Remington Model 581
Remington Arms Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1967
Also known as: Remington 581, Model 581
Overview
The Remington Model 581 is a .22 LR bolt-action rimfire rifle introduced in 1967 as part of Remington's 580 series of inexpensive sporting and training rifles. Chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, it feeds from a detachable box magazine and can be converted to single-shot operation. Its bolt employs six rear locking lugs, a design shared with the centerfire Remington Model 788 introduced the same year, giving the action a short bolt lift and smooth cycling. The 581 was a popular plinking and small-game rifle and replaced the older Model 511.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2155 g (76.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1080 mm (42.52") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 90 m (98 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame 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: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety
- Features: Six Rear Locking Lugs, Detachable Box Magazine, Single Shot Conversion, Open Iron Sights, Scope Mount Drilled
Variants
- Remington Model 580 — Single Shot
- Remington Model 582 — Tube Magazine
- Remington Model 581-S Sportsman — Economy Model
Production
Production years: 1967-1999
Original Model 581 produced 1967-1983; 581-S Sportsman variant produced 1986-1999
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Remington Arms Company
Discontinued: 1999
Notes
Part of the 580 series: Model 580 (single shot), Model 581 (detachable box magazine), and Model 582 (tubular magazine). Produced 1967-1983 in the original form, with the 581-S Sportsman economy variant offered from 1986 to 1999.
Background
The 580 series shared its six-rear-lug bolt design with the centerfire Remington Model 788, which debuted alongside it in 1967, making the humble rimfire 581 a close mechanical cousin of one of Remington's most accurate budget centerfire rifles.