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Remington 541
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Richard Simmons
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Beautiful. I'm gonna have to get me one of these. I don't think there is another American .22 rimfire that looks as sexy as this one.
I was really into the 541's. Have a 541S, 541T and 541X from DCM.
I haven't shot them since I purchased a CZ453 with the single set trigger.
I have a Weaver .22 scope mounted on the 453. I have it sighted in at 50 yards. The scope has the heavier base cross hair that tapers. I use the top of the V of the taper like a German post and shoot 1.5 inch steel at 100 yards. It works great.
The 50 yard zero is because this is my Ky squirrel rifle.
I haven't shot them since I purchased a CZ453 with the single set trigger.
I have a Weaver .22 scope mounted on the 453. I have it sighted in at 50 yards. The scope has the heavier base cross hair that tapers. I use the top of the V of the taper like a German post and shoot 1.5 inch steel at 100 yards. It works great.
The 50 yard zero is because this is my Ky squirrel rifle.
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Richard Simmons
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It’s been a minute since I started this thread but thought I’d update it. My father called me yesterday to let me know he was having the rifle shipped to my LGS. I’m looking forward to being reunited with the firearm but I also recognize how it must feel to dad as he starts to pass on his guns.
Once it arrives I’ll try and get my photobucket account straightened out and post some photos.
Once it arrives I’ll try and get my photobucket account straightened out and post some photos.
I've had a 541-S in the safe for about 30 years. Last shot it ~~25 years ago.
few handling dings, but otherwise pretty good. If Ican figure out a fair price for it, I'll sell it, because I need to downsize. I have m--ore 22s than i need--my Sako 78 does well for squirrels, and the Krico DST is good for everything else
few handling dings, but otherwise pretty good. If Ican figure out a fair price for it, I'll sell it, because I need to downsize. I have m--ore 22s than i need--my Sako 78 does well for squirrels, and the Krico DST is good for everything else
BLACKHAWKNJ
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Bought mine 25-30 years ago, paid $250 for it. Consider it my premier .22.
Only drawback the cheap plastic magazines.
Only drawback the cheap plastic magazines.
Not a fan of the platform. Our club has three of the single shot target models. All have been out of action for years with sheared bolt stop pins. Every year or so I see if I can find that part. Never have. Local smith tried duplicating it and it was only moderately successful. I will admit the college club is hard on equipment, and the round count on these is way up there. But the design seems delicate to me.
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I purchased a NIB 541S back in the late 80's or early 90's. It was stolen along with some other Remington Long Guns in a home burglary. The felon was caught but had thrown the guns into a creek where they were recovered to then set in an evidence locker for several months. After the sentencing the very rusty guns were returned to me. I restored them to functionality. The 541S, although no-longer pretty, shoots most brands of good 22 LR target grade ammo with acceptable accuracy for a sporter.
LittleCooner
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I have never owned one, but have shot one a great deal, best friend and hunting partner has had two over the past 40 years. They shoot great compared to other cheaper guns.
Those plastic mags are the weak spot. A guy in East Tennessee makes steel mags and my buddy has a couple for his gun. His name is John Reed and he is famous for his mags for these guns. You need to find his number by using rimfire central and order some mags. You will be pleased.
My choice is the 52 Win sporter reproductions by Mirokru, I have two and for me they are superior to the Rem 541 S,
Enjoy your gun, pick up a couple of metal mags from Tennessee and by a few bricks of SK ammo, these actions will put a smile on your face. 22LR in this category really shine if you feed them quality ammo, ammo is one item you get what you pay for in a 22. Consist .4 inch to .5 inch groups at 50 are usually available from these guns with quality ammo.
Those plastic mags are the weak spot. A guy in East Tennessee makes steel mags and my buddy has a couple for his gun. His name is John Reed and he is famous for his mags for these guns. You need to find his number by using rimfire central and order some mags. You will be pleased.
My choice is the 52 Win sporter reproductions by Mirokru, I have two and for me they are superior to the Rem 541 S,
Enjoy your gun, pick up a couple of metal mags from Tennessee and by a few bricks of SK ammo, these actions will put a smile on your face. 22LR in this category really shine if you feed them quality ammo, ammo is one item you get what you pay for in a 22. Consist .4 inch to .5 inch groups at 50 are usually available from these guns with quality ammo.
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DWalt
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541 magazines will interchange with the Models 77 and 10C Nylon semiauto rifles (which are actually identical). For reasons unknown to me, 5-round magazines are difficult to find. I think someone makes metal magazines which are fairly pricey. I have a Remington 10C with a single 10 round plastic magazine I have experienced no problems with. But I would like to find one or two 5-rounders at a decent price. The ten round magazines are too ungainly. In fact, I keep the ten round magazine in a flannel pouch tied to the trigger guard when not in use.
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remshooter
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for better magazines for Rem 541 /581 series rifles . like LittleCooner said , for metal magazines contact John Reed . at [email protected]
John Reed
1361 Warrior Path
Maryville ,TN 37803
..........for better new made plastic magazine .. made from one of those plastic printers ..contact Trekker Design and Manufacturing or
[email protected]
+1 (503) 547-9356.... all this on Remfire central forum. i have bought both
John Reed
1361 Warrior Path
Maryville ,TN 37803
..........for better new made plastic magazine .. made from one of those plastic printers ..contact Trekker Design and Manufacturing or
[email protected]
+1 (503) 547-9356.... all this on Remfire central forum. i have bought both
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I have a 541S & find it to be very accurate. Of course the 2-7 Leopold doesn't hurt. It seems to be a bit more accurate than my 513T, but the 513 only has
receiver sight.
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receiver sight.
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I have a 541-T with a sporter barrel made in 1987. Bought it new in 2019 for $425. Purchased 2 ten round mags. Started shooting the rimfire match at the club. Found out a lot about different ammo, but the big learn was about torque on the stock screws. Tried different torque settings front and rear. Fantastic difference in accuracy. Settled on 20 front and 19 rear. Long time friend who shoots an identical gun has entirely different torque settings. These Guys torque the stock screws on all Their rimfire rifles. They mostly shoot CZ. Weatherby, and Remington. Buy a quality torque screwdriver and start at 20 & 20 and go from there.
I had the heavy barreled version that I purchased new unfortunately the one I owned suffered pretty badly from a cold barrel first round flier. The first round would be 3 or more inches away from the rest of the group . The first several groups from the gun would be in the 3" range at 50 yds ...after warming up the groups would shrink considerably but once the gun was set aside for more than a few minutes the fliers would start all over again. I sent it back to Remington and then later had it professionally pillar bedded but could never cure of those fliers basically making the gun useless.
I now own the sporter version of the 541T that I purchased used about 12 yrs. ago for $350...excellent condition with original box/paperwork.
I did have to get it pillar bedded in order for it to shoot consistently but it does shoot pretty well and I really like the rifle . I find it a very comfortable fit with an excellent trigger .
They are out there but I've watched the prices slowly climb over the years typically ranging from about $600 -$ 1000 depending on the condition and wether or not it includes the box.
I now own the sporter version of the 541T that I purchased used about 12 yrs. ago for $350...excellent condition with original box/paperwork.
I did have to get it pillar bedded in order for it to shoot consistently but it does shoot pretty well and I really like the rifle . I find it a very comfortable fit with an excellent trigger .
They are out there but I've watched the prices slowly climb over the years typically ranging from about $600 -$ 1000 depending on the condition and wether or not it includes the box.
