Scope on a Remington Sportmaster 512?

Idempotent · 06-23-2009, 10:48 PM

I have a Remington Sportmaster 512. It's actually quite a nice rifle, and it's unusual in that it's a bolt-action with a tubular magazine. Right now it's entirely stock, with the original iron sights.

I'm thinking of putting a scope on it. I know the .22 LR doesn't have very good performance past 100 yards, but even at 100 yards, with the iron sights, I just can't do very well. I can basically hit the target, period, and that's about it. I don't know if it's my shooting technique, or that, at 100 yards, the target just appears so darn small.

So, does it make sense to put a scope on a .22 rifle to use at 100 yards? And if so, how would I go about doing that with this particular rifle? I will admit to being a complete novice when it comes to accessorizing my rifle. I don't think it's tapped for any scope holes, but maybe the rear iron sight is removable and a scope can go in there?

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Idempotent · 06-29-2009, 09:17 AM

Hrmm, well, the Wikipedia article does have some pictures, though I can take some more of my own if it would help. I guess not enough people are familiar with this gun to offer advice on it. Is there any generalized advice on scoping .22s that might help me?

techoca · 06-29-2009, 11:54 AM

That 512 is a fabulous old .22 rifle. I would not put a scope on it if it were mine. I would buy me a modern .22 for a plinker. I have a 511 Scoremaster that belonged to my Grandfather. My 511 was manufactured in October of 1945, just one month after the end of WWII. Mine is a tack driver! For what it's worth, that is my take.

If you wish to know the date of manufacture of your rifle I am attaching a couple of files to help you identify.

techoca

mr.t7024 · 06-30-2009, 06:44 PM

I HAVE ONE, BROUGHT IT TO A MACHINIST IN HARVARD ,MA AND HE GROOVED THE RECEIVOR FOR ME SO I COULD MOUNT A SCOPE. IT IS NOW A TACK DRIVER. MY RIFLE IS A 512 SINGLE SHOT TARGET MASTER.

CampingJosh · 06-30-2009, 09:17 PM

I have a 512 also, though I would never dream of putting glass on it. I inherited it, and it will stay the way it came to me.

If you want a scope, I would suggest that you take it to a gunsmith. It shouldn't hurt too bad.

06-23-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
Idempotent V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 51	Scope on a Remington Sportmaster 512? I have a Remington Sportmaster 512. It's actually quite a nice rifle, and it's unusual in that it's a bolt-action with a tubular magazine. Right now it's entirely stock, with the original iron sights. I'm thinking of putting a scope on it. I know the .22 LR doesn't have very good performance past 100 yards, but even at 100 yards, with the iron sights, I just can't do very well. I can basically hit the target, period, and that's about it. I don't know if it's my shooting technique, or that, at 100 yards, the target just appears so darn small. So, does it make sense to put a scope on a .22 rifle to use at 100 yards? And if so, how would I go about doing that with this particular rifle? I will admit to being a complete novice when it comes to accessorizing my rifle. I don't think it's tapped for any scope holes, but maybe the rear iron sight is removable and a scope can go in there? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! -->

06-29-2009, 09:17 AM	#2
Idempotent V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 51	Re: Scope on a Remington Sportmaster 512? Hrmm, well, the Wikipedia article does have some pictures, though I can take some more of my own if it would help. I guess not enough people are familiar with this gun to offer advice on it. Is there any generalized advice on scoping .22s that might help me?

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mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 733	Re: Scope on a Remington Sportmaster 512? I HAVE ONE, BROUGHT IT TO A MACHINIST IN HARVARD ,MA AND HE GROOVED THE RECEIVOR FOR ME SO I COULD MOUNT A SCOPE. IT IS NOW A TACK DRIVER. MY RIFLE IS A 512 SINGLE SHOT TARGET MASTER. Last edited by mr.t7024; 06-30-2009 at 06:48 PM..

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