Remington Model 660
Remington Arms Company · Carbine · Discontinued · 1968
Also known as: Remington 660, Model 660
Overview
The Remington Model 660 is a short-action bolt-action carbine produced from 1968 to 1971 as the successor to the Model 600. It featured a 20-inch barrel, a checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock, a distinctive dogleg bolt handle, and Remington's push-feed 'three rings of steel' short action. Standard chamberings included .222 Remington, .223 Remington, 6mm Remington, .243 Winchester, and .308 Winchester, with magnum models offered in 6.5 Remington Magnum and .350 Remington Magnum.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 984 mm (38.74") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3300 J (2434 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Monte Carlo Stock, Dogleg Bolt Handle, Short Action, Polymer Grip Cap, Checkered Stock
Production
Estimated total produced: 50,536 · Production years: 1968-1971
50,536 rifles produced across all chamberings; .223 Remington variant limited to 227 units
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Remington Arms
Discontinued: 1971
Notes
The Model 660 was offered for only four model years before being replaced. Total production was 50,536 rifles; the .223 Remington chambering was the rarest with only 227 made. Its compact, handy proportions influenced later scout-rifle concepts.
Background
The Model 660 succeeded the carbine-length Model 600, gaining a longer 20-inch barrel that dropped the predecessor's ventilated rib while retaining its compact, fast-handling character favored by hunters in dense cover.