Remington Model 660

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.

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]

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 1.5in 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.^[5]