Got word today from one of my distributers on this:

> Source: Remington Arms Company
>
> New Product Announcements: Remington Introduces New Model Seven Ultra Mag
> and the New Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum Ammunition.
>
> Remington is introducing the Model Seven! Now packing the punch of an
> Ultra Mag! Ready for the hunting season, Remington's Model Seven will now
> soon be available in 300 Remington SA Ultra Mag and 7mm Remington SA Ultra
> Mag. Completing the package, Remington is also announcing the arrival of
> two short action Ultra mag cartridges to compliment the Model Seven.
> These new, beltless cartridges deliver both exceptional power and
> accuracy. Now hunters get the same downrange velocity and energy they are
> used to getting from a long action belted magnum and the light,
> fast-handling ease of the legendary short action Model Seven.
>
> This is an exciting time for Remington Arms Company, it's partners and
> hunters throughout the country. Remington's Model Seven is the ultimate
> easy-carry magnum rifle.
>
> Remington has indicated that it will begin shipment of the Model Seven SS
> in 300 Rem SA UltraMag and ammunition in September 2001.
>

Seems as though they are a little late. The .300 WSM came out and everyone is hyped up about it, now they have to compete. They should just stick with the RUM and corner that end of the market and let Winchester take the "short, fat and sassy" end of the market.

Make mine a .300 RSAUM in titanium please.

Only problem I see is that long crazy name.

Armalite is preparing to offer .300 Remington as a new chambering for the AR10.  The Remington brass design is said to be better than the WSM.  It will be a winner.  LE orders will get first preference prior to civilian deliveries.

Are you serious?

I saw a 338 Remington Ultra Mag at Bass Pro Shop.  DANG was it [size=3]BIG![/size=3]

It's GOT to kick pretty hard, I'd think!

1GUNRUNNER,  I met an Armalite VP at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM a couple weeks ago.  We talked about various topics and one was high-power chamberings for the AR10.  Told him I heard AL was looking at the .300WSM, but he said Armalite's tests showed the .300 SA Remington performed better.  He said it has to do with the brass design.  He also indicated the release is not far away.  Told him I wanted the first one.

The VP was really a nice guy.  Professional and helpful.  He was shooting a bone-stock AR50 and doing pretty good.