E. · Rifle
Remington Model 521T
Bolt action · .22 Long Rifle · introduced 1947
Also known as Remington 521T, Remington 521-T, Junior Special
About the Remington Model 521T
The Remington Model 521T is a bolt-action .22 rimfire target rifle introduced in 1947 as a mid-priced training and small-bore competition arm. Chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long and .22 Long Rifle, it fed from a detachable six-round box magazine and carried a 25-inch barrel with a Lyman receiver peep sight, making it a popular choice for junior marksmanship and club-level target shooting until production ended in 1968.
A staple of American junior rifle programs and small-bore clubs in the mid-20th century, the 521T earned a reputation as an accurate, affordable trainer that introduced generations of young shooters to target marksmanship.
Remington Model 521T specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker-fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Calibres
- .22 Long Rifle
- Magazine capacity
- 6 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 635 mm (25.0 in)
- Overall length
- 1143 mm (45.0 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 2.95 kg (6.50 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:16 in (406 mm)
- Rifling
- 6 grooves, right-hand twist
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- blued
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 330 m/s (1083 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 141 J (104 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 90 m
History
- Introduced
- 1947
- Discontinued
- 1968
- Production status
- Discontinued
- Country of origin
- US
- Designer
- Remington Research & Development
Features
- Takedown design
- Lyman receiver peep sight
- Target-style stock
- Detachable box magazine
Safety
- Manual safety
Marketed as the 'Junior Special'; the 521T target grade differed from the standard 521TL chiefly in its target sights and stock. About 66,000 were built.
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