Stone glacier sold out?

[WeiserBucks]

The bitching about $18 shipping cracks me up. I paid $15 for Unknown Munnitions to ship me some rings from Post Falls to Boise. No one seems to bitch about that.

I'd venture to say SG does more business than UM, hence more bitching.

UM's sale prices are more than almost everyone's everyday prices so there's my bitching for the day.

 

[Dunky]

It is quite possible California is less expensive to live than Bozeman these days

 

[Tradchef]

It is quite possible California is less expensive to live than Bozeman these days

You are correct.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

The bitching about $18 shipping cracks me up. I paid $15 for Unknown Munnitions to ship me some rings from Post Falls to Boise. No one seems to bitch about that.

I have not purchased from UM before because of the shipping cost...Wanted a molinator but it's already spendy. The $15 shipping pushed me over the edge to not buy it.

 

[Dust Rider]

Not rumors about second sale of SG. Vista separated, split and sold off their brands last year. The era of Kurt and SG are no longer. They had a great run in Bozeman and made quality gear.

 

[Greenstig]

I have not purchased from UM before because of the shipping cost...Wanted a molinator but it's already spendy. The $15 shipping pushed me over the edge to not buy it.

Same. I would speculate they’d see a significant bump in small accessory revenue if they would offer even a two-tiered shipping rate. Paying an extra $15.95 for a trigger spring, bolt knob, or recoil lug is quite a deterrent.

 

[Greenstig]

Vista Outdoor sold off the ammo part of the company last year.

The remaining part of the company was renamed Revelyst. Revelyst includes Stone Glacier. I think Revelyst was also sold off to a private capital investment group. The stock ticker went from $VSTO to $GEAR, and then quietly disappeared in a very short time between November 2024 and January 2025.

It wouldn't be unusual to have high turnover after a big acquisition or merger. There is probably a little bit of restructuring, maybe some frustration, perhaps layoffs.

This is correct. Revelyst is now owned by the private equity firm Strategic Value Partners, who apparently specialize in acquiring “distressed assets”

Looks like the move is part of a restructuring/ consolidation:

https://themanufacturedata.com/revelyst-launches-bozeman-innovation-center/

 

[mt terry d]

Congratulations and best of luck to Kurt in whatever he does now.

 

[mb6355]

This is correct. Revelyst is now owned by the private equity firm Strategic Value Partners, who apparently specialize in acquiring “distressed assets”

Looks like the move is part of a restructuring/ consolidation:

https://themanufacturedata.com/revelyst-launches-bozeman-innovation-center/

In other words, the private equity group is liquidating the assets, pocketing the cash, and will run the business in the ground a' la Toys R Us.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Looks like vista basically got poached/taken over by competitor.

Welcome to publicity traded companies.

So…. Anyone thinking A-Aron and Kurt end up revamping Mystery Ranch…. I’m sure Batman and Superman, could work together….

Wonder how long those none competes last

 

[Steve O]

Looks like vista basically got poached/taken over by competitor.

Welcome to publicity traded companies.

So…. Anyone thinking A-Aron and Kurt end up revamping Mystery Ranch…. I’m sure Batman and Superman, could work together….

Wonder how long those none competes last

Yeti owns Mystery Ranch now plus Kurt and Snyder would be akin to oil and water. No chance.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Yeti owns Mystery Ranch now plus Kurt and Snyder would be akin to oil and water. No chance.

Oh I forgot about yeti buy out.

Wait…..wait.., oil and water is exactly what Kuiu needs .

 

[PORK]

April 2026. You SG fan boys will wet your undies. +\- a month.

 

[Poser]

April 2026. You SG fan boys will wet your undies. +\- a month.

What happens then?

 

[cornfedkiller]

What happens then?

Ah man, he got banned so now we'll never know...well, at least not until next year.

My guess is Kurt's non-compete contract is up then and he and the original crew get back together and start a new company.

 

[wind gypsy]

Ah man, he got banned so now we'll never know...well, at least not until next year.

Guy seemed to know about sheep hunting. wondered if he wasn't FAFO under a new user

My guess is Kurt's non-compete contract is up then and he and the original crew get back together and start a new company.

Was wondering if he'd jump in the saddle again or if he has plenty of other things to do with his time/money.

 

[cornfedkiller]

Was wondering if he'd jump in the saddle again or if he has plenty of other things to do with his time/money.

Yeah I kinda figured he'd ride off into the sunset (or just hunt all the time), but it seems he likes to tinker and innovate.. and when the dude above informed us that there will be some undie-wetting news on the horizon, that was just my first thought..

Could probably even buy their old (new) building back!

 

[uncastan]

I've been waiting on my warranty pair of gaiters since December. Just checked their website and they're still sold out.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Ah man, he got banned so now we'll never know...well, at least not until next year.

My guess is Kurt's non-compete contract is up then and he and the original crew get back together and start a new company.

Him and A-Aron!!! I’m telling ya…. Yall heard it first here

 

[swagner97]

I wondered if something like this was coming with all the people leaving in the last year...If Kurt works on something that would be fun to follow. It's great seeing small companies and locals do well. That's why Stone Glacier has been a great company. I especially liked supporting them as a native Montanan and former Bobcat.

Either way, if they continue to make quality products, I'll continue to buy them.