I own many vintage Remington 22 rifles. All of them are tack shooters. I consider these old firearms treasures that the rest of the world hasn't picked up on yet. They are usually inexpensive and better shooters than many modern expensive rifles. Given the choice between a modern 22 and a vintage Remington, I'll take the old gun every time.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't have said it any better than you did. Those old guns were made with pride at a time when the old gun makers used quality materials. Thanks for your comment.

I like your Remington cap Sir

Remington made some good ones my personal favorite is a 541T that I picked up some years ago at a now defunct ( like almost all gun shops in Cook County Illinois) gun shop when I was forced by circumstances to sell most of my firearms I held on to this one, as it's the most accurate rifle I've ever fired and the group included some old Winchester and Springfield target rifles!

@twolak1972

Жыл бұрын

YOU BET, I Bought my 541 in 93 and am so glad I did. It is ridiculously accurate and I,ve probably shot around 750 squirrels with it over the 30 years I've had it. Of all my guns THE 541 is the one I WILL NOT PART WITH. Have had many high end offers on it which just tells me hows hard they are to find.

I've had my dad's 513t since I was 15 (70 now). Couldn't begin to count all the blue grouse that gun gave us.

When I was in my teens I worked on a farm. I saved my money up and bought a .22 Remington pump gun. The cheapest gun they made or close or close to it. It wasn't a very good rifle. It shot well but the sight came loose and being young, I didn't know how to properly fix it.I never bought another Remington until a friend that was a doctor sold me a 22/250 bolt action Bull barrel it was very accurate and never failed me. age helped me realise Remington made some fine rifles. It shot as accurate as my Anshutz and that is saying a lot!

Another fantastic video. The squirrels in Tennessee aren’t safe, even with heads the size of a penny. Great shooting, as always, but really impressive from the unrested/unsupported positions. Keep ‘em coming!!!!

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

I was actually surprised at how much I was out of the game. I need more practice.

@waynejenkins6259

2 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding? If you think you need more practice, I want to see the results when you get tuned in. Lol. I picked up two old Winchesters this week, a Winchester 55 single shot and a tube fed Winchester 77. I already had the magazine fed 77, but wanted one of the tube fed models. The little 55 is a unique slam fire design. Love my old .22’s. Wishing now that I had kept the old Remington 510, 511, and 514. You got me hooked on the 581’s, now you’re peaking my interest in the 513 and 541.

@donniepowell7146

Жыл бұрын

Good shooting.

Really glad I found your videos! I’m an old time hunter and shooter and it appears that you have got the old legends down pat as well . Thank you so much again , I look forward to seeing you shoot again !

Thanks. I've been wanting one of these or a Win 52 or 75 for a while now.

Excellent demonstration!!! I do have one of these awesome rifles. Thank you. 🐕

The rifle I started my target shooting journey with. Mine was converted to single shot and had Redfield peep sights. Sent THOUSANDS of rounds down range with it and the rifle always did it's part. Can't say the same about myself some days!!! Thanks for this great video!

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Fond memories I'm sure. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your comment greatly.

Hey C.O. Just picked a Remington 521T last week in Huntsville. Mine is a PSS. Came with Lyman peep. Thanks for a great vid. Doug in Lincoln Co.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes..... the 521 is very similar to the 513. Congrats on a great rifle.

Sound of freedom in the background too.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

I live in a rural community, and we love our guns, as well as our country.

I have a US issue 513 Matchmaster, every word you said is true. I have added a rail and use a scope for target shooting and made the mistake of removing some of the barrel and having it threaded for muzzle devices. I feel I lost some of the accuracy however it still shoots less than half moa at fifty yards consistently with good ammunition. Your rifle is a really nice one mine was a hand me down most likely from the CMP I bought it from a private collector. I just shot fifty rounds through it today it never disappoints me.

It's a beautiful rifle no doubt the grooved receiver for scope mounting came in 1954 when it was developed by Weaver

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't mention it in the video, But I actually grooved the receiver to accept the dovetail mounts I installed. This smithing job requires some very careful filing with specially angled files, precise measuring, and a lot of patience. I have done this on other models that I own such as a 512, and two 511's.

That's pretty good stuff!

Awesome shooter!

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

BEAUTIFUL rifle! Not a piece of plastic to be found on it. And I'm sure it was built with American pride. Back when we still knew what that word meant. I would love to have a collection of those grand "senior" rifles, but I have a fear that parts will be harder to find. Also, good "smiths" are becoming harder to find where I live, to work on them. I may be a gun snob, and for that I'm sorry. But I would take a rifle like yours any day of the week over the latest, greatest offerings out there today! Thank you for the beautiful memories.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to own an older classic rifle, I would go ahead and get whatever my heart desired. If you find one in good condition, you really shouldn't need much if any gunsmithing. I have found parts available on Gunbroker, Ebay, and other online sources such as Numrich. Even factory original components and parts such as magazines, complete bolt assemblies, barrels, trigger systems, and stocks are still regularly available, so don't let that fear stop you. Anyhow I appreciate the comments, and kind words very much.

I have 81 and 82 they are an old secret, good video

I see your squirrel season opened yesterday, I hope you make a few squirrel hunting videos this year. Dove season starts here in AZ on the first, but as shotgun ammo has been almost non-existent in the stores I suspect their will be a lot of happy doves. It seems most hunters shoot about a box a bird. Thanks for your effort that you put into these videos.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

If the weather hadn't been so darn hot, I would have been in the woods making a video. When temps drop some I'll be going after some bushy-tails. I may do some dove shooting next week, and hopefully shooting a video as well. Thanks for watching.

My Dad and my Uncle used to tell me of their exploits shooting Winchester Model 69A and 72 rifles. My Uncle used to brag about being able to shoot sparrows in the eye consistently. I eventually got the Model 69a from my Dad. I refurbished it, put thousands of rounds through it and gave it to my nephew. My Uncle's 72 went somewhere in his family as they are both gone now.

Nice rifle, nice shooting too. I for a moment thought you were going to give that Rabbit a Texas Heart Shot.

I wholeheartedly agree with you about vintage 22s. I own two Marlin model 80 bolt action rifles one from the early 40s and one from the early, 70s no serial numbers or date codes My newer one has bipod and a tasco 4x16x40 scope I would put it up almost of the modern big money rifles , the older shoots fine with open sights...

I have two 513T rifles that I bought one piece at a time from various internet parts sellers. Both mine are equipped with Redfield 75 peep sights. They have been complete builds for 4 + years but I have not yet tested them. I am 75 and my health took a turn that slowed me down. I feel they will both be sub moa. One's barrel was still wrapped up and coated in cosmoline.

I have a Remington 341 made in 1937. It's the most accurate hunting 22 I have. It's old, but NOT outdated.

@rayditzenberger9517

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 341P sportmaster tune mag that is a fine shooter. I havent shot it for many years aS i no longer hunt squirrels. It is also a fairly heavy rifle and has steel appature factory sights. It is every bit as accurate as my vintage Browning T bolt.

@stevedouglas5443

2 жыл бұрын

@@rayditzenberger9517 yeah, I like the peep sights on that model.

Glad I found your site and enjoy all your videos. Did I see a Remington 541s custom sporter in one video? I also enjoy older 22 rimfire rifles (winchester 67, 69 and 75 Target and a super accurate marlin 39 that belonged to my brother. I also collect vintage rimfire ammo. Keep up the good work !!!

I own two of four 513T match masters. One with the original peep sights, one with a scope. At 100 yards on a bench, with scope, I get three rounds in a quarter size dot, consecutively.

@ronnymoore6749

6 ай бұрын

I have just inherited a 513T. I am not a fan of the Redfield sight. My gun also has scope mounts. Which scope would you recommend for this gun?

My first love ate premiere 22 rimfires, they're just much fun to shoot and hunt with . Currently own a Rem 541 T which I would,nt part with for anything. Took it to the range one afternoon and there was a guy there with a beautiful vintage anschutz mod 52. He took one look at my T and said I heard they're PRETTY accurate and I said more than pretty but scary accurate. He looked at me sideways caressing his 54 and said CARE TO PUT YOUR GUN UP AGAINST MINE. I said sure and he pulls out some gold medal match ammo while I pulled out some American eagle 38gr hp,s .He said something I could,nt pick up and proceeded to shoot a nice dime sized group of 5 at 50yds saying bet your gun wont be even close. I set up and shot a 5 shot group half the size of his and he was shocked. I told him if I could have 5 of his gold medal match bullets and he handed me 5. I got a good rest and shot a 5 shot group that was 1 HOLE. He made me a great offer on my Remington and asked if he could shoot it.I said sure , 2 boxes of shells later he hated to hand it back saying he,d love to take that gun to his competition shoots and watch jaws drop as he outshot guys with olymoic target rifles. I dont know if I just got the best of the best but that little rifle FLAT OUT SHOOTS. Have never heard anyone say their 541 didnt shoot well.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't help but grin as I read your account. I love to hear stories like that. Those old Remington's were never given the respect they deserved.....until they prove themselves at the range or in the field. Thanks for sharing that story. It just proves once again that the 540-580 action is the strongest, tightest locking action to ever grace a rimfire rifle in my opinion.

@twolak1972

Жыл бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I had a 581 back in 89 that would damn near mirror what my 541 would do. Paid like 150 bucks new but GOD ALMIGHTY that little dark colored rifle shot. One day me and some guys were shooting guns and I won a bet when I put a 22 bullet smack dab on the center of a quarter at 50 yards.Damn I dont know why I sold it.WHY YOU FOOL., WHY.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

Жыл бұрын

@@twolak1972 I am planning on doing a complete review of the Remington 581 soon since I own 4 of them. The wicked fast lock time, the strong locking bolt design, and rigid receiver are so well made and engineered, that even todays high priced .22 bolt guns can't compare.

Hi your rifle is actually from the last year of production,as they were grooved for a scope only that one year.i have 3 mint ones of the 513T and one of the much rarer 513S.they are crazy accurate,

Reminds me of the MOSSBERG 44 U.S training Rifle.

Now watching on my non-smart TV so I had to bring this up on my phone to comment and

I own a 521t, and with silencer and sub sonic cci hollowpoint it is quiet as a pellet gun. Have shot lots of ducks with it, and it never fails!

I have old Remington 581 that I got when I was 12 (I'm 68 now). It will still shoot small groups at 50 yards.

I know that the old Remington was so accurate I had a 41 some time ago and a friend of mine just kept bugging me and I let him have it I would drive 5 for 5 tacks at 25 yrs. I was a school bus driver and I came home one morning and it was over cast and showers and I shot 10 22 short standard velocity and killed 9 squirrels and crippled one. I know what you mean about old Remingtos being the best I would give a lot for that old rifle back fine shooting bro keep it up. I wish they still made 22 short ammo it was accurate. Beagleman

wonderful you tubes

Thanks for the excellent video. I have a 513 T that was my dads. Trying to find out year of manufacture. Barrel number 3757.

I've always had good luck with the Golden Bullet too

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see I'm not alone regarding the Golden Bullet. I still haven't seen any new .22 production runs from Remington though. Could be because it hasn't gotten to my neck of the woods yet.

@knry9125

2 жыл бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I haven't shopped around lately for .22s but have plenty. The Golden is my favorite. For me, it's more consistent in my rifles than anything else.

Glad to have found your channel. I have a 1945 513T that I’ve used for rimfire Mini Palma prone matches. The only modification is a Tyler trigger shoe. Great rifle for being slung up in prone 20 minutes at a time. Was that 1947 grooved from the factory?

I dont know if you remember the old pmc scoremaster but it was really accurate. rumor has it that the factory in mexico where it was made burned down

Love That Remington 513 Rifle Cumberland Outdoorsman I’ve Got The 514 Single Shot and Routinely Snipe Squirrels with It And The Vintage Weaver K-2 Scope With See Thru Mount So I Have My Iron Sights as Backup I Use The Federal 36 Grain Hollow Points I Can Get 5 Shots in A Dime Size Hole Rested at 50 Yards I’ll Always Take Vintage Wood and Steel Rifles,Shotguns and Pistols Any Day I’m Not Much For Polymer Tupperware Guns 😀😊😀👍🏼

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

I feel exactly the same way. Wood and steel is the only way to go.

Thanks

I have 2 510's and a 512 my old eyes will not allow me to see the iron sights any more.what weaver bases would I need to put a scope on one

Nice. I love the old classics. New stuff is low grade for the most part, unless we're talking cz or anschutz.

Nice 22 rifle you have and it is a tack driver for sure. One in about the same condition as yours is what would you value it at i would love to have one if in my price range.Keep those videos coming your are very knowledgeable and I really like watching your videos.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliments! In regards to having one of these old .22 target rifles, I'm sure you will run across one if you attend local gun shows. Also check local pawn shops, and maybe even Gunbroker. If you check out some of the on-line gun sites, you will get a general idea of the monetary value.

Cool I have a 510 target master built in 47

If you can get your hands on Federal Match Ammo which is sold at Bass Pro.....you will see a mot more consistent groups. I have a 541S Reminton that will put one hole at 50 yards.

Nice shooting! Can I share my 513-t video with you?

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

I already watched it. Looks like you have some nice guns. Three 513's, and one with a Unertl scope. That is a true classic.

I inherited a matchmaker from my old uncle. I have not shot it much he had a peep sight on it and used to shoot busily. I would like to fit a scope on it, and looking for a 10 round mag do you have some ideas thank you

😃 i sure enjoy

Nice rifle! Have you done any shooting at 100yds with it. I’ve also, had some great shooting with Norma subsonic, along with Norma tac. Certainly, worth a try them fine rimfire firearms you’ve acquired. A Neal Waltz die to hollow point, or flat top them SK’s would be worth trying. Great die for tweaking 22 ammo.

Model 514 is a good one

Had a Winchester M52 that was to shabby at making one hole groups !

The date manufacturer sight says not found

What about the Remington 585 ?

Another excellent, informative video, Sir. But, what's with this practical position shooting - and on field targets yet?! Careful you don't corrupt the benchbound youth of America - or start some radical trend! Relatedly, it would be interesting to know the trigger pull weights of the various models, as tested. During the zenith of these rifles, the match rules required a three pound minimum, and each rifle was tested and tagged before each formal match. Again, we appreciate your work. Good hunting to you...

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

You are quite right. I need to invest in a trigger scale. Thanks for the recommendation, and for watching.

what scope are you using ?

I have an early 541 I bought about 28 years ago. I have yet to find a 22LR that will shoot better.

Forgot to say great shooting and where do you get that Sk ammo ?

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I find this ammo at two local stores here in my area. I think one of them will send ammo to customers.

@michaelhubbard1711

2 жыл бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I live in middle tn , I’ll look for them ….thanks!

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhubbard1711 Go to my home page, click on -about-, and send me an email. I will then give you a specific location, since you are that close, it would probably be worth your time to drive there.

Can you please give the link for that template please of the matchmaker of the dates manufactured thanks

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 ай бұрын

If you are referring to the date codes, the link is in the description above.

@user-oi1cy9gu9l

2 ай бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman yes for the dates thank you

I’ve Got No Complaints on The Remington Golden Bullets I Use Them In my 2 Winchester 1890’s Just in 22 Short Might of Had 1 Bad Round in 400 Rounds Mine Came in Bricks of 100

Only thing I don't care for about these Match or Target barrel models is that you can't shoot CCI Stingers or other brands that make the longer cased high velocity rounds. If I was into entering Target Matches I could see it maybe but all my rifles do double duty. I want the option to take larger vermin like coyotes and bobcats. Not that a good high velocity round doesn't work but rather they are so sketchy that it's harder to get very close to them most of the time I like to be able to use a round that I know I can take the longer shots needed.

I didn'tknow that the receivers were grooved for tip-off mounts in 1947.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Good point! I think someone put a grooved receiver on this particular gun, which would indicate a later receiver either from a 511 or 513. Anyhow it was what I wanted in the long run since I wanted to mount a scope on this rifle.

@bigbilllasalle

2 жыл бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman My dad had a Remington Scoremaster .22 which he drilled and tapped himself using a hand held B&D electric drill. He mounted a Weaver side mount on it for a 1/2 inch scope. Superb trigger on that rifle. Without the scope on it, and using the iron sights, I outshot 7 adult shooters three times and took home three frozen turkeys. I was about 15 years old at the time. That was 60 years ago.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigbilllasalle One of the reasons I love posting videos that feature old .22's, is folks like you sharing their experiences. That's a great story, and I thank you for sharing it. The memories, and past experiences we have with these old guns are what make them so special. Just wondering.........do you still own that Scoremaster rifle?

@bigbilllasalle

2 жыл бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman It was passed down through the family, I'm not sure who has it now, but I.m sure it is still family owned.

Pissed off some ants

Do any have serial #s

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Firearms made before October 22 1968 were not required to have serial numbers. The National Firearms Act was passed in 1968, and thereby all gun manufacturers in America stamped the receivers and/or frame of their products to comply with federal regulations. Also, any firearm imported into the US had to have a serial number as required by the act.

ALRIGHT...!!!......I HAVE THIS MODEL...BUT WITH GLOBE SIGHTS."PEEP"....I HAVNT HAD IT LONG..ONLY SHOT IT A FEW TIMES...PEEP SIGHTS ARE DIFFICULT FOR ME TO SEE THRU...RECIEVER ISNT TAPPED OR GROOVED..JUST THE BARREL IS TAPPED ... THAT WOULD ACCOMMODATE A LONG TUBE SCOPE

Open sights 50 yards standing, my choice

I have got a 513 T also and it was I think a military target practice gun and it is a tack driver I have a Browning model 52 Winchester replacement that is nowhere near what this gun is terrible grouping .. My 1022 Ruger shoots better than my Browning 52 very big disappointment

All the new guns are junk compared to the older even basic models.

@alabamaoutdoors4468

2 жыл бұрын

2018 marlin model 60 plenty of one hole groups at 25 yds and 1/2 at 50 yds

@aircommando505

2 жыл бұрын

@@alabamaoutdoors4468 The 60 is still an older style model. I meant the new plastic space guns.

@alabamaoutdoors4468

2 жыл бұрын

@@aircommando505 the 60 comes with nearly bull barrel compared to a ruger 10/22 ,I' have a plastic stocked 223 cold bore shot hits 1in right at 50 yds il figure out the problem or get rid of it

@aircommando505

2 жыл бұрын

@@alabamaoutdoors4468 Used to have a 99 M-1, my 10-22 has a Shaw barrel and blows out the 10 ring. Just wish more ammo was around to try out different rounds to see whats best.

@randallsullivan3692

2 жыл бұрын

@@aircommando505 99 M-1 was my first rifle. Still have it but broke the stock doing drill team practice flips. Countless rounds through it and it will still stack 'em in a competition target. Unfortunately, can't say the same for my old eyes.