| Description: |
Moderately priced, bolt action rifle commonly referred to as "Remington’s budget tackdriver". |
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| Introduction Year: |
1967 |
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| Year Discontinued: |
1983 |
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| Total Production: |
Approximately 565,000 |
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| Designer/Inventor: |
Wayne Leek |
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| Action Type: |
Bolt action |
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| Caliber/Gauge: |
.222 Rem. – 1967 – 1980, 1982
.223 Rem. – 1975
.22-250 Rem. – 1967
.243 Win. 1968; w/ 18 ½" barrel 1980
6mm. Rem. – 1969 – 1980
6mm. Rem. Left Hand – 1969 – 1980
7mm-08 Rem. – 1980 w/ 18 ½" barrel
.308 Win. – 1969
.308 Win. Left Hand – 1969 – 1980; w/ 18 ½" barrel 1980
.30-30 Win. – 1967 – 1970
.44 Rem. Mag. – 1967 – 1970 |
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| Serial Number Blocks: |
1967 – 010001 to 068460
1968 – 6200000 to 6899999
1974 – A6000000 to A6199999
1978 – B6000000 to B6199999 |
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| Grades Offered: |
There were no high grades offered in this model. |
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| Variations: |
In 1980 changes to the stock included a fluted comb, thicker pistol grip, and wider fore-end. |