Hey, I have a matchmaster that hasn't been fired in probably 30 years. I would like to take it to the range next time I go. The gun has been basically sitting in a soft (leather) rifle case in my parents closest with the bolt removed. Should I be worried about shooting it? Do I need to do anything before shooting it?
Remington Matchmaster 513T
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Ensure the rifle is unloaded. Make sure it functions correctly. The bolt should #### on opening the action or on closing the bolt after you reinsert it.. With the bolt open , pull the trigger and hold it back. Close and lower the bolt handle slowly. The bolt should close and decock smoothly. If the firing pin hangs up or delays in travelling forward it may need to be cleaned and lubed sparingly. Once you have done this , open the action,remove the bolt and check the bore for clearance. The only thing you should see is the rifling in the bore. If anything is in the bore ,swab it out .Then take it and shoot it. You have a nice rifle , enjoy it !
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Yes, be worried, until it is known to function safely.
A quick inspection should give you an idea of it's overall condition. Use some lighter fluid to wash the trigger assembly, bolt body, and safety. Just wipe dry when done washing, any fluid left will act as a lubricant. Make sure the bore is clear of obstructions.
BTW, storing guns in soft cases or leather holsters is a bad idea. The fabric can hold moisture causing rust, and tannins and other chemicals found in some leathers can attack a gun's finish. I'd give your gun a good cleaning to make sure the moving parts, springs, firing pin, etc., aren't gummed up with dried gun oil or lube. Make sure you clean the barrel and ensure there are no obstructions. Lightly oil the moving parts thereafter and you should be good to go.
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And you'll have to put a rear sight or scope on it.
Hey guys, I know it's been a while and I hate resurrecting old posts but no need to start a new one. The gun fires great and I appreciate the help. But... I am in need of some help again. I just bought a scope today and I have no idea how to install it. What do I do?????? Lol...
Hey guys, I know it's been a while and I hate resurrecting old posts but no need to start a new one. The gun fires great and I appreciate the help. But... I am in need of some help again. I just bought a scope today and I have no idea how to install it. What do I do?????? Lol...
From the looks of that, you need to take it to a smith. I don't see a dovetail or holes for a rail/rings. Nice looking rifle though!
A beauty of a rifle, and I would hate to be tasked with finding another one as nice. The 'ol Remingtons are fantastic shooters.
Have you tried to poke holes in paper using the original aperture sight? Do you simply prefer shooting with optics?
Have you tried to poke holes in paper using the original aperture sight? Do you simply prefer shooting with optics?
The scope is suppost to be mounted in those hole in the barrel with blocks.
Hard to find those scoped these days, they turn up at gun shows
I have blocks for marlin / ballard.
You will devalue that gun if you drill and tap the receiver, I know it is tempting.
I would keep it as is and try to find the proper scope and buy another gun for the modern hunting scope.
you could get a ruger or savage, etc and save the good one to put all the holes in the same place, with the right ammo and practice.
Just my 2c from a old fart
Hard to find those scoped these days, they turn up at gun shows
I have blocks for marlin / ballard.
You will devalue that gun if you drill and tap the receiver, I know it is tempting.
I would keep it as is and try to find the proper scope and buy another gun for the modern hunting scope.
you could get a ruger or savage, etc and save the good one to put all the holes in the same place, with the right ammo and practice.
Just my 2c from a old fart
Track down the Unertl scope mount for it, and an old rimfire scope...
The 513T is becoming collectible, and prices are climbing. If you list one in as good a condition as yours is in the US for $500, it will sell, fast... They don't seem to go for as much up here, because they aren't as well known.
My uncle has one, with the Unertl mount and an old 4x rimfire scope (smaller than 1 inch ring, can't remember what the exact diameter is), and the thing is frighteningly accurate, with pretty much any ammo you run through them.
These were originally created for marksmanship training for the US military in WWII, so they could train ROTC and DCM on less expensive ammo. If it has "US Property" marked on the barrel and receiver, it's a serious collector's piece.
Even without the "US Property" markings on it, they're still fairly collectible. And they're still used on competition fairly frequently down in the states. One of the most accurate mass production .22 rifles ever made.
Try Numrich Gun Parts Corp (in the US) to see if they have the proper scope mount for it. You'll be able to find one of the older smaller diameter rimfire scopes for it without trouble at pretty much any gun show for less than $100 (probably less than $50, actually, if you really hound the tables at a gun show).
The 513T is becoming collectible, and prices are climbing. If you list one in as good a condition as yours is in the US for $500, it will sell, fast... They don't seem to go for as much up here, because they aren't as well known.
My uncle has one, with the Unertl mount and an old 4x rimfire scope (smaller than 1 inch ring, can't remember what the exact diameter is), and the thing is frighteningly accurate, with pretty much any ammo you run through them.
These were originally created for marksmanship training for the US military in WWII, so they could train ROTC and DCM on less expensive ammo. If it has "US Property" marked on the barrel and receiver, it's a serious collector's piece.
Even without the "US Property" markings on it, they're still fairly collectible. And they're still used on competition fairly frequently down in the states. One of the most accurate mass production .22 rifles ever made.
Try Numrich Gun Parts Corp (in the US) to see if they have the proper scope mount for it. You'll be able to find one of the older smaller diameter rimfire scopes for it without trouble at pretty much any gun show for less than $100 (probably less than $50, actually, if you really hound the tables at a gun show).
