Posted by JWB on February 09, 1999 at 17:06:44:
I think I know what the revolutionary new technology Remington is coming out with. A 26" long, 2 1/2 pound, 6mm rocket propelled, laser guided varmint rifle with a high explosive bullet. Technology "borrowed" from DOD, who borrowed it to China, which borrowed it to Remington. Uses a laser guidance system married into the scope system, which is a 6-200 X 44mm laser rangefinding scope. After firing, the bullet is guided to the target via laser corneal refraction. The shooter merely "looks" it into the unsuspecting coyote, ground hog, crow, field mouse, etc., etc.. Effective range...8 miles. Stainless left-hand model is the only currently available model. Carbon-fiber barrelled, and possibly right-hand models are in the works. Suggested retail for the stainless model, designated 700vssrpglrfhe, caliber .243 Vaporizer (50 BMG cut to 2.750 inches, necked to 6mm), is $599 US dollars, $8,999 for carbon barreled model.
BTW, ammo is $1,299 for box of 20.
Sorry, just trying to have some fun since I can't hunt tonight:-)
JWB