Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster
Remington Arms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1955
Also known as: Remington 572, Model 572 Fieldmaster, 572 BDL
Overview
The Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster is a slide-action (pump-action), manually operated repeating rimfire rifle introduced in 1955. It feeds .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle cartridges from a tubular magazine beneath the barrel, and features a cross-bolt safety, an aluminum receiver grooved for scope mounts, and a solid-top receiver that ejects spent cases to the side. Operating much like Remington's pump-action shotguns, it served for decades as a popular small-game and plinking rifle as well as a trainer for shotgun handling.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2608 g (92.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1067 mm (42.01") |
| Barrel Length | 584 mm (22.99") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Tubular Magazine, Side Ejection, Solid Top Receiver, Grooved Receiver For Scope Mounts, Adjustable Rear Sight, Multi Caliber Feed
Variants
- Remington Model 572 BDL Fieldmaster - Deluxe
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1955-2020
In production for over 65 years; a perennial best-selling rimfire pump-action rifle
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Remington Arms
Discontinued: 2020
Notes
Replaced the earlier Model 121, adding a solid-top receiver and side ejection that simplified scope mounting. Tubular magazine holds approximately 15 rounds of .22 Long Rifle, 17 of .22 Long, or 20 of .22 Short. Production ended in 2020 following Remington's bankruptcy.
Background
The Model 572's pump action deliberately mimics the feel and handling of Remington's 870 and other pump shotguns, making it a favored low-cost trainer for young and new shooters before stepping up to a shotgun.