Remington EtronX: Electrically Primed Ammunition

Published on July 27, 2025
Duration: 1:01

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.

Quick Summary

The Remington EtronX, available on the Model 700 from 2000-2003, used electrically primed ammunition. Its primer acted as a 1.5 kOhm resistor, ignited by current from a buttstock battery transmitted via a conductive electrode, allowing reloadability with standard components except the primer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Remington EtronX
  2. 00:06EtronX Ammunition Reloadability
  3. 00:15Electrical Primer Mechanism
  4. 00:23Bolt and Electrode Design
  5. 00:32Power Source and Transmission
  6. 00:42LED Indicator System

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Remington EtronX system?

The Remington EtronX was a firearm system, primarily on the Model 700 from 2000-2003, that used electrically primed ammunition. It replaced the traditional firing pin with a conductive electrode and used a primer acting as a resistor ignited by electrical current.

How did the EtronX's electronic ignition work?

The EtronX primer contained a 1.5 kiloohm resistor. When electrical current flowed into it from the rifle's battery-powered system, the primer heated up sufficiently to ignite the gunpowder propellant.

What powered the Remington EtronX's ignition system?

The EtronX system was powered by a standard 9V battery, which was housed within the buttstock of the rifle. This battery provided the electrical current needed to ignite the specialized primers.

Were Remington EtronX cartridges reloadable?

Yes, Remington ensured that the EtronX cartridges were designed to be reloadable using standard reloading components. The only exception was the need for the specialized electrical primers, which were unique to the EtronX system.

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