Vintage JROTC Match Rifle question (smallbore)
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Vintage JROTC Match Rifle question (smallbore)
Back in the early 80's I was a member of our Army JROTC Rifle Team. I'm trying to remember the model of smallbore rifles we used. I do remember a Winchester Bolt-Action that accepted the under-stock palm rest and the changeable butt plate. I also remember it having a tubular front site that had interchangeable slide inserts. Also a Remington with similar accessories but it seems like the remington was a step lower in quality and would accept a small 6?-Round clip. Both had a disk military peep site on the rear. For some reason I want to say I remember my 1st Sgt stating a price of around $2500 at that time??? (May be way off base there...)
Do these possibly ring a bell with anyone? Thanks in advance.
Do these possibly ring a bell with anyone? Thanks in advance.
I can assure you that .....
the 513T did not cost near that much. It was my first rifle and introduction to target shooting...circa 1960. I used it as a member of my high school rifle team. The others on the line were typically Winchester 52's and a few Anshcutz as well. My parents were not all that affluent and I believe parted with around $80-$100 if I recall. My first coach was a fine man (long gone) by the name of Bob Weideman in Norristown PA. He was a retired police officer and strong advocate of proper training for young shooters. Guess it worked out ok. I still enjoy the sport. The 513T exchanged for a Diana 75T -01 in the 80's. Evolution I guess. $.02 or nostalgia. Thanks!
CraigE
CraigE
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You were absolutely heads on with the two models. Once I saw the images, I knew for a fact that these were the exact models. Thanks!