Remington Model 660 | |
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Type | Bolt-action rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Remington R&D[1] |
Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
Produced | 1968–1971 [1] |
No. built | 45,332 (660) 5,204 (660 Magnum) [2] |
Variants | Model 660 Magnum |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) [3] |
Length | 38.75 in (98.4 cm) [3] |
Barrel length | 20 in (51 cm) [3] |
Cartridge | .222 Remington .223 Remington .243 Winchester 6mm Remington 6.5mm Rem Mag .308 Winchester .350 Rem Mag[1] |
Action | Bolt action |
Feed system | 4-shot magazine [3] |
The Remington Model 660 is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Remington Arms from 1968 to 1971. The rifle was intended as a replacement for the Model 600.
History
The Model 660 emerged from the success of the Model 600, which was originally produced from 1964 to 1967.[4] In 1968, the Model 660 was introduced as a redesign of the Model 600. Main changes included elimination of the ventilated rib and a 2-inch (5.1 cm) increase in the length of the barrel.[2] After 3 years, the M660 was discontinued and the Model 600 Mohawk was introduced.
Variants
- Model 660 Magnum
- Same specs as the standard model except featuring a laminated walnut stock for added strength. It also featured quick detachable sling swivels and a recoil pad.[3]
Recall
The Model 660, along with many Model 600s was affected by a recall in 1979 to remedy a problem with the bolt lock safety that under certain circumstances allowed accidental discharge. https://www.remington.com/support/safety-center/safety-modification-program/remington-model-600-660
References
- ^ a b c "Model 660 Bolt Action". Remington Arms. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ a b Marcot, Roy (2005). The History of Remington Firearms: The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot. p. 103. ISBN 1592286909.
- ^ a b c d e Peterson, Philip (19 August 2011). Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 386. ISBN 9781440218330.
- ^ "Model 600 Carbine Bolt Action Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms Company LLC. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
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