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Aug 05, 2016 6mm remington ammunition ammoland gun news. Oct 24, 2014 as the old adage goes, the rest is history. Owners manuals instruction books may be requested via our web site at. The history of one of the worlds most famous gun makers by roy marcot, is a very good book, if you are into guns, and the history of america. Collector ammo page 2 petes vintage guns and ammo llc. What is the value of a remington model 722 244 cal answers. Remington armsunion metallic cartridge co 22 winchester rim fire cartridges.

Illustrated appendix of all remington rifles,shotguns, and handguns ballistics tables. The table given in the performance section of this text is an attempt to take many of these variables into account and to some extent, help explain why published data for the. Somebody please school me on the 244 6mm remington. Remington 760 adl five diamond deluxe 244 remington pump.

Will the 6mm remington ammunition work in my model 722 chambered for. A book with an interesting company history, and a book for the guncollector as w ell. This rifle is one of only 970 ever manufactured in this caliber according to the book written by eugene myszkowski titled remington autoloading and pump action rifles. Remington society a organization dedicated to the study of remington firearms. The cartridge was renamed because it was not a commercial success initially, being eclipsed by the. It reflects an enormous amount of research in primary documents and is a highly definitive work on these firearms. The history of one of the worlds most famous gun makers marcot, roy on. The company history is interwoven with thede velopment of the us, the winning of the west, and the trials of war. Antique and modern ammo in hard to find calibers and rare issues. This book to me taught me how the remington fire arms company was first created.

Wayne van zwoll marks 50 years of the remington 700. The 28 most notable guns from remingtons 200year history. Roy marcot is the author of the history of remington firearms 3. My solution once was to fit a remington classic stock to a 725 3006. For more than 200 years, remington firearms have been forged from the untamed spirit that will always define the american spirit revolutionizing an industry. We have a brand new factory copy of the latest edition avilable from load books usa titled the complete reloading manual for the.

In the early 1950s, remington engineers began research towards a 6mm cartridge suitable for varmints through to deer. Killed many deer with this gun when i was a kid and found the bullet expansion to be erratic. Overall, the rife is in excellent condition, free from any scratches or bluing imperfections. The remington society of america hereby endorses, and takes pleasure in recommending, remington army and navy revolvers, 18611888by don ware. Remington largebore conversion revolvers by roger phillips. The name remington is synonymous with the history of the united states, from the civil war, the two world wars, and every skirmish in between. This rifle was manufactured in 1956 as shown by the barrel code of e c. When they reinvented it as the 6mm it was for the heavier bullets. According to the blue book of gun values, there were three grades of. According to an online company history, founder eliphalet remington ii believed he could.

We have all the best brands for your rifle at the best prices, ready to ship right to your door nationwide. One of the most accurate rifles i have ever owned was an 8 14pound. Oct 10, 2019 remington played a significant role in defining the history of the american west, and the company impacted the world during global wars. Remington vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. Original, excell for sale by victor reid on gunsamerica 980836646. Firearms hall of fame remington model 721 bolt action. Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700 as a gun made to be shot, rather than merely a museum piece. But it was condemned by the hunting community for the lack of bullet weight. Wayne van zwoll celebrates 50 years of the remington 700.

Stepbystep solutions to all your us history homework questions slader. Ive read a number of articles in which the author, believing a particular rifle or cartridge deserves to be more popular than it is, uses rodney dangerfields line about getting. What is the value of a remington gamemaster 760 in. This was done so remington could load bullets larger than the 90 grain used in the 244 as the 1 in 12 twist in the 244 remington could not stabilize bullets over 90 grains in weight. I have killed deer with an 87 gr bullet, but would be hesitant to go much lighter. Remington model 722 bolt action rifle remington s 722 was a short action version of their model 721. Turns out he owns a 244 remington rifle in what he thinks is 1. The company is now known for a wide array of sporting, selfdefense, and military. Us history textbooks free homework help and answers. Collector ammo page 3 petes vintage guns and ammo llc.

In the rifle book 3rd edition, 1978, page 190, oconnor penned. Remington model 722 244 caliber for sale gunsamerica. Remington is americas oldest gun maker and is claimed to be americas oldest factory that still makes its original product. Home reamer rentals rifle 244 6mm remington ackley improved. Roy marcot author of the history of remington firearms. The book is thoroughly researched and features many previouslyunpublished photographs of the rifles, their accessories and accoutrements. A history and users manual 25 years 19621987 by lacy, john f. Remington arms, which calls itself americas oldest gunmaker, was founded in 1816 in ilion gulch, n. Somebody please school me on the 244 6mm remington turns out he owns a 244 remington rifle in what he thinks is 1. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than the collector. The 6mm name came out in 63 when remington changed the rate of spin to 19 instead of 112 for the 244. It took several hours of painstaking work to cut and fit matching wood pieces to the safety area. The name was changed back to 6mm but never gained a good enough market for the caliber. For specific information on any of these books, click on the picture of the book.

Jul 14, 2019 my comments and recommendation were based on what i determined to be another seller that was hyping the model and caliber sako l57 in 244 remington and not providing a full and honest description of the rifle. The 6mm remington rifle cartridge, originally introduced in 1955 by remington arms company. Find a serious collector maybe a pinch more if the cond is what you stated. I have a spare short action stock that i want to use for a 725 rebarrel job in 308. However, in his book the accurate rifle, warren page claims that he and al marciante developed the. The model 760 was only manufactured in 244 remington from 1956 through 1959. And unlike the 244, nobody attempted to put it into a short action.

The nook book ebook of the history of remington firearms. These include federal powershok 6mm rem 100gr sp 20pkt, geco 6mm. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. For deer and hogs, i would prefer a 95 or 100 gr bullet.

Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700 as a gun made. Winchester also introduced a similar dual purpose cartridge of the same caliber with greater success in 1955, the. Wayne van zwoll looks at the history of the remington model 700, which turned 50 in 2012. Remington played a significant role in defining the history of the american west, and the company impacted the world during global wars. My 760bdl in 244 remington shoots quite well with 100 grain sierra semi pointed bullets loaded towards max with either 760 or h4831. The company is now known for a wide array of sporting, selfdefense, and military firearms. Featuring a round action body, recessed chamber, and. As the company continues to grow, it stands as a symbol of the past, present, and future of american ingenuity. Remington autoloading and pumpaction rifles is an illustrated history of remington. The winchester round remains available today whereas the. Even though the cases are the same size for the 244 remington and 6mm remington, they are considered two. Sep, 2007 remington model 740 woodmaster standardsemiautomatic rifle. Remington 700 history users manual by lacy john f abebooks. The remington model 700 is one of the most celebrated rifles of alltime, but its only one firearm in the storied history of an influential gun manufacturer.

Introduced in 1948, the remington model 721 was designed to replace the popular model 30 sporting rifle. Remington arms company, llc is an american manufacturer of firearms and ammunition. My comments and recommendation were based on what i determined to be another seller that was hyping the model and caliber sako l57 in 244 remington and not providing a full and honest description of the rifle. Learn all about remington s firearms from past to present in the standard catalog of remington firearms. In 1955, both remington and winchester introduced similar 6mm cartridges to the marketplace.

I have found that the 222 doesnt always feed right, i think it would benefit from bdl magazine box, follower, and bottom metal. Where can i find information about remingtons history. Remington 20 gauge nitro express long range game loads no. It is getting harder and harder to fine a remington 722 in this condition, especially in. Whatever the american truth is its real history began when remington introduced it as the. In 1963, remington made their first attempt at the name game. It was founded in 1816 by eliphalet remington in ilion, new york, as e. If you are interested in the scope, leopold vx1 412, please let me know and we can work out a deal for the package. What we now know as the 6mm remington was originally called the. The history of one of the worlds most famous gun makers.