Remington Model 512X

[mp40man]

I have several Remington 500 series rifles and recently acquired a very nice Model 512X. I know the 512 is a tube fed bolt action but what does the X suffix stand for? I know the fellow who purchased the rifle in 1965 quite well...just wondered what the X stood for. Here's a few pics. Rich. 31467314683146931470

[PhillipM]

I have a 512 with no x. Yours has a much more finely finished stock and your rear sight is much more sophisticated than mine, it's just a simple thing with the elevation wedge. Perhaps that is the difference. Gotta love 15 +1 shots though, it seems like it never runs out of ammo!

On edit, my magazine tube is a bit longer than yours. Mine extends about 3" past the barrel support.

[m1903rifle]

The X denotes the fancy rear sight ( same one Remington put on the nylon series ).

[Clark Howard]

I would note that the 512P is the same rifle with an aperture sight mounted on the receiver. All nice guns and very accurate shooters. Regards, Clark

[da gimp]

congrats on picking up a fine lil .22 sporter... they make exc. squirrel & rabbit guns........