Remington Model 660
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| 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 | 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.
The Model 660 emerged from the success of the Model 600, which was originally produced from 1964 to 1967.[4] The Model 660 was released in 1968; it had a 1.5in longer barrel and no ventilated rib..[2] After 3 years, the M660 was discontinued and the Model 600 Mohawk was introduced.
Variants
- Model 660 Magnum
- The Model 660 Magnum had a laminated walnut stock, a recoil pad, and detachable sling swivels.[3]