Remington 550-1

[Scarface26]

Gents,

I've got a 550-1 that I picked up from a local pawn shop a few years back. I traded for it because the blueing was awesome and so was the trigger. This rifle is very accurate, as well, factory leaf rear sight and all. A ten shot group at 75 yards - sitting - measures about two inches. Definitely NOT what some of you on this forum would call good, but from a factory rifle that's older than I am, shot unsupported, it's OK.

Now that the groundwork has been laid, here's my issue:

The plug on the rear of the receiver comes loose after twenty or so rounds. Now, the plug is designed to come loose - that's why theres a slot in it for a flathead screwdriver, but I'd like for it to NOT come loose without the screwdriver being a part of the equation.

Question: Is this failure common to this model or is it something that my gunsmith can fix? I find it hard to believe that Remmy would have built it that way on purpose.

Any of you who have these older guns, where do you get parts?

Is it worth it to fix this or should I just spend the money on a newer factory rifle?

Thanks in advance and God bless America,

Scarface 26

 

[zeke06]

There's a retainer spring that goes in the back of the receiver and sets in the lil dimples on the plug. It's probably worn, broke, or even missing. Should be a pretty easy fix.

 

[Scarface26]

Thanks, Zeke. I appreciate the response. This isn't a 40X, or an anschutz, but it's got value to me. Thanks again for the help.