Ive heard many claim that walmart sells seconds, thats hog-wash, its the same firearm that I can order from the same wholesalers as they do, main difference is I buy one or two of a certain model, they buy five thousand, they get a better deal and sell for less. The scope probably does say Remington, however, they did not make it, they get companies like Simmons, Bushnell and other cheaper scope makers to make them with the Remington brand, just like Winchester does. As a dealer, I really dont fault some for buying at wallyworld, problem is though, try getting any customer service from them, try getting them to mount a scope, or float the barrel or bed the action, try buying a handgun or a AR15from them, or getting any kind of shooting tips, just not happening!, bass pro and gander mountain are not much better either. If you have to, go ahead and buy from them, but if you have a local dealer give him some support too, even if you have to pay 20 or 30 dollars more, most of the time you will save in the long run if you need help down the road.