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#1 · (Edited)
Thought I'd mention that I visited a gun shop and they told me that you can now order the Remie 547. They said the retail price was around $1300 for the LR version and they were willing to sell it for about $1050.

The price shocked me. I was expecting them to sell for around $800 like the Weatherby. So, I have a feeling this model will not last long in the market as it is priced in the Anshutz/Cooper area. Any thoughts?

As an aside, I looked at the new Ruger LCP 380 auto pocket model in person. It will be priced around $300. Kel Tec will not be able to compete with the new pocket auto with the strong Ruger name. The Rugers aren't for sale yet. I don't particularly like pocket autos, but I frankly was wanting to reach for my wallet on this one. It's sweet with a 8 lb trigger.
 
#43 ·
Not to be an A-&%$e, but I have a Marlin 917V in .17 hmr w/ a rifle basix trigger that shoots better then their test target! :eek:

Marlin ain't pure-ty though, just performs very well! :D
 
#45 ·
I can't speak for someone else's test target, but mine plainly said 100 yards on it. The 5 shot group was 0.816 inches (by my caliper). That is within their advertised guarantee of 0.5 inches or less. It would be helpful if they would also tell what ammo was used.

BTW, if the test target was shot with the action in the stock, rather than locked into a test fixture, it would explain why these test groups don't make most of us jump up and down. Depending on what scope is used by the test shooter, how skilled is the shooter, how he/she is feeling that day, any parallax error from the shooter's eye position, etc., the test group is likely to be capable of being beaten by a very good shooter that takes the time to find out what ammo that particular rifle likes best. No one should expect it to prove benchrest accuracy, but I'm quite confident that any of them will provide "minute of squirrel" accuracy. Yes, I know there are lots of other 22's that will also do that for less money. I have no argument with them. To each his own. If I were Remington, I'd be worried most about the Weatherby (Anschutz 64) Mark XXII that came out last year. It has comparable accuracy, great looks, and costs less. I can't figure out why anyone would buy the comparable (but plainer) model from Anschutz.
 
#51 · (Edited)
547 Custom Shop Stock

Your not thinking that Remington is making the stock do you?
I don't have a clue whether Remington
is sub-contracting the stock production for the 547.

But, as you may surmise, it maybe very probable
that Remington is out-sourcing their Custom Shop stocks.

But, if a sub-contractor is in play, do you think they'll sell to
me (you or anyone else) a genuine, Remington factory, stock? :rolleyes:

And, if they did, do you think Remington would honor
the factory accuracy guarantee on a 547 with an aftermarket stock? :rolleyes:

Remington® Model 547™ Custom Classic Rimfire
- The Ultimate in Rimfire Performance and Design

Remington to guarantee sub-inch, five-shot group accuracy at 100 yards
 
#54 · (Edited)
547 Accuracy Remington will Honor: 50 Yard or 100 Yards

This is the Question I asked at the Remington Online Help Center:

Question Reference #080403-000036
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Summary: 547 Custom
Product Level 1: Firearms
Date Created: 04/03/2008 02:01 PM
Last Updated: 04/03/2008 02:01 PM
Status: Unresolved

Discussion Thread
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Customer (aom22) - 04/03/2008 02:01 PM
A 547 press release http://www.remington.com/library/press/2008/firearms/2008-10.asp
states an accuracy claim of less than 1 inch at 100 yards.

However, the 2008 catalog http://www.remington.com/pdfs/08cat/2008_rifles.pdf - page 24
states 5-shot group of 1/2 inch at fifty yards.

And, the on-line 547 website http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/custom_shop/model_547_custom.asp
state 1/2" minimum group size at 50 yards.

What is the accuracy guarantee Remington will honor - 50 yards or 100 yards.
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#58 ·
Accuracy Guarantee

This is the Question I asked at the Remington Online Help Center:

Question Reference #080403-000036
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Summary: 547 Custom
Product Level 1: Firearms
Date Created: 04/03/2008 02:01 PM
Last Updated: 04/03/2008 02:01 PM
Status: Unresolved

Discussion Thread
---------------------------------------------------------------
Customer (aom22) - 04/03/2008 02:01 PM
A 547 press release http://www.remington.com/library/press/2008/firearms/2008-10.asp
states an accuracy claim of less than 1 inch at 100 yards.

However, the 2008 catalog http://www.remington.com/pdfs/08cat/2008_rifles.pdf - page 24
states 5-shot group of 1/2 inch at fifty yards.

And, the on-line 547 website http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/custom_shop/model_547_custom.asp
state 1/2" minimum group size at 50 yards.

What is the accuracy guarantee Remington will honor - 50 yards or 100 yards.
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Response (Gloria) 04/08/2008 08:28 AM:
Thank you for contacting Remington Country!
We appreciate your interest and support in our Remington products.
The accuracy would be guaranteed at 50 yards.
 
#56 · (Edited)
Guns America: 547 Auction - because of the photo

Posting this auction because of the photo.
Double-click image to enlarge.


Remington 547 Custom in .17 HMR
Price: $999.00


Good looking, rich walnut ... plain, straight-grain stock.
 
#57 ·
I handled a 547 in the 17 this afternoon. The first one I've seen. I thought it was a very nice rifle, the wood wasn't anything special, but it was still a very nice rifle. Says "Remington Custom Shop" on the barrel. If it was a .22LR I may have had serious thoughts about buying it! :D
 
#69 · (Edited)
Mountain Rifle Stock

.... Could be the pix but it looks like they might be using a lighter stain.
Mine is quite dark and you have to concentrate to see the grain at all when not in the sunlight.
The pictures were taken outside under the patio cover in indirect sunlight.
Indoors, the stock does appear, somewhat, dark - darker than I would like.
But, the grain is easy to see under room lighting - fluorescent.

This is the only criticism (preference) I have of my Mountain Rifle.
Well ... other than the black rubber butt plate ...
should be red - with a black spacer.

I love my Mountain Rifle.
It is, even, more attractive
than the M77® Mark II Ultra Light .308 I used to own.
Plus, my rifle has a cheekpiece.
This was something the Ruger lacked and needed.

And, Yes ... I still hold a fondness for Ruger Ultralights.

I've spent sometime thinking about this next statement.
Given the choice between a purchasing a modest custom rifle
or the Remington Mountain Rifle DM.
I would be very hard pressed to justify the need for or cost of a moderately priced custom rifle.

And, considering ... I, still, would need a .22lr mate - enter the Remington 547 Custom.

How about a Kimber?
Thought about it ... But, since they're stopping production of the rimfire line,
the Kimber does not have a detachable box magazine,
lacks a black fore-end tip and are more expensive -
I didn't give Kimber anymore consideration.
 
#70 ·
Very nice rifle. I think they are great for the price. I have 700 CDL in .243 Win. which was a replacement for the 700 classic I had in that caliber. It looks much like the Mountain rifle, but with a standard weight barrel.

I want a Rem 547, but not sure I can justify it, especially the wait. I would sure like to have a CZ 452 FS, but can't make up my mind on caliber. I really like to shoot my .22 mag American, but the .22lr is lots cheaper and not as noisy (have to give my neighbors some consideration).

Anyway, post pictures of that 547 when you get it. Give us a good review as well. You are lucky to be able to get one.

EJ
 
#72 · (Edited)
I hope it shoots good when you get it rigged up. They are beautiful rifles. I put a 541-T on layaway last week. I have never owned a "T", so I'm going to be making some comparisons.

Added: My 547 just says MODEL 547 on the receiver and Remington Custom Shop on the barrel. The manual says 547 Classic.
 
#78 · (Edited)
AOM22: My 547 ... Documentation & Mountain Rifle

My 547 ... Factory Documentation:


The Factory Manual is a 504 instruction manual
that has been altered with a typed, gummed label.


Note: No parts are numbers listed - only item and nomenclature identification.


Extreme Center-to-Center Spread: 7/8 Inches







Remington 547 .22LR & Mountain Rifle DM 260 REM







While I was taking these last three pictures ... my wife said,
"Two of the same rifles!!! Why???"
Of course, she was more than ten feet away.
Even so, her comment just made my day.
 
#80 · (Edited)
Recycled 504 Manual ... Recycled 504 Rifle



And, Yes ... Gerald,

The recycled (I couldn't have said it better) instruction manual
did cause me some consternation.
I paid more than one thousand dollars - not nine hundred dollars.

If, Remington created the 547 to distance itself from shortcomings of the 504 sporters.
Then, the marketing and advertising personnel responsible for the manual ... did poorly.

Mechanically ... I, simply stated, have a re-barreled 504 when a better than average stock,
cut checkering, pistol grip cap, ebony fore-end tip, bright blue barreled action and a trigger job.

Do I suffer from buyers regret?
No. The 547 compliments my Mountain Rifle so well -
I couldn't have asked for a better factory produced mate.

Did I pay too much?
Yes & No ... I think I paid a fair price for quick possession.

I think I need to go to bed - Before I get teed-off. :rolleyes: :D
I love my 547. :bthumb:
 
#82 · (Edited)
Scope for 547 & Mountain Rifle

I've been researching for a telescopic sight to mount on my 547 and Mountain Rifle.

Both rifles will have the same model scope mounted.
The only difference, the 547 scope will be parallax corrected at 60 yards.

I'm considering:


Euro Diamond Riflescope 1.5X-6X-40mm



Mark 4 2.5-8x36mm MR/T M2 Illum. Reticle


The Leupold has the advantage that it has a ranging reticle with illumination.
And it maybe equipped with factory BDC knobs.
I like an illuminated reticle.

The Burris does not have a ranging reticle.
Nor does the factory furnish BDC knobs on this scope.
However, aftermarket BDC knobs are available.

A range finding reticle on a rimfire?
Well, the mil-dot reticle maybe useful in ranging silhouettes.
By, varying the scope power, the size of the mil-dot will change as well.
I'm going to size rimfire silhouettes at 50, 75, 100 and etc.
and note at what power the mil-dot(s) cover or bracket the silhouettes.

Thus, when sizing a silhouette at an unknown distance.
I should be able to correctly determine the firing range.
Then, dial-in the yardage on the BDC knob and fire dead-on.
 
#95 ·
Burris Xtreme Tactical Scope 1.5X-6X-40mm

I've been researching for a telescopic sight to mount on my 547 and Mountain Rifle.

Both rifles will have the same model scope mounted.
The only difference, the 547 scope will be parallax corrected at 60 yards.

I'm considering:


Euro Diamond Riflescope 1.5X-6X-40mm



Mark 4 2.5-8x36mm MR/T M2 Illum. Reticle


The Leupold has the advantage that it has a ranging reticle with illumination.
And it maybe equipped with factory BDC knobs.
I like an illuminated reticle.

The Burris does not have a ranging reticle.
Nor does the factory furnish BDC knobs on this scope.
However, aftermarket BDC knobs are available.

A range finding reticle on a rimfire?
Well, the mil-dot reticle maybe useful in ranging silhouettes.
By, varying the scope power, the size of the mil-dot will change as well.
I'm going to size rimfire silhouettes at 50, 75, 100 and etc.
and note at what power the mil-dot(s) cover or bracket the silhouettes.

Thus, when sizing a silhouette at an unknown distance.
I should be able to correctly determine the firing range.
Then, dial-in the yardage on the BDC knob and fire dead-on.
Well, I think I've decided.
I'm leaning heavily towards the


Burris Xtreme Tactical 1.5-6X40mm Scope.


The optic has been introduced for 2009 by Burris.
But, is not on the market yet.
Hopefully, it won't be too much longer.

I will be installing the same scope on my 547 as well.
But, it will be parallax corrected for rimfire ranges.
 
#85 ·
AOM22,

One simple request if you may. Please take a picture or several of the bolt out of the receiver. I am very interesteding in seeing the locking lugs, the underside and the bolt face. That is the only angles I have not seen. Also a bonus shot would be of the receiver without the bolt installed.

Thank you in advance.
 
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