244 remington history book

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. Colts were the first american revolvers produced, and they never really lost their place as the no. Cal with a 19 twist that stableized the round in the model. Collector ammo page 3 petes vintage guns and ammo llc. The winchester round remains available today whereas the. Remington is americas oldest gun maker and is claimed to be americas oldest factory that still makes its original product. Overall, the rife is in excellent condition, free from any scratches or bluing imperfections. A history and users manual by john f lacy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A big mystery at the time was remingtons decision to put stubby 20inch barrels on all rifles in. It really needs a long action to take advantage of the longer, heavier weight bullets. Will the 6mm remington ammunition work in my model 722 chambered for. The 28 most notable guns from remingtons 200year history. A brief history of remington arms updated mar 05, 2019.

For specific information on any of these books, click on the picture of the book. Remington ammo for sale choose your caliber and type of. The 6mm remington rifle cartridge, originally introduced in 1955 by remington arms company as the. After much testing, it was determined that in the roberts case, optimum performance came from bullets weighing 75 grains for varmints up to a maximum of 90 grains for use on deer. In 1955, both remington and winchester introduced similar 6mm cartridges to the marketplace.

This semiautomatic rifle features a 22 barrel, wood stocks, sling studs, adjustable rear sight, and is tapped for a scope. One of the worlds oldest and most trusted manufacturers, remington ammunition is the unquestioned leader all others must follow. Remington ammunition is the unquestioned leader all other manufacturers must follow. The company history is interwoven with thede velopment of the us, the winning of the west, and the trials of war. Edit on one issue, the 244 rockchucker was the original name of this cartrige built by fred huntington and adopted by remington arms.

The superb 6mm remington started life in 1955, the same year as the. Wood is extremely nice with a couple of very light handling marks. He went on to write with the 90 grain load, the 244 is a good deer cartridge and certainly effective on antelope and any lighter game. 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.

Winchester came out with the 243 and rem came out with the 244. The eminent gunsmith, ballistician, barrel maker, teacher and writer perhaps had more influence on modern shooting and firearms than any other single man. Illustrated appendix of all remington rifles,shotguns, and handguns ballistics tables. Jun 01, 2005 a detailed and beautifully illustrated book that tells the full story of remington firearms model by model with more than 200 clear photographs. This is another area where the 243 outshines the 244 6mm with hunters. The following reference document is presented in an adobe acrobat file.

Parker otto ackley left a wealth of firearms knowledge among those he trained. The 244 had a 1 in 12 twist until 1962 when it became commercialized as the 6mm rem. I have killed deer with an 87 gr bullet, but would be hesitant to go much lighter. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than the collector. Find a serious collector maybe a pinch more if the cond is what you stated. No other company offers more innovative solutions for hunting, selfdefense, competition and tactical applications. It is getting harder and harder to fine a remington 722 in this condition, especially in. If one tries to chamber the 105, and use the capacity of the case, the bullet is nudging, or over the magazine maximum for pal. This is a remington model 740 woodmaster in the rare. May 22, 2016 may 22nd, 2016 free ebook covers 200 years of remington history.

The trigger can be adjusted in the same way, to a very fine pull, and some people think the barrels were even better than the average 700 barrel. Known for a combination of high velocity, long range, flat trajectory, and accuracy, it is suitable as a dual use. Antique and modern ammo in hard to find calibers and rare issues. No matter what others have said, marketing is all about perception, and remington should have understood that.

As the company continues to grow, it stands as a symbol of the past, present, and future of american ingenuity. If you are interested in the scope, leopold vx1 412, please let me know and we can work out a deal for the package. In this issue you will find loading data for accurate arms company, inc, alliant technologies, winchester, imr, hodgdon powder co. My 760bdl in 244 remington shoots quite well with 100 grain sierra semi pointed bullets loaded towards max with either 760 or h4831. Whatever the american truth is its real history began when remington introduced it as the. Posted feb 17, 2014 eliphalet remington ii began making guns in his fathers forge in upstate new york in 1816. The 6mm name came out in 63 when remington changed the rate of spin to 19 instead of 112 for the 244.

The 725s were dressed up 721722s to compete with the fancier model 70 winchesters. Roy marcot is the author of the history of remington firearms 3. A table of actual rifles observed by rem725 and other members of this group. Where can i find information about remingtons history. Remington and sons, remington established itself as the leader in the firearm industry for more than 200 years. Remington model 740 woodmaster in 244 remington semi.

It was published by john f lacy and has a total of 208 pages in the book. At any rate, the 722s tend to be extremely accurate, as has already been mentioned. Autoloading rifle, gas operated improvement from model 8 and 81. The 244 remington was introduced in 1955 for the remington model 722 boltaction rifle.

We have a brand new factory copy of the latest edition avilable from load books usa titled the complete reloading manual for the. Remington largebore conversion revolvers by roger phillips. The 6mm remington rifle cartridge, originally introduced in 1955 by remington arms company. Remington s model 725 rifle was a shortlived boltaction design offered from 1958 to 1961. Known for a combination of high velocity, long range, flat trajectory, and accuracy, it is suitable as a dual use hunting cartridge for both mediumsized big.

The cartridge was mated to the remington model 722 riflea solid designbut with a 1. It was founded in 1816 by eliphalet remington in ilion, new york, as e. Killed many deer with this gun when i was a kid and found the bullet expansion to be erratic. The 244rem would not do well with the heavier bullets. Separate sections cover all the companys output, including pistols and revolvers, rifles and carbines, and shotguns.

Initially designed as a targetvarmint round, it may be used for animals such as coyotes, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorns, and wild hogs. Todays 6mm remington began life in 1955 as the 244. I have scoured the net for information about this caliber and the rate of twist of the barrel and its accuracy problems with long heavy bullets. In this segment of guns and gear season 4, tom explains how marketing, and a heavier grain, helped the.

The company is now known for a wide array of sporting, selfdefense, and military firearms. If the barrel is the factory piece and no repopped. The 243 had a 110 twist rate and the rem 244 a 112 twist rate. The remington society of america hereby endorses, and takes pleasure in recommending, remington army and navy revolvers, 18611888by don ware. What is the value of a remington model 722 244 cal answers. A book with an interesting company history, and a book for the guncollector as w ell.

Built on a history of american tradition, remington s innovation is what drives the continued success and performance of. Remington arms company, llc is an american manufacturer of firearms and ammunition. In the early 1950s, remington engineers began research towards a 6mm cartridge suitable for varmints through to deer. The 722s and longaction 721s are essentially earlier versions of the 700. Please note if your 721 or 722 in the 195758 range has a dovetail rear barrel sight or a screw mounted rear barrel sight. It reflects an enormous amount of research in primary documents and is a highly definitive work on these firearms. Free ebook covers 200 years of remington history daily bulletin. So the 243 became the leader of the two as a varmint deer.

The name is equally synonymous with hunting, from casual afternoons. 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. One of the most accurate rifles i have ever owned was an 8 14pound. For deer and hogs, i would prefer a 95 or 100 gr bullet. I had an email exchange with remington years ago because they didnt list a 26 barrel in their history of the 722 in. That is correct sir, the 6mm remington is a rebranding of the.

However, in his book the accurate rifle, warren page claims that he and al marciante developed the. Rounds of at least 90 grains are better suited for hunting the larger of those while rounds less than 90 grains are more suitable for varmints. It was changed to the 6mm rem in 1963 because of low sales in. The rifle had a 22inch barrel and a fourround magazine. You dont see very many of these any more, especially in the condition of this rifle. This load is not suitable for the twist rate of the original. Feb 22, 2007 on balance, the 6mm remington is a better cartridge than either the. In the rifle book 3rd edition, 1978, page 190, oconnor penned. The remington woodsmaster model 740 is a semiautomatic rifle manufactured by remington arms between 1955 and 1959. Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700 as a gun made. Somebody please school me on the 244 6mm remington.

The blued metal barreled action was mounted in a walnut stock. Later in 1963 it was replaced with the 6mm remington due to a change in the rifling twist from a 1 in 12 for the 244 remington to a 1 in 9 twist for the 6mm remington. Roy marcot author of the history of remington firearms. It has an action that locks up solid with a crisp trigger and the bore is good with strong lands. Remington model 740 woodmaster standardsemiautomatic rifle. Remington 700 history users manual by lacy john f abebooks. Jay erfurth in an article titled two varmintbig game rifles discussing the. From the roy marcot book, the official authorized history of remington arms company, page 243. You dont see very many of these any more, especially in the cond for sale by 2147738436 on gunsamerica 976884712.

Oct 24, 2014 remington has done it at least once more that im aware of, and perhaps more than that. Looking at the current list of popular long range bullets, a one in eight twist would be the best selection for a custom barrel in either caliber. These models were made in japan and elsewhere using the old remington name but are not connected with the early remington sewing machines. Remington kleanbore 38 super automatic hispeed grain mushroom bullet cartridges. Combining the finest components with gamechanging innovation, remington engineers are moving closer to perfection round by round. A detailed and beautifully illustrated book that tells the full story of remington firearms model by model with more than 200 clear photographs. What is the value of a remington gamemaster 760 in. They look much like the later 700s, but have a safety that looks like the 1917 enfieldbased models 3030s720. Great machines though, tough and reliable, perfect for heavy work if. Remington s 722 was a short action version of their model 721. Early gun serial number is 1562 notice no mention of the physical modifications that have been made. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.