Modern Remington rifles in your collection...?

[BusMaster007]

I've been in contact with Sue Creamer about getting more involved with the Society and doing a few things more related to the modern rifles by Remington.

The focus for so long has been on the old guns.
Maybe it's time to gain the interest in newer guns and see what we like to shoot.
I've managed to acquire a few specialized Remington rifles.

1998 XP-100R / .223 ( OK, it's a Long Range PISTOL... )

1989 700 BDL 'AS' / 7mm Rem.Mag. ( my FIRST Big Game rifle )
1995 700 BDL-DM / .338 'unembellished' ( since sold to get the .375 ULTRA )
2001 700 BDL POLICE / .308
2002 700 BDL / .375 ULTRA
2000 7400 Carbine Synthetic / .30-06
1955? 740 Woodsmaster with 5-digit serial # / .30-06
199? 597 / .22LR
19?? 572 / .22LR

and the ubiquitous 870 / 12-ga., except I got the EXPRESS SUPER MAG!

I've got a couple of extra stocks laying around so I can switch them and change the look and feel of the rifle, OR, I may have to get another rifle to put into them!

Getting more involved may have to be put off for a few more months, but at least I can start posting in here and get to know a few of the RSA Members by being on the Message Board.
Gotta start somewhere.

[BusMaster007]

Uh-oh...now I've got to post something that is 'diplomatic'.

I was hoping someone would share their inventory of more recently made Remington rifles.
On some Forums, Remington rifles are regarded as sub-standard and poorly designed.
Now I find that even on the RSA Forum, nobody wants to talk about them!!!

My mention of talking with Sue at RSA was for a reason.
As I understand it, RSA has less than 1,000 Members WORLDWIDE...
I was looking forward to finding some excitement here on this Forum for a morale boost and incentive to become more involved, as time allowed, with RSA.

If the only interest is in "Remingtons of the Dead", then I guess I'll enjoy what I've got and somebody ELSE can write about it in 50-125 years, if you see where I'm going with this...
If there is actually some interest in getting current and living Remington owners/shooters to join RSA and increase the knowledge base for the 'study' in the here and now, for future reference, well, we all might benefit!
Especially getting the Membership # well above 1,000.
How many hunters are out there shooting the Remington 700 rifles?
POLICE? MILITARY? Retired Police & Military?
How do we get the word out and them interested?
What do they know that many of us can learn from?


I'm busy imagining ALL my Remingtons into something I want to shoot and giving them my own history.
I'm curious about what others have done to make their Remingtons unique or what story they have to tell.

Here's a story for you, for example:
"My oldest daughter's first word she learned to read was 'Remington'..."
That's a true story, and I'm sure there are many others just waiting to be told.

[BusMaster007]

I've been to rimfirecentral and posted there many times. It's a great site.

If you have the links to those modern Remington rifle threads for this site, that'd be a great time saver. Otherwise, I'll start searching.

Thanks.

[Rem725]

..................Bus, you asked for an inventory list of some modern guns. I’m a collector of Remington C.F. slide action rifles. I guess the early ones, 1912-So Bus and you other hunter/shooters let’s get some activity going. Are the Remington rifles really perfect?

Are the Remington rifles really perfect?

Not since the 60's. Remingtons (bolt guns) had there peak 1940 - 1962 with the 720, 721, 722, and 725. They just don't make them like they used to. Add the early 40x, xb, and 37's.

[Guest]

Bus, I think I know how you feel. I joined the RSA during it's first years only to quit after two years because the model 14 was too new. I was unable to get any information on the gun I collected. Two years ago I began to ask some questions on this site. I found other people shared my area of interest. So I rejoined the RSA and have taken the time to attend a seminar. 141 is right there are alot of people looking into the "new stuff." I have a Peerless, three 700 rifles, and a 40X. I don't spend alot of time researching these guns because I collect the model 14, but I know it would be a good idea for someone to gather the data while it is still fresh. I would be happy to give you any information I have. I also encourage you to continue to post questions. You are the next generation of RSA collectors now. It may take a little work, but you will find people of like minds if you keep trying. That's when things get good. I'll the looking forward to your next post.

[BusMaster007]

I understand the need to get the gunsafe down to a certain number of calibers.
I've made recent choices in my 'collection' of firearms that kept the versatility alive, but at the same time didn't begin any new ventures in buying scope mounts, magazines or additional calibers.

I even sold a semi-auto Swedish AG42-B Ljungman in 6.5x55 that I'd had for 7 yrs., because after I fired it, the 'magic' was all in my head!
The 1901 all matching #'s M96 bolt-action, though, I KEPT!
I'd LOVE to have the 1994 Remington Classic in this caliber.

Unless a physical condition prevented me from shooting the various centerfire cartridges available, I'd never limit myself to the .22LR.
I can see it if it were a necessity, though.

[dick_tracy1953]

I have two Remington 722's (257 Roberts/300 Savage), one Remington 721 (30.06), and four Remington 58 Sportsman shotguns ( 20, 20, 12, 12).

Also I own one 1903A3, two 1903's, and one Model 1917 that are Remington rifles.

As far as modern firearms goes, I have one 12 gauge Remington 1100, one 20 gauge standard Remington 1100 skeet, one 12 gauge Wingmaster Trap, one Remington 700 ( 7mm-08 ), one Remington 700 Mountain (308), and one Remington 541X.

I think that the 541X is an excellent rifle. The Mountain is not a target gun, however, it groups best taking three shots. As for the Remington 700 in 7mm-08 goes, I placed two almost touching rounds in a 3.5 inch black circle at two hundred meters. I can not wait to adjust the trigger but otherwise that rifle can shoot. I have not benched any of my Remingtons nor any other gun so 3.5 inch freehand at 200 meters is my test.

I agree that the early rifles and shotguns are more responsive but any firearm can become one with the shooter.

[John Gyde]

The RSA is making a real effort to include modern Remingtons. Did you notice the article on the 870s???

Also. have you tried the new 597 22 rifles. I love old Remington 22s, but the 597 is as good as any of them in function...

John Gyde

[REMNUTT]

I HAVE BEEN INTERESTED IN THE 742 AND 760 RIFLES FOR QUITE A WHILE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY 742 RIFLES IN THE 60'S HAD THE BEAR AND THE DEER ON THE RECIEVERS. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION I CAN GET ON THESE DEER AND BEAR RIFLES.

[GeneM]

I cover the production of Models 740, 742 and 760 by caliber, grade and year in my book Remington Autoloading and Pump-Action Rifles. These were Model 742 ADL grade rifles and CDL grade carbines produced from 1960 - 1963.

Rifles: .30-06 - 22,952; .308 W - 4,726; .280 R - 1,715; 6mm R - 855.
Carbines: .30-06 - 4,112, .308 W - 1,070; .280 R - 186.

The October 2005 issue of the American Rifleman has an article on the Models 760 & 7600 Pump-Action rifles.

While it is true that "Wally World" has rifles that are like peas in a pod there are some unusual ones being produced today. Grice Wholesale of Clearfield, PA orders non-cataloged limited runs from Remington that are exclusive to them. This year they have high gloss maple stocked 7600s. They had 7600s with deer scenes in the 1990s and almost every year they have 7600s in calibers such as 7mm-08, .25-06 and .260 Rem.

I have been corresponding with a number of collectors of the pumps and semi-autos. They have several, shoot most of them but don't think of themselves as collectors.

If interested in the book contact me off forum.

Gene Myszkowski
genejan61@berk.com

[remingtongeo]

I think a little talk about the new rifles is important. This subject has gotten more response than any I've seen on this forum in years.

I love my Remington 22's and that includes the new ones. I picked up a 504, s.n. 79x, when they first came out. I used the "x" because I foregot the last number. I also took the 597 out to S.D. and shot quite a few pdogs with it. The 572 smooth bore is the second one I own and is new. And the pride of my new Remingtons is the Friends of NRA 572. It is just wonderfull. The reciever is stainless and gold inlaid. The blue is dark and has a great lustor to it. The wood is to die for and the fit and finish is equal to any Remington I've ever seen.

I think we could all look at the Remington products available today and see something that will be a collectable classic in the furture.

[BusMaster007]

I think a little talk about the new rifles is important. This subject has gotten more response than any I've seen on this forum in years...

...I think we could all look at the Remington products available today and see something that will be a collectable classic in the furture.

That's the interest I was looking for!

[BusMaster007]

Nice to see some pix!
I'm not able to post pix at this time ( sorry! ), but will post like a madman when I can.
Anybody with some pix of 'newer' guns?