Engineering:Remington Model 660
| Remington Model 660 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6-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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Model 660 Bolt Action". Remington Arms. http://www.remington.com/products/archived/centerfire/bolt-action/model-660.aspx. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Marcot, Roy (2005). The History of Remington Firearms: The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot. pp. 103. ISBN 1592286909. https://books.google.com/books?id=jAmkAvoUKIEC&pg=PA103&dq=Remington&hl=en&sa=X&ei=CsnDUODDKY_M9ATvzIHgDA&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=%22660%22&f=false.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). pp. 386. https://books.google.com/books?id=BIggyPxuKWIC&pg=PA386&dq=%22Remington+Model+660%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=m-LmUJvuKpLh0AHwjIHgAQ&ved=0CEoQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=%22Remington%20Model%20660%22&f=false.
- ↑ "Model 600 Carbine Bolt Action Centerfire Rifle". Remington Arms Company LLC. http://www.remington.com/products/archived/centerfire/bolt-action/model-600-carbine.aspx. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
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