Yes remington makes the barrel. This rifle is similar to the old VSSF. The differance in that it uses a 24" bbl vs a 26" and has no flutes. The twist is also 11.25 vs 12. The stock and action are the same as the old VSSF as well as the bbl contour. They were a limited production rifle by remington. In short it is a cross between an M24 and a VSSF.
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