Remington R-15 VTR 22” 204 Ruger Max-1 Camo AR15 Semi Automatic Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,276.00
LSB#: LSB250628BE018
Make: Remington
Model: R-15 VTR
Serial Number: RAD000949
Year of Manufacture: 2008-2020
Caliber: 204 RUGER
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Impingement, fed by AR15 pattern magazines.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “Remington / RAD000949 / CAL. MULTI / MODEL R-15 DE”, “REMINGTON ARMS / ILION. NY / USA”, “SAFE FIRE”. The right side of the magazine well is marked “R15 VTR”. The top of the barrel is marked “REM 1/12 204 RUGER”. The bottom of the handguard is marked “204” in permanent marker.
Barrel Length: 22” fluted pencil barrel, 1:12 Twist
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights on this rifle. The upper receiver has a 6” picatinny rail for the mounting of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set on this rifle includes a 12” knurled tube style handguard, with two sling studs and drilled and tapped mounting points at 3 and 9 o’clock positions, and an A2 pistol grip and an A2 rifle stock with checkered buttplate, and storage in the butt. The length of pull is 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The furniture on this rifle shows light wear, with only a few small dings in the finish on the handguard. The furniture fits tightly to the receiver, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the furniture on this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Magazine quantity and condition: 1x 10rd Remington factory magazine, in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Advantage Max-1 Camo
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear, with some finish missing on the picatinny rail, and some minor dings on the left side of the lower receiver. The magazine is missing some finish as well. The markings are clear and legible. The pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the factory magazine as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Remington R-15 VTR series marked the company’s foray into adapting the AR-15 platform for dedicated hunting applications. Introduced in 2008, it was produced during a period when the popularity of predator hunting was surging in the U.S., and AR-style rifles were being embraced by sportsmen as lightweight, accurate, and customizable tools. Finished in Advantage Max-1 camo for concealment in open terrain, the rifle was configured with features tuned specifically for the hunter rather than the tactical shooter.
This example is chambered in .204 Ruger, a cartridge developed jointly by Ruger and Hornady in 2004. Designed for blistering velocity and a flat trajectory, the .204 Ruger quickly became a favorite among varmint and predator hunters for its ability to deliver pinpoint accuracy with minimal recoil. Out of the R-15’s 22” fluted barrel, shooters can expect muzzle velocities north of 4,000 feet per second with light bullets—making it a devastatingly effective round for coyotes, prairie dogs, and other small-to-medium game at extended ranges. The fluted barrel helps reduce weight while aiding in cooling during prolonged shooting sessions, a feature especially valuable in varmint fields.
With its tube-style free-float handguard, A2 furniture, and crisp trigger, this rifle offers both utility and classic AR ergonomics. Mechanically sound and retaining about 98% of its original camo finish, it shows only minor handling marks consistent with light use. For the collector or hunter, it represents a fascinating crossover firearm—one of the first mainstream manufacturer efforts to market the AR-15 directly to sportsmen. Chambered in .204 Ruger, it is both practical for the field and noteworthy as a piece of hunting and firearms history. Please check out our high quality photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
