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Offline zack

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Remington targetmaster mod 510
« on: November 28, 2006, 12:25:38 PM »
any opininions on this old single shot bolt action? i just picked it up. it appears to be in top shape. its easier to load & the safety is easier to use than the model 514 i have. these old guns are good to have around when the grandsons are here. what are 510's & 514's worth?
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Re: Remington targetmaster mod 510
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2006, 03:10:55 AM »
Zack- I have one of the old 510. I cut my teeth with that rifle and love it. They sell for between $85-125.00 depending on shape.

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Re: Remington targetmaster mod 510
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2006, 04:39:58 AM »
My first rifle was a 514 BR (Boys Rifle) single shot.  I was four years old when my parents bought it for me.  My father taught me how to shoot with the open sights and its never had a scope on it.  Although it has pretty much been retired, I recently shot it and it shoots just fine.  I have a hard time walking away from any of these old guns when I see them on the shelf.  They are great for novice shooters and easy to function and maintain. It should provide you and the grandsons with lots of enjoyment.  Good grab.

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Re: Remington targetmaster mod 510
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2006, 03:04:56 PM »
Mine is 59 years old, got it for my 8th birthday.  Great 22, still very accurate.
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Re: Remington targetmaster mod 510
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2006, 04:32:30 PM »
Hey guys,

I own a Dec 1946 510, single shot 'TargetMaster'.

and a Sept 1946 511 'ScoreMaster', (clip fed version of 510.)

(Both a little younger than I am !)

They have no scope rails, and just the standard open sights fitted.

Triggers are as issued, but still good and crisp.

Both have been refurbished, to a lesser or greater extent at some stage of their life.

Who knows their history, how they found their way this far from home, how many owners they've given pleasure to, or how many pests and varmints have been despatched in their lifetimes.

I find with my deteriorating eyesight that it is a struggle to line-up rear and fore sights, and the target, without there being a measure of blur, and consequently, I tend to string the shots a bit.

My best targets to date have been with Australian made Winchester Power Point HVHP's, but I managed a couple good'uns this week with some Peters HVHP as well.

Have a look at what they do at 25mtrs off the bench.
I line-up top of fore parallel and centered with top of rear, with the red target roundel (8 ring) sitting in full view, just above the top of rear.
(The second target was done while adjusting the sights.)
The 510 hits centre on the rear sight's first adjustment notch, the 511, the third notch.







cheers,
Sean in 'Godzone'

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Re: Remington targetmaster mod 510
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2006, 12:32:39 AM »
That's some mighty good shootin' there, pardner.  Hold on to those two fine examples of early shooting iron. :)

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Re: Remington targetmaster mod 510
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2006, 04:52:25 PM »
Thanks.

I have a question, if anyone can help, please.

The bolt handle is a bit loose in the lug that it slots into.

It appears to be pinned/punched in.

Any suggestions on how I can get it so it fits securely without any movement ?

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Re: Remington targetmaster mod 510
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2006, 12:08:44 AM »
Sorry, I can't help you.  But, you might post this question on the Gunsmithing Board.  Perhaps gunnut69 can offer some assistance.

Good Luck :)

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