The Remington EtronX, produced from 2000-2003, featured an innovative electrically primed ammunition system on the Model 700. This system used a 1.5 kOhm resistor primer ignited by current from a buttstock-mounted battery, transmitted via a conductive electrode replacing the firing pin. The rifle included an LED indicator for chambered rounds and safety status.
The Remington EtronX, a Model 700 variant from 2000-2003, utilized an innovative electrical firing system with proprietary primers. This technology promised a 97% reduction in lock time, down to milliseconds, offering a theoretical accuracy advantage. Despite its advanced features like an adjustable trigger and a 9V battery power source, the EtronX failed commercially due to its high $2,000 MSRP and market skepticism towards electronics in firearms.
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