The 22-250 isn't practical. If it was, the US military would have muckled on to it and built an AR to fit.
It's one of those cartridges that missed the boat, and had to be AIed to be meaningful. Even the US military sent Remington packing. One general was observed shaking his fist and yelling, "Come back when you have an clue!" Harsh...
Remington sunk millions into the 22-250. I believe that the 22-250 is what ruined the company. When they legitimized it, they signed their corporate death warrant. They produced rifles and ammunition in quantity, but they never could convince enough people to give up their 220 Swifts, 222s, 22 Hornets and other 22 CFs in favour of the 22-250. The final straw was when the 223 ascended, and drove a stake into the heart of the company. Their fortune began to wane.
In order to remain viable and to ward off bankruptcy, they bought H&R, Dakota Arms, Marlin, Bushmaster, Parker, Barnes and more. They even closed some down to reduce the competition, but alas, it did not help. Remington continued its fall, spiraling into oblivion.
My god, what would Eliphalet Remington say if he was here to see his namesake now? Probably something like this.
Caution, Charleton Heston uses naughty language in this clip.
The years passed and Remington fell into disrepair. Now you have the Freedom Group.
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