Remington 541 T

[ryan]

I was up at the cabin where I deer hunt last weekend. While up there we did a little red squirrel hunting. I dont have a 22 , but I used brads. That is the finest 22 I have ever handled, much less shot. It is a Remington 541 T. He bought it when he was about 16 from a shool teacher of his for 15$ and a box of 20 guage empties. The guy he bought it from had about four that he got from a boy scout camp that had recently gone under. It came with Lyman peep sights, sooo nice.
Anybody else had one of these rifles, I think this one must be from the mid-late 70's.

I think there is something to the claim "they just dont make'em like they used to".

[jimh]

I bet it was hard to let go of it after a few rounds. there are some very very good shooting afforable rimfires out there right now but they don't have the looks that some of these older ones did. and we where all to dumb to realize it back when we could have picked them up cheap.

[klsm54]

Those 541-T's were a fine rifle. Can't believe the deal he got. I'd like to buy a truckload for that price.

[ryan]

Your telling me!
He just about cries when he thinks back because he could have bought about 3 more if he thought there was a reason to.

[calsibley]

Hello Ryan,

I'll certainly agree with you that they don't make them like they used to. Most of my really top notch rifles come from that period. I don't know much about the Remington 541 though. Is this a bolt action or a semi automatic? Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

[Bill]

The 541-T is the heavy barrel model of the 541 which was a clip fed bolt action rifle of the 70's and one of the most accurate. Some of the early Remington rifles in the target models shot as well or better but the 541-T was a better looking rifle. One that I always thought I should have along with the 541-Custom which had the engraved reciver and some really funky looking wood grain pistol grip caps and forend tips and butt plates but were actually one awsome rifle too.
If you find one and can get it reasonable grab it. You won't regret it.

[jimiowa]

calsibley said:

Hello Ryan,

I'll certainly agree with you that they don't make them like they used to. Most of my really top notch rifles come from that period. I don't know much about the Remington 541 though. Is this a bolt action or a semi automatic? Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

It is a bolt action Cal. A bit unusual in that it had locking lugs on the back of the bolt. I locked up so the bolt was aligned with the chamber. Not like many rimfires in its price range and below that only locked on the thrust lug the bolt hooked to. The 580/581 are the common working mans version of this rifle and though not pretty very good rifles.
The 541 and 541 T were a premium model with a fine walnut stock.
They are hard to come by in some parts because people shooting factory sporter class bench rest snap them up. In truth the 541 often will outshoot a 541T.
The reason as I understand it is that since the barrel is pinned to the reciever, the lighter sporter barrel causes less stress.
Cal, I know you follow Benchrest, if you check the records for sporter rimfire, you will find these rifles fairly often. Many will be smithed by a Brian Vogelar from Central City, Iowa. This man has a magic touch with Remington triggers. I have met him a great guy.

Cal, check the shooters bible for pricing, but if you run across one of these at a reasonable price, you won`t regret it.

[calsibley]

Hello jimiowa,

Thanks for the helpful information. I saw one for sale the other night. Now if I can remember where I put that Canadian Firearm newspaper I can get the price. You know, I'm growing weary of the weight of heavy barreled rifle so a sporter might be a welcome change. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

[jimiowa]

I forgot to mention there is also a model 540,(older ones were sold as 540 targetmaster) which is a singleshot position target model. They also are fine rifles. I have only seen two, one in a heavy position stock. The other was possibly nylon, or some kind of synthetic. It was made around the time the nylon 66 was out which leads me to believe it may have been nlyon. Am still regretting not buying it.