Well the mystery’s over. Remington’s announced that its forthcoming Venture X project is a firearm incorporating TrackingPoint’s tracking technology—just as Nick “Soothsayer” Leghorn predicted. And tested. We’re talking about a Remington-branded “precision guided firearm” or (PGF as I’ve dubbed it) that makes the worst hunter into a Lauren Rich [gratuitously depicted above] or a gender appropriate version thereof and posts the whole thing to YouTube or Facebook. Now I could say something about the company that owns Remington and their track record with companies assimilated into the Freedom Group borg (cough Marlin cough) and the fact that Cerberus’ ballistic baby is on the chopping block (to be stripped and flipped by its owners to themselves) but that would be churlish. Enjoy the cash infusion gentlemen. You’ve earned it. Press release after the jump . . .
Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with TrackingPoint, Inc. to manufacture Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) systems.
A Precision Guided Firearm brings fighter-jet-style, lock-and-launch technology to hunters and sportsmen by integrating digital optics and target tracking technology into a shooting system (rifle and ammunition). With TrackingPoint technology, shooters can tag their target, persistently track it as it moves, and hit their aim point at extended ranges. The PGF automatically adjusts for many downrange factors including bullet drop, temperature, barometric pressure, wind input, cant and inclination. In addition, each PGF streams live video to a mobile device and downloads recorded video of each shot via mobile apps.
“TrackingPoint has used technology to provide solutions to difficulties many long-range shooters encounter,” said Scott Blackwell, President of Remington Arms Company. “We are excited about the direction this partnership is taking us. By combining the world’s first Precision Guided Firearm technology with a company who has been the leader in innovation since 1816 with the most advanced R&D network in the world, this partnership is simply remarkable. We’re looking forward to introducing the next evolution of firearm technology to the market from Remington and TrackingPoint.”
“When we received an overwhelming response to the launch of TrackingPoint and our technology at the 2013 SHOT Show, we knew we needed to find the best in class R&D and distribution partner to help us address the larger market demand from sophisticated shooters for technologically advanced products that enhance the shooting experience,” said Jason Schauble, President of TrackingPoint. “Partnering with an iconic brand like Remington to help develop, test and distribute the most advanced shooting technology available on the market today will allow our products to become available to the consumer sooner.”
Details of the results of the Venture X partnership including product specifications, pricing and availability will be forthcoming. Products that result from the Venture X collaboration are expected to be on the market before hunting seasons open in the fall of 2013. To get the latest updates, please visit www.whatisventurex.com.
TrackingPoint is an applied technology company from [the world’s most awesome city commonly known as] Austin, Texas.
Conversation with a liberal:
Lib: “If I am robbed I’ll just give up so he won’t hurt me.”
Q: “Why wouldn’t he just kill you and eliminate the witness”
Lib: “That would be wrong.”
Q: “Isn’t robbing you wrong?
Lib: “Well yeah, but killing me would be more wrong.”
Q: “Why?”
Lib: “Because if he was caught he would be punished more.”
Q: “Is he more likely to be caught if he kills you?”
Lib: “Uh, no. …?
Q: “So why wouldn’t he kill you?”
Lib: “Ummmmm…”
The NY subway man had the right idea & a “plan” years ago when he was confronted by 3 screwdriver wielding robbers. He said, “I have something for each of you” & commenced firing. I hope that plan was ok with the bradys, Randy
Yippy-ki-yay cowgirl. Was something mentioned about a gun? How’s about this for a new blog site, “The Truth About Supermodels” we could also discuss reguler models.
It’s a Rem. Product
A non-news item
I was thinking the same because the guy in the tracking points video used to be in Remingtons videos on their sniper rifles. But I dismissed it as coincidence. Oh well.
Hey, it went up in flames last time so why not try for extra crispy? Like someone said, there is only so much they can polish that turd, the bill that is, Randy
isn’t Remington the NY state sell out? I don’t really need to flash the “I don’t care” sign, do I?
Bingo
Sniping.. there’s an app for that
Ah yes, the progressive/liberal alternative reality that infests our institutions of higher learn,.,,..oh wait, strike that.
“Softer victims take precautions.” ??? I don’t consider myself “soft” just my precautions are far more thought out. Read more Col. Jeff Cooper. Much more based in reality than the faculty lounge. Geez.
I don’t understand why so many people are quick to say “MURDER!!!” I’ve met 2 people in the past 6 months that have had accidental discharges with an XD. one of which managed to blast through his forearm.
bottom line, beaver tail safeties make a gun unsafe simply by gripping it. and screwing around with guns while getting sh1tfaced will get you shot-in-the-faced.
No one knows what Dennis was thinking when this all happened. NO ONE can say that his intention was to kill people.. Everyone involved is dead, quit assuming you all know. His prior DV was for verbal not physical, dont ya all read whats going on. .I am sorry he did what he did, apparently he had issues no one knew of so ya all quit assuming you know.
Orwell’s “Animal farm” pigs… ruling over the pack… and with no right, no entitlement, and most certainly – with no fairness.
I disagree, I think our legislators would know what a martini is. Now, as to how many martini’s they should be allowed at lunch before being considered “loaded” is another question.