned by Freedom Group. http://www.freedom-group.com/ (http://www.freedom-group.com/)
After looking around locally for an R-25 and seeing the prices where they were bringing on Gunbroker, I bought a DPMS Lite Hunter in 338 Federal for about $250 less. .308s seem to be about the same.
A R25 in .308 came up at Sportsmans Warehouse in Silverdale last week for $1329 but I'm looking for a .243. A buddy of mine went down and bought it though.
I've looked at many brands and owned a few and have come to the conclusion that tje Remington is what I want and best suits my needs.
I really want the 18" barrel and adjustable stock model.
Post by: GEARHEAD on October 06, 2013, 08:10:30 PM
if accuracy and noise are important to you, ya might want to reconsider the 18 inch, jmho...
Post by: KimberRich on October 06, 2013, 08:18:47 PM
given, that your willing to pay 1500 including tax, and a few or more hundred more for scope, rings, riser, and bipod, extra mags etc.....ya really might want to look at the one in the classified here....I'm definitely not willing to pay $1500 for a used one when they're $1089 new.
if accuracy and noise are important to you, ya might want to reconsider the 18 inch, jmho...
I've got scopes and rings and mags and ammo already.
Im pretty sure I was the first person to PM the guy with the one in the classifieds. Its a nice gun and probably well worth what he is asking but I'm not interested in the extras and at this time he doesn't want to sell the rifle without them.
Post by: KimberRich on October 06, 2013, 08:23:05 PM
Bushmasters and DPMS' are everywhere...
So why are the Remingtons so scarce?
Post by: actionshooter on October 06, 2013, 08:29:48 PM
if accuracy and noise are important to you, ya might want to reconsider the 18 inch, jmho...
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 06, 2013, 08:38:30 PM
Post by: fly-by on October 06, 2013, 08:49:28 PM
Sounds like you know exactly what you want, but even with an 18" barrel it is still a big heavy gun. Not sure 2" will make a big difference in handling but it will make a difference in muzzle blast and velocity.
Post by: KimberRich on October 06, 2013, 10:57:06 PM
I've got a 14" 243 Savage Striker. Loud. Lotsa flame with factory ammo. Also very accurate. Faster burning powders make a big difference but not sure you can mess around too much on a semi-auto and still have the correct volume of gas to run it.
Sounds like you know exactly what you want, but even with an 18" barrel it is still a big heavy gun. Not sure 2" will make a big difference in handling but it will make a difference in muzzle blast and velocity.
A 20" or 22" barrel would be fine but... to my knowledge they don't offer the adjustable stock with any barrel lengths besides 18".
I've also read some and looked at a bunch of reviews on the 18" vs 20"/22" and have yet to find any complaints about accuracy or noise but I am a rookie to this AR stuff so these hints and ideas are appreciated.
Post by: actionshooter on October 07, 2013, 06:09:07 PM
I've got a 14" 243 Savage Striker. Loud. Lotsa flame with factory ammo. Also very accurate. Faster burning powders make a big difference but not sure you can mess around too much on a semi-auto and still have the correct volume of gas to run it.
Sounds like you know exactly what you want, but even with an 18" barrel it is still a big heavy gun. Not sure 2" will make a big difference in handling but it will make a difference in muzzle blast and velocity.
A 20" or 22" barrel would be fine but... to my knowledge they don't offer the adjustable stock with any barrel lengths besides 18".
I've also read some and looked at a bunch of reviews on the 18" vs 20"/22" and have yet to find any complaints about accuracy or noise but I am a rookie to this AR stuff so these hints and ideas are appreciated.
You won't have any issues with an 18" barrel. Its a great option and start looking at what different 3-gun competitors are using and you will find a vast majority using 18" ARs.
Post by: lazydrifter on October 12, 2013, 06:05:15 AM
Post by: huntnphool on December 13, 2013, 03:03:18 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 13, 2013, 03:08:22 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 13, 2013, 03:11:00 PM
I have not see any sitting around yet. There is a few on gun broker. If you are interested there is the big 3 day gun show coming up in a week in Portland.I've paid for half of it already just to order it.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 13, 2013, 03:14:03 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 13, 2013, 03:41:30 PM
Ouch and it's been a year! That is pretty harsh. Sounds like my wait on my cans :bash:Yeah, I knew it would be a while but I never thought it would take a whole year.....
Post by: KimberRich on December 13, 2013, 03:48:10 PM
I travel a fair amount and look in every sport shop I can ..
a buddy of mine claimed to have seen one in a sports shop in Billings over Thanksgiving
Post by: huntnphool on December 13, 2013, 04:35:59 PM
I've seen a few R-25s in 308 in stores lately. But no R15s.I don't doubt it, it was likely ordered long before December of last year.
I travel a fair amount and look in every sport shop I can ..
a buddy of mine claimed to have seen one in a sports shop in Billings over Thanksgiving