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Sigmanic
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posted May 01, 2018 04:02 PM
I hope a "good" buyer emerges soon and takes these brands to new heights.


https://www.wsj.com/articles/v...-firearms-1525183300
 
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posted May 01, 2018 04:08 PMHide Post
Won't sell the golden goose of Federal Ammunition though. Roll Eyes



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posted May 01, 2018 04:08 PMHide Post
It would be nice to read the referred article without having to subscribe to the Wall Street Journal!


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BBMW
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posted May 01, 2018 04:17 PMHide Post
Try this.

https://www.marketwatch.com/st...cessories-2018-05-01
 
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dusty3030
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posted May 01, 2018 04:20 PMHide Post
Friggin hypocrites.
They are fine selling ammo and every other iconic brand they have acquired (Hoppes etc.), but want to dump Savage due to political environment?
 
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Pale Horse
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posted May 01, 2018 04:26 PMHide Post
We need to make a statement to them. If they don't want us, we don't want them.


Stop buying any products they own and let them know why. Hornady is on our side. Buy their ammo from now on.



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posted May 01, 2018 04:27 PMHide Post
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Originally posted by dusty3030:
Friggin hypocrites.
They are fine selling ammo and every other iconic brand they have acquired (Hoppes etc.), but want to dump Savage due to political environment?

More like pressure from weak-kneed retailers like this: (quote from WSJ article)
quote:
Outdoor-gear retailer REI Inc. said in March it placed a hold on future orders of any Vista Outdoor products, citing the company’s firearms division and its lack of a public statement outlining “a clear plan of action.” Canadian retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op had also said it would stop ordering all Vista brands.

They have a lot of irons in the fire, and it could well be a business decision - what is the impact of keeping Savage vs. losing a bunch of sales of their other stuff? Just a math problem, once the loons have put their feet to the fire. In this case, it's the distribution channel. There are other loons trying to get the banks/credit cards to hassle firearms makers.

Better to get mad at REI and others of their ilk who are forcing these decisions, rather than to get mad at the manufacturers. And, in the end, does it matter to anyone what corporation owns Savage? I'd bet fewer than 5% of Savage owners know/knew that VSTO owned the brand, and fewer still cared.
 
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dusty3030
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posted May 01, 2018 04:48 PMHide Post
REI doesn't even sell most of Vista's brands.

https://vistaoutdoor.com/brands/

They say in the release they are going to focus on ammo and shooting accessories.
 
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wreckdiver
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posted May 01, 2018 04:56 PMHide Post
Bunch of damn hypocrites!! Keep the bullets coming boys, cause I can buy ammo elsewhere!!

I have been happy with Hornady in the past, and feel even more dedicated now.


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wreckdiver
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posted May 01, 2018 04:58 PMHide Post
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I'd bet fewer than 5% of Savage owners know/knew that VSTO owned the brand, and fewer still cared.


Guilty as charged!


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posted May 01, 2018 05:15 PMHide Post
If you want to put a kink in REI's virtue-signalling tail, write them and ask if they're going to stop selling Black Diamond products since Clarus - formerly known as Black Diamond also owns Sierra Bullets Roll Eyes



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posted May 01, 2018 06:31 PMHide Post
Disappointed to see them caving to REI. Vista is also heavily involved with archery as well as firearms. Just like I can choose which retailers I buy from, I can choose which manufacturers I buy from and recommend to students. I will not be buying or recommending any GoldTip arrows or B-Stinger stabilizers. Bummer because I like and shoot with both of those products.



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posted May 01, 2018 08:33 PMHide Post
FYI, You all should read this.

This was just published by the NRA, on the Vista Outdoors and Savage thing.

NRA - American Rifleman: The Keefe Report: Vista’s “Strategic Transformation Plan”—Remain Calm


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posted May 01, 2018 09:45 PMHide Post
Thanks, Storm.


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posted May 01, 2018 11:11 PMHide Post
Looks like I'm done with shots of M-Pro-7 after dinner. Razz



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posted May 02, 2018 12:11 AMHide Post
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Originally posted by synthplayer:
Thanks, Storm.


You're Welcome.


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posted May 02, 2018 01:47 AMHide Post
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Originally posted by SFCUSARET:
It would be nice to read the referred article without having to subscribe to the Wall Street Journal!


WSJ article about $VSTO
 
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posted May 02, 2018 08:35 AMHide Post
quote:
Originally posted by Storm:
FYI, You all should read this.

This was just published by the NRA, on the Vista Outdoors and Savage thing.

NRA - American Rifleman: The Keefe Report: Vista’s “Strategic Transformation Plan”—Remain Calm


Looks like they learned from the companies that have screwed themselves lately. Stay ahead of the madness.
 
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posted May 02, 2018 10:31 AMHide Post
REI won't get another penny from me as long as I live.
 
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posted May 02, 2018 10:50 AMHide Post
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Originally posted by Ackks:
REI won't get another penny from me as long as I live.


Nope. Me either.


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