5 mm remington
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Fork Horn
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5 mm remington
MY neighbor is getting on and doesn't shoot much anymore however he still has a model 591 he likes to carry around the property. I am sure I could keep him shooting if I can find some ammo for him. Does anyone know of a source for the 5 mm rimfire magnum ammo? Huge thanks to anyone who may have a lead. Jed
PS... I already tried Dangerous Dave at the old west scrounger. Thanks again
PS... I already tried Dangerous Dave at the old west scrounger. Thanks again
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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RE: 5 mm remington
I have only seen the 5mm remington rimfire at gun shows and pretty expensive more of a collector item. These were not very popular and discontinued. There may have been limited prodution runs at times. I could be wrong here but this is what i remember.
#3
RE: 5 mm remington
The last 5mm Remington ammunition I saw was very pricey.I haven't seen any in ages.Awhile back there was company making a conversion for the 5mm. They sold the brass,dies and bullets. These cases used a primer.It was expensive for the conversion kit and the components weren't cheap either.I read about it on this forum but it's been along time ago.I think if I'm not mistaken it was on the Reloading forum.You might post in that forum. It might reapear if asked there.I can't remember the name of the company...........Good luck in your search.
Ruger Redhawk
Ruger Redhawk
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Fork Horn
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RE: 5 mm remington
My Dad has about 7 boxes.. I think he pd about $50 a box .. He has the tube feed model and I have the clip model .. But I have no shells and he's not parting with any .. I guess I will get them sooner or later .. I remember shooting that gun when I was young, I would buy a box of shell for $6 and shoot for the weekend.. It was a big step from my .22. I guess I was about 12 when I bought a .22 mag and took the scope off the 5mm and used it on the .22 mag, nobody has shot the 5mm since then (25yrs) It's a shame as that is a fine cal. I would rather that then the .17 that is hot now..
PS. I bought my dad a Ruger .17 last year to make up for taking the scope off the 5mm
PS. I bought my dad a Ruger .17 last year to make up for taking the scope off the 5mm
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RE: 5 mm remington
I've had a few 5mm mags over the years, and still have a tube feed model i converted to left hand. I think i still have 25 or 30 boxes of ammo around for it too, and no i won't sell any ammo.
The 5mm's i've owned and shot have been excelent shooters, and the round kills all out of porportion to it's size!!! I've always said it was because of the "excelent" bullet design, and still feel that way today!!! I'd sure like to see someone make a run of ammo for them again!!!!!
Drilling Man
The 5mm's i've owned and shot have been excelent shooters, and the round kills all out of porportion to it's size!!! I've always said it was because of the "excelent" bullet design, and still feel that way today!!! I'd sure like to see someone make a run of ammo for them again!!!!!
Drilling Man
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RE: 5 mm remington
Drawback is that you need someone with a FFL to get it shipped
#8
Nontypical Buck
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RE: 5 mm remington
No, you don't. That WAS the law under GCA 68, but it was changed almost 20 years ago! You can have ammunition shipped directly to you with ID.
#9
Fork Horn
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RE: 5 mm remington
Thanks guys The rifle could be converted to the 5mm craig, which is a 5mm centerfire. I think the company that does it is called Certes (Spelling?) They sell the brass and the dies as well as bullets and either a new bolt or bolt face. I will see what I can find on gunbroker.com. Jed
#10
Nontypical Buck
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RE: 5 mm remington
Jed...I had one, and sold it when the 17HMR was first coming out. They're similar, except for the slightly larger bullet that the 5mm shoots. I think I was shooting 34gr hollow points.
For the price of 5-6 boxes of shells, you can buy a nice 17 and a pretty good piece of glass for it. Last I bought shells, they were $62/box.
For the price of 5-6 boxes of shells, you can buy a nice 17 and a pretty good piece of glass for it. Last I bought shells, they were $62/box.