One Of My Favorite - Remington 552 and 572

[@camel7355]

Some 25 years ago i bought a new 572 and during a 5 day camping trip, an extractor broke on the first day. I ended up getting rid of that gun for a number of reasons but I always kind of missed it. Once i found out my brother really liked it, I got him a cherry used one for his 40th birthday. He loved it... and shot it lots ... and left it back to me, as he's been gone for 2 years now. I never been a Remington guy, but I do like that one in with the herd.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Well, I am sure you can see that my son and I are both Remington fans, but we prefer the older Remingtons from the 70's early 80's. I love both of these 22 rifles. I consider these my prize possessions. Of course, these will go to Jerod probably, at least I know one of them will. My other son will get the other one. Yes, some of the parts are fragile and that extractor claw I believe is one of those. That is one reason that most of my Remingtons now stay in the safe. They come out every once in a while for a cleaning or maybe take to the farm and shoot some rounds and then clean them. I totally understand how you feel about that one. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie

[@jameswatson4110]

Thanks for sharing this video-I bought a new Remington 552 Speedmaster BDL in 1971. Never needed another 22 rifle. The gun and 10 boxes of 22 longs we’re $55

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

James, sure wish they cost that now! LOL the BDL’s that Remington had back in those years are awesome. I love all the old BDL firearms that Remington had back then. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie

[@johnacord3358]

“Us old timers call them automatics till the activists” lol I feel the same exact way. Love them old Remingtons guns I’m a collector myself of old shotguns and rifles an always love old Remington, Winchester, an brownings guns thank you for the sharing you have a good day Juddie an god bless ya!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

John, I guess I fall into that category of old timers now. LOL I have owned a few Winchesters over the years but gotten rid of them to get other ones. This is one of those times that I wish I still had the old Winchester 94 that I had back in 40+ years ago. I picked it up at a pawn shop, it was an old one. I also wish I still had the old Marlin 336 that I had 40+ years ago, it had an octagon barrel, the top of the receiver wasn't drilled and tapped for a scope, in fact the top of the receiver had wavy lines down the receiver. There has been a lot of nice firearms that I wish I still had. Thanks for watching and commenting, John. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@lestertodd4768]

Thanks for the video Juddie. I enjoy all of your videos.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

You're welcome, Lester and we appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@charleshill9236]

Just bought a 572 a few weeks ago. It has the monte carlo stock. You're right, I can't get my cheek down low enough to see my iron sights. Descent replacement butt stocks are hard to find so I'll probably cut that comb down shoots like a dream!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Nice, Charles. Well, with a scope on it you really don't need to use the open sites, but if your like me you want to be able to utilize them when necessary. These are great shooters!! Enjoy that rifle, and thanks for sharing. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@johnandree2331]

I have a 572 BDL great old gun very hard to come by these days but those of us that have them can really appreciate the old iron

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

That is awesome, John!! I love my Remington's as I am sure you can tell. I really wanted a 552 in BDL, but even back when I got the ADL 552, the BDL's were hard to come by. I really do prefer the older Remingtons over the newer ones. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@matthewchiz8488]

I believe that your 572 was made in 1966. I have one that dates from the late sixties and it has the same rear sight. My dad had a 742 from 68 and it also had that same rear sight. Remington sometime in the mid to late seventies changed their rear sights to a ramp style which I think they still use today. I enjoyed your video. Thanks

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Matthew, I did some further investigation after I did this video and I have confirmed that the 552 was made in April 1976 and the 572 was made in March of 1966. In 1980 Remington shortened the barrel on the 552 to 20-1/2 inches and mine has the 23-1/2 inch barrel. I knew the newer 572's and the 572's sites changed but didn't know exactly when. Appreciate you watching and commenting on the video and the information you provided. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@pnotuner1]

My 572 has the newer rear sight and according to the date code it was made in 1984. Yet it still looks brand new. They're definitely heirloom quality guns. And they aren't making any more.

[@dennisoneal6550]

I will never trade another rem. For another gun

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Dennis, I stopped trading guns about 30 years ago. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@stevehuffman2610]

I enjoyed watchn . You have a nice collection of guns for sure. Always enjoy your videos. Stay safe

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Steve. We appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@NorthMissouriOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing this video, been really looking forward to it Joddie

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@jrwikert1405]

Thank you for sharing your collection with us . Juddie enjoy your videos they keep me coming back for more God Bless

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Jr. Someone had asked what I hunted with doing hunting season, so I did my rifles that I hunt or have hunted with and decided just to share my love of Remington. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie. J & J TOA

[@cruzingpapa]

Very enjoyable video Mr. BDL!! You have a great Remington collection. Thanks for sharing it with us!👍👍

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Rick. I love those BDL's!! LOL Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@silvergrizzly316]

Juddie, thank you for sharing your Firearms with us brother. They are definitely awesome pew pews, love that pump action! Take care buddy and we'll see ya in the woods🦌🐿👍👍

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

You're welcome, Silver Grizzly. It has taken me many, many years to get what I wanted. I still didn't get the 552 that I wanted, but I am happy to have it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@americanpatriot477]

The Remington 552 was my first gun. I got it when I was 9 I’m now 55 and still have it. On a side note. The BDL is the deluxe version ( checkering better sights) and the ADL is the plain version. The same goes for the 700’s. Except the BDL version has a backplate and the ADL doesn’t.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

That is great that you still have that 552. My first gone was a 12-gauge single shot shotgun that my mother bought for me when I was 13 yrs old. I know it was made in Brazil and she purchased it from Heck's Department store. As for the BDL's, I knew that the BDL grade was the deluxe versions and had better sights, the checkering and generally a higher quality finish on the stocks. I do wish that the 552 I have was the BDL version, then I would have the whole BDL series of Remingtons. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@RoamingOutward]

Thanks for sharing! Nice looking rifles!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Cody. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@TX_Nano.]

I love my 1966 552 ADL. It's a tack driver and it cycles CCI 22lr Quiet with no issues. I would imagine that 572 SB was meant to be a garden gun for using the shot shells as they group better from a smooth bore rifle.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

They are really nice!! My 572 BDL was made in 1966, the 552 is newer. I really need to take mine out and shoot them some. Your probably right about the SB model of the 572. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@danmaxwell147]

Those are some nice rifles Juddie, I always am looking forward to your next video love all your content thank you for putting out all the great videos for us to enjoy!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you, Dan! Appreciate you watching and commenting! Juddie - J & J TOA

[@boondocksadventures2328]

Juddie, thanks my friend very enjoyable video. Hey what type of deer scouting do you do in the off season in the big woods? Right now my crew in Pa in Allegheny National Forest are looking at possible new ares?

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Well, we try to get in the woods some, really don't want to do a lot of disturbing after season. But we start looking for deer trails, especially when there has been some snow, and we start setting out game cameras. In fact, we are supposed to head to the mountain in the Monongahela National Forest either this weekend or the next to check cameras we left on the last day of buck season December. Up there we tend to go about every 3 months to check those. On the lease we may go about once a month to check our cameras we have setup there. Of course, when we are out like that we are also looking around while walking in looking for any sheds. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@bkbowhunter1]

Nice gun collection. That pump is a sweet little gun 👍

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Brian. I need to take it out and do some shooting with it. Can't believe that I actually have some firearms that hasn't been shot by me at one time or another. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@jamesb.armstrong5433]

We have both of those, the 552 and the 572. We bought both new a few years ago.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

James, they are great little rifles and really do shoot well. I wish that both of mine were the BDL grade, but only one is. Maybe one day I will find one from the 70's that is a BDL and get it to complete my set of BDL Remingtons. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@1jmccray]

That's a couple very nice Remington .22 rifles. I've never owned any Remington .22 rifles myself but grew up hunting with my cousins Marlin model 60 which is a tack driver. When I grew up and he wanted it back I got a Ruger 10/22 and that has been an equally great rifle as well. I love watching these videos on guns during the non hunting months of the winter as it helps pass the time till we can all be back out hunting although I've been Bobcat hunting and no luck so far. I really want to have a full body mount of a Bobcat. I never saw them as a kid but they're population is thriving now in Vermont. I have seen many on my property but just not during legal hunting season LOL! You'll have that...if hunting was easy everybody would do it. Take care Juddie and yes I know what 870 and 1100 Remingtons look like but still would watch a video or 2 of yours. Hey we are gun enthusiasts we can't help it! Jamie

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Jamie. I have hunted with the Marlin Model 60, in fact I had it about 9 years ago and gave it to my daughter-in-law, I think. I also have currently a Ruger 10/22 and I really like it. We are allowed to hunt bobcats; I just have never done it. I have seen them while deer hunting, both in bow season and rifle season. These firearms are tools of the trade if you're a hunter. So many have asked what I hunt with. As I said in another video right now the Remington 700 is my primary rifle of choice. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@josephpeters2367]

I went to my local.gun store.4 years ago and seen the 552 and 572 both with checkering so goregous together they came from a retired police officer from an estate . I wanted both but settled with the 552 . I love the rifle and extremely reliable .i wonder how the 572 was since iam guessing the accuracy is better? Anyways wished i bought both but it is what it is . They were selling a little over 700 each but again iam.happy with the 552 and using the easy fill 15 round speedloaders ita a breeze loading . So much better than loading clips like a 10/22

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

They are awesome rifles for sure, Joseph. I know the price of these have really jumped up over the years. It would have been nice to gotten both of them, but I know how it can be when it comes to buying firearms. It is nice to load a bunch of rounds down the tube verses loading a rotary magazine, like the Ruger. What is nice about both the 552 and the 572 is that you can run 22 shorts, longs and long rifles thru them. Hold onto that one for sure, maybe you can find the 572 in as good as shape and get it. Since Remington closed in 2020, I see the prices going up and up. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie.

[@blueboy1183]

Very nice 22”s I have the speed master 552 in the BDL version . It was my wife’s grandfathers gun. I need to find out what year it was produce.. Thanks for sharing!! Enjoyed

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

That is nice Blue Boy. Look on the left of the barrel and find the two letters. I saved the sheet that corresponds with the letters and gives you the month and year. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@jasonbailey457]

Nice video buddy 👍 really like seeing them older guns yal stay safe out there

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Jason. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@joshdickens3974]

Both of them guns are I like both of them and they are awesome and I'm going to continue watching every one of your videos that y'all put out there don't matter if it's hunting videos or talking about guns it don't matter what kind of videos y'all put out I'm going to watch him because y'all are awesome KZbinrs and I watch you all the time thank y'all and I'm from right here in West Virginia just like ya'll are I am a hunter myself I love deer hunting bow hunting I love any kind of hunting I get out there and I do and I love to fish maybe one day because I know y'all go to prom orchard maybe one day I'll see y'all there at prom orchard lake that would be so awesome to meet y'all

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, Josh. You never know when we may run into each other. I have run into people at Walmart that would say hello and tell me they watch our videos. Jerod and Big Al have had people come up to them and say they watch the videos. Being here in WV and people in WV watching our videos, we are bound to run into one another sometime. You never know. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@joshdickens3974]

If I ever would see you around anywhere I would come up and say hi because I'm a big the scriber to y'all's channel I'm glad I found this y'all are are so awesome 👍😎

[@tothemaxxoutdoors4771]

Nice hat!!!! Good looking rifles Juddie. Collecting a certain model line of rifles from big to small is addictive!!! Yeah I grew up hearing them called automatics too. I enjoy your content no matter what it is!!!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks, on both counts. LOL When I first seen the 742 BDL and realized there was a whole line of BDL's I wanted them. Of course, I wish the 552 was a BDL, but I am happy to have it. All my life I heard guys talking about their semi-autos as automatics. Hard habit to break from. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@ericandersen9526]

Juddie …I have a 572 pump ..Nice 22… but I use my Remington 581 bolt rifle 22 or my CZ 452 for Fall and winter squirrel hunting. ..with the mild winter up here in Northern Michigan ..I’ll be doing a little squirrel hunting this week.. Maybe do a review of your CVA muzzleloader and what load your using ….A little note ..I bid on 3 Marlin model 60 22s on GunBroker…thinking I might win the auction on 1 of Them…..Well as it turned out ..I ended up with all 3 …ha…that was 10 yrs back..I see now theyve really want up in price now that Marlin is no more…

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Eric, I want to take out my 572 or even my 552, but it is hard to bring myself to do that. I have the Norinco JW-15 (clone of the CZ 452) that I squirrel hunt with, and I have an old Remington Model 514 single shot that I could use. I kind of use the 514 just to take out and shoot some actual rats that tries to steal my dog's food in the back yard. I used to have a Marlin Model 60 about 8 or 9 years ago and I let my daughter-in-law have it. You know if I would do that on an auction, I wouldn't win any of them. LOL I might do a video on the muzzleloader, especially since it smashed my finger this year (black nail on middle finger). LOL Might not use the magnum charge anymore, or at least not a tri-pod gun rest. LOL Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@dougshelton69]

Got one in the 90s for 50$ at pawn shop...great varmit getter..🎉wish i knew how to tell the year model😢

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Doug, if it is a pump action, it is the 572 Model, if it is a semi-auto, it is a 552 Model. Now if you are wanting to know if it is a BDL or ADL grade, that is a little more in depth to tell. Now for the year, there should be two letters, if I remember correctly, on the left side of the barrel near where it meets the receiver. If you will reply back with those letters, I can look it up for you. I love both of these rifles. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie

[@1957Shep]

Those are nice little rifles.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Yes, they are. One of these days I may take them out to shoot, or maybe go hunting with them for some squirrels. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@robbys416]

My father in law gave me a Remington .270 a few years ago, haven't even shot it yet but I'd love to see your review on one if you have one

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Robby, that is awesome on getting the Remington .270. Just curious what model rifle it is? I am sorry to say I do not have anything in .270 at all. All of my Remington high powered rifles are in 30-06. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@robbys416]

It's a model 700. I watched your review on your model 700 i assume it's similar to that

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

@@robbys416 you are right Robby, a 700 is a 700. The biggest difference when it comes to the 700's is whether it is ADL grade or BDL grade. The way you can tell that is the ADL will not have a floorplate on the bottom of the stock, and the BDL has a floorplate that will open so you can remove the loaded rounds without having to work the bolt each time. The biggest difference in the 30-06 and the 270 is the bullet diameter size. You can actually take a 30-06 brass casing and make it into a 270 just by resizing the throat of the case. You have an excellent rifle and chambered in a great cartridge.

[@joshuasweet1532]

Hey bud wat ammo does that 572 like ...I can't find one that it likes

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Joshua, my go to ammo for the 572, for hunting, has been Winchester hollow points. I have shot CCI's out of it, but when I go hunting I use the Winchester. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@uncleremus5046]

I own all the Remingtons & the 121 is the best of them all! All great guns tho.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

That is awesome!! I would have liked to have gotten some the earlier ones before the 742 and 760. If you have watched my series of One of My Favorites, you see I love Remingtons, both their rifles and shotguns. Pretty much the rifles have become safe queens, occasionally I may pull one out to take hunting. The shotguns though when it comes to turkey hunting I pull out the 870 and sometimes during squirrel season I will take either the 870 or the 1100. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@uncleremus5046]

⁠@@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures I love the C prefix 700 classics & 700 bdl’s. C prefix are considered by many to be height of the Ilion Plants quality which is the mid to late 80’s time period. Good stuff your channel l

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

@@uncleremus5046 I love my 700 BDL, I would have to look at my firearm log, but I think it was built in the early to mid-70's. Appreciate you watching the channel. Thank you.

[@DennisCaguitla-lt4mg]

How much now the speed master remington deluxe 552 sir?

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

@@DennisCaguitla-lt4mg this is not for sale. If you’re asking how much they sale for now, I have no clue. Remington went out of business some years ago. If you could find a good conditioned used on, I would think between 300 dollars or more. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie.

[@cartermorey8647]

one way to tell what year your rifle was made, no serial number on the receiver until 1969.(gun act of 1968).your 552 is 69 or later. your 572 is pre 1969. great vid!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

I figured that out after I did the video! LOL Yes, the 572 was made March of 1966! The 552, since it had a serial number was made April 1976. Appreciate the information, and you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@michaelcarnline911]

That 572 is a '66. That's the style checkering and sights they used back then.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Michael, I finally figured that out and what made me figure it out, the 572 had no serial number. It was made before the Gun Control Act of 1968 required all firearms to have serial numbers. I wish I would have looked into that more before I did this video. So, for a rifle made in 1966, it sure doesn't look bad at all. That rifle will be 50 years old here in another 3 years!! I didn't know about the checkering and sights, glad you brought that to my attention. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@t3r083]

@@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventureswow it’s beautiful. I can only pray that someone will offer me the privilege to purchase one from them

[@americanpatriot477]

Do you ever do coyote hunting? Also it would be nice to do a handgun video , on the handguns you carry and use

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Never have actually hunted them. I have seen them on the lease we hunt several times, and I have taken a shot at them. Jerod and I have talked about it several times. He actually has a predator call that he got one year for a birthday or Christmas present; I can't remember.

[@JoseGutierrez-ov2yl]

Alguien sabe que medida es el tornillo que yeba el guardamonte o manesilla

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Your question was "Does anyone know what size the screw that holds the trigger guard or handle is?" the trigger guard is all one piece and is held in place by two pins through the receiver. The only other screw that I can think of is the screw that holds the wood forearm to the semi-auto rifle. The pump has a screw behind the forearm that is similar to the screw in the semi-auto rifle. Here are some links, this one is for the 572: www.gunpartscorp.com/category/rifles-rem/572 and this one is for the 552: www.gunpartscorp.com/category/rifles-rem/552 I hope this can help you.

[@JoseGutierrez-ov2yl]

@@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures es el tornillo de un rifle modelo 552 calibre 22

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

@@JoseGutierrez-ov2yl the second link in my last comment is from Gun Parts Corp, and is for the Model 552, you might be able to find the part there. Wish I could be of more help.

[@shawndonley3549]

I have my dad's. It's very accurate. It's OLD

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Shawn, I love these rifles. I know the one, can't remember if it was the 552 or the 572 was made before 1968 since it has no serial number. I actually did the research and know when all my Remingtons were made now. Yes, they are very accurate rifles for sure. Heck, they are almost made exactly like the high-powered rifles, the 742 and the 760. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@dennisoneal6550]

Had a 552 when I was a teenager wish I still had it trade it for a rem. 700

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Dennis, sounds like you came out on top of that deal. A 22 rimfire for a high powered rifle. But I know how you feel, I have many that I wish that I had never traded and still had them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@Hunting4Hookers]

Just found this video! I won a Henry 22 and picked it up today. I fired it a couple hundred rounds and compared it to my 552 speed master which is my favorite 22! I made a review video and the Henry is now tied with the 552! I may do a review on the 552 as well. I really like your review of the 552 ! You have an honesty and relatability in your videos! Keep up the good work buddy!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you found it, Mike. I just watched your video of the Henry 22. Congrats on winning a fine rifle. The Henry has a very smooth action, in fact I like the Henry better than the Marlin 39A that I use to own. Well, Mike, my mother raised me right. To be honest, have respect for others and to work hard. I lost her 41 years ago, and there is so much I would have liked to have asked her about. You know when we lose our elders, we lose a wealth of knowledge and information. This coming Tuesday, if she was still with us, she would be 100 yrs old. Appreciate you watching and commenting, and again congrats on the Henry. Juddie - J & J TOA