Remington Nylon 66
| Nylon 66 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | W.E. Leek, C.H. Morse, H.W. Young |
| Produced | 1959–1989 |
| No. built | 1,050,350 |
| Variants | see variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Length | 38.5 in (98 cm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR |
| Barrels | 19.5 in (50 cm) |
| Action | semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 14 round tubular magazine |
The Remington Nylon 66 was a rifle manufactured by Remington Arms from 1959 to 1989. It was one of the earliest mass-produced rifles to feature a stock made from a material other than wood. Previously the 22-410 Stevens Arms combination gun had been offered with a Tenite stock. The firearms market generally lacked experience with synthetic stocks, making the Nylon 66 a risky gamble for Remington. The model name was taken from the polymer of the same name.