When did the Remington Nylon 66 come out?
When Remington and its then-parent company DuPont created the Remington Nylon 66 semi-automatic 22 LR rimfire rifle in the 1950s, they’d really done something special. It was a gamble to make a mostly-plastic firearm, but the rifle was innovative, reliable, and accurate–and a ton of fun to shoot.
What kind of magazine does a Remington 77 nylon have?
Model 77 Nylon Known as 77 (MB): Semi-automatic, 19.5″ barrel, 5-round plastic box magazine. Blued metal parts, dark brown stock with white accents..22 LR ONLY. 1970-1971, approx. 15,300 produced. This model was replaced by Model 10C in 1972.
What was the brand name for Remington Nylon?
The specs given to DuPont called for a material that could be formed into any shape desired but that also had a high tensile-impact and flexural strength. After some research, DuPont came back to Remington with a compound they called Zytel 101. Zytel is DuPont’s brand name for nylon resins.
Why was the nylon 66 rifle so popular?
The largely synthetic construction meant that the Nylon 66 could operate without any added lubricants. This made it popular in arctic regions, and indeed there have been many reports of indigenous peoples killing large animals, such as moose, with a .22 LR fired from a Nylon 66.
Which is the best Remington 22 plinking rifle?
That said, I can say for certain the Nylon 66 is absolutely the best 22 plinking rifle–for me. It’s easy to use, easy to handle, low-maintenance, accurate, reliable. And to me, plumb good-looking. Remington Nylon 66 with mag follower tube, ammo, and owner’s manual.
What’s the rear sight on a Remington 66?
The 66’s rear sight is riveted to the sheet metal shroud known as the receiver cover (these guns don’t have a receiver per se), and when adjusted for windage it pivots on that rivet. Windage adjustments are made via a cross-screw; the one on the left (1959) had a large knurled head while the 1971 version requires a small slotted screwdriver.