Maybe they got tired of it. OR fell to peer pressure from the remy crowd. Wouldn't be the first time.
Can't speak for the .308, only the 5.56 unit. Outside of aftermarket stocks, it's a very nice rifle. Great shooter, accurate 5.56 chambered, 1:9 fluted bbl. .Is it a remington, of course not. Is it worth the price point, yes. I'm partial to a detachable mag that interfaces with other guns in the collection.
Another 308 getting good feed back is the Ruger Gunsite Scout, OR Savage. any i would go with over a remington.