I FINALLY tracked one down (more on that in a bit) and took it to the range last Friday.
Without even an intial bore cleaning (I checked the bore with a bore light before firing to make sure 'all was clear') using CCI 'Stinger' ammo on the 50 yard range, my first 5 semi-rapid fire shots yielded a 1.5" group.
My Dad was at the range with me (Father / Son range trip for Father's day
) and not having fun with my AR shorty (short sight radius combined with his bifocals and 65% right eye cataract).
I turned the 552 over to him, and he proceeded to shoot 'jagged hole' sized groups.
It took me 6 months, 2 calls to Remington (to ascertain production status) and 3 dealers before I found one that used a distributor that had one in stock.
Now I know why I seldom hear about these rifles - they're too darned hard to find!
Cliff
Without even an intial bore cleaning (I checked the bore with a bore light before firing to make sure 'all was clear') using CCI 'Stinger' ammo on the 50 yard range, my first 5 semi-rapid fire shots yielded a 1.5" group.
My Dad was at the range with me (Father / Son range trip for Father's day
) and not having fun with my AR shorty (short sight radius combined with his bifocals and 65% right eye cataract).I turned the 552 over to him, and he proceeded to shoot 'jagged hole' sized groups.
It took me 6 months, 2 calls to Remington (to ascertain production status) and 3 dealers before I found one that used a distributor that had one in stock.
Now I know why I seldom hear about these rifles - they're too darned hard to find!
Cliff