Who said Glock was first? Remington Nylon 66

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I love them! As a young kid I always wanted one. Grew up reading about them in Outdoor Life, Field Stream etc. But my parents would not let me, only BB and Pellet guns. Well I managed to snag a few over the years and just love these guns. I bought some that that literally have never been cleaned and they still functioned. When stripped down (not a easy task) the gunk and stuff could be scraped out with a putty knife.

Here is a pic of my favorite one and an attempt to try and convince Lee that we need another forum category like "Other Guns".:) He is working on. Thanks Lee

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Nice rifle OCD!
Aren't nylon 66's the rifles known for taking large game in Alaska with 22LR? I thought I read something about that...

It's funny, Glock was not even the first polymer pistol. That honor goes to the H&K VP70 back in 1970!

Regards,
Arkdweller
 
I can remember spending hours looking in the window of the Western Auto. I think the rifle was $39, but it might as well have been a million. Several years ago, one of my childhood buddies called to see if I wanted a .22 rifle. He owns the local lumberyard and had taken some guns in on trade for lumber. One of them was a like new Nylon 66. It may well have been the one that was in that window. I really enjoy shooting it and enjoy it greatly.
 
Lee in Quartzsite said:
I bought my Nylon 66 in 1972. It is still one of my favorite .22 rifles. When I bought mine, from Sears for less than $100, it did not have a Serial number. The only thing I have done to it in the 37 years I have owned it is replace the firing pin and springs.

Remington (Rem.) Nylon .22 Rifles; Nylon 66, 76, 77, 10, 11, 12

Firearm Model History - Remington Nylon 66
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Thanks for the link to the Chuck Hawks article. I had not read that one.

But now I must search for a Model 76. See what you've done? It's all your fault.:D
 
I have had a Model 77 now for almost 40 years and while I can say that I have fun shooting it the thing just aint that accurate. I wish I would have got the 66 instead just because it looks sleeker but probably shoots the same as my 77. I've taken mine squirrel hunting and it worked fine for that if shots are kept around 25-30 yards beyond that I prefere my Marlin 890 22 Mag.

Rem 66 or 77 would make a perfect gun for use on a trap line.

Kirmdog
 
Kirmdog said:
I have had a Model 77 now for almost 40 years and while I can say that I have fun shooting it the thing just aint that accurate. I wish I would have got the 66 instead just because it looks sleeker but probably shoots the same as my 77. I've taken mine squirrel hunting and it worked fine for that if shots are kept around 25-30 yards beyond that I prefere my Marlin 890 22 Mag.

Rem 66 or 77 would make a perfect gun for use on a trap line.

Kirmdog
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I seem to remember some of the advertising showing just that. A guy on a trap line showing how rugged the rifle was and could take the elements.
 
Glock was not even close. Just looking at pistols there was the VP70 H&K introduced in 1970 a full 10 years before Herr Glock started work on his pistol. It was a polymer framed pistol/machine pistol(with the butt stock attached) fed by an 18 round mag.
 
I collect the Remington Nylon series of rifles and have been putting together information for a book for nearly 10 years. More info comes to light, and the time never seems right to finalize it. Just starting to do the pictures now - it's a never-ending task. All credit to chief design engineer Wayne Leek and his team. They made some fantastic and futuristic firearms.

Here's a representative example of the breed:

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That is a beautiful example! I "loaned" my brown Nylon 66 to my son too many years ago and have been looking for another brown one for quite a while. Saw one in qustionable condition on the Georgia trader for $350 but passed. I do enjoy plinking with the grand boys with my Marlin 60 & Henry youth model lever action though.
 
PALADIN85020 said:
I collect the Remington Nylon series of rifles and have been putting together information for a book for nearly 10 years. More info comes to light, and the time never seems right to finalize it. Just starting to do the pictures now - it's a never-ending task. All credit to chief design engineer Wayne Leek and his team. They made some fantastic and futuristic firearms.

Here's a representative example of the breed:

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I bought one just like this one in 1959. IIRC, I paid $66.00 for a 66 rifle. I used it to shoot jack rabbits and sold them to get food money in college.
My Dad had the bolt action version (77?)
Rabbits were so prolific at that time that neighbors were thrilled to have you clear some out.

I gave the 66 to my son and the 77 to my grandson recently.
So the beat goes on.
 
I had to sell my Nylon 66 years ago, wth other guns. I still miss it. Replaced it with a Marlin M-995 with stainless barrel, and I like it, too. The Marlin seems more accurate.

But if I ever have some loose money and see a really clean Nylon 66, I'll probably buy it. They're getting pricey for what they are, though.

My next.22 will probably a CZ 452 bolt action. I want to get one before the price goes too high.

T-Star
 
Great guns I have a mohawk 66 takes a 7 round mag. Have you guys been watching the prices on these things lately? I coulda bought a bolt action one for a 159 bucks about ten years ago. I almost bought it just cuz I have never seen one. I really messed up....
 
OCD1 said:
I love them! As a young kid I always wanted one. Grew up reading about them in Outdoor Life, Field Stream etc. But my parents would not let me, only BB and Pellet guns. Well I managed to snag a few over the years and just love these guns. I bought some that that literally have never been cleaned and they still functioned. When stripped down (not a easy task) the gunk and stuff could be scraped out with a putty knife.

Here is a pic of my favorite one and an attempt to try and convince Lee that we need another forum category like "Other Guns".:) He is working on. Thanks Lee

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Hi OCD1,
That's a beautiful Nyon 66 Apache.

I was visting my local shop looking for some S&W's when I saw the Marlin39a
and a Remington Nylon 66 Apache.

I ended up purchasing both for a reasonable price for nostalgia when I was a teen.
I'll be picking up my two .22 rifles this Saturday. (The 10 day wait is killing me.)

586L-Frame

DLC's Marlin 39a & Remington Nylon 66 Apache.
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Iggy said:
I bought one just like this one in 1959. IIRC, I paid $66.00 for a 66 rifle. I used it to shoot jack rabbits and sold them to get food money in college.
My Dad had the bolt action version (77?)
Rabbits were so prolific at that time that neighbors were thrilled to have you clear some out.

I gave the 66 to my son and the 77 to my grandson recently.
So the beat goes on.
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That was nice of you to pass the 66 on down to your Son,
and the 77 to your Grandson.

I remember when I purchased a mohawk new, back in the early 60's.
My Space Gun.
Great shooter, reliable and accurate.
My favorite .22 rifle at the time.

Unfortunately, a month after, someone stole it from my camper.

After all these years, I finally found a replacement.
A Remington Nylon 66 Apache.

586L-Frame
 
That was my dream gun back when I was a kid. My dad bought me a single shot instead!!!:(

As soon as I had the money and was old enough, I marched down to the nearest store and bought my own. I used it a lot until I dropped it on the ice and broke the stock. :confused:

Later had the opportunity to buy another, and still have it. I don't shoot it much and never did take one apart to clean it.

Best looking .22 ever made! They are getting expensive and I hear there is a collector interest, but they are still less expensive than some .22's out there. :)
 
586L-Frame said:
Hi OCD1,
That's a beautiful Nyon 66 Apache.

I was visting my local shop looking for some S&W's when I saw the Marlin39a
and a Remington Nylon 66 Apache.

I ended up purchasing both for a reasonable price for nostalgia when I was a teen.
I'll be picking up my two .22 rifles this Saturday. (The 10 day wait is killing me.)

586L-Frame

DLC's Marlin 39a & Remington Nylon 66 Apache.
DSC01168-DLCsMarlin39aRem66Apache.jpg


DSC01169-DLCsMarlin39Rem66Apache.jpg


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Now that is a great DOUBLE score! I have a Marlin 39A Mountie also.

Where do you live that has a 10 day wait for a rifle?? California? Here in Fl it is 3 days for hand gun or none if a CC permit and no wait for a rifle/shotgun. I guess because those are not dangerous and you can't hurt someone with a 12 gauge or AR 15 etc.:rolleyes: But I digress. You will now have two of the nicest 22 rifles.

Paladin and others,

I am sure you know about this website yes?:

http://www.nylonrifles.com/NylonRifles/Home/Home.html
 
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I recieved an Apache Black 66 for my 12th birthday 39 years ago....this month it will be going to my Godson for his 12th birthday....luckily, I recently acquired a pristine 1965 Marlin 39a Mountie to replace it for my own son...here's my Godson shooting it....I'm gonna miss it.....

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Dino's 39a to go with his Smith 17-4...:)

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and even before the VP70 was the HK P9s with, which used alot of polamer, but not to the extent of the VP70(heaviest trigger pull you can imagine)

arkdweller22 said:
Nice rifle OCD!
Aren't nylon 66's the rifles known for taking large game in Alaska with 22LR? I thought I read something about that...

It's funny, Glock was not even the first polymer pistol. That honor goes to the H&K VP70 back in 1970!

Regards,
Arkdweller
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