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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In the late 1950s, Remington Arms, then owned by DuPont, set out to design a cost-effective .22 LR semi-automatic rifle that could be mass-produced with minimal machining and hand fitting. Leveraging DuPont’s innovative synthetic material, Zytel 101 nylon, Remington engineers created a revolutionary design in which the rifle’s stock also functioned as the receiver, housing the bolt, trigger group, and barrel. This eliminated the need for a traditional metal r …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Nylon 66 was manufactured from 1959-1989. It was the first mass-produced rifle to feature a stock made from a material other than wood. For this reason, it was a huge gamble for Remington. The largely synthetic construction meant that the Nylon 66 could operate without any added lubricants and lead to great reliability in all climates. Some have speculated that the lightweight of the gun could potentially cause substandard accuracy in the field, but th …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Nylon Apache 77 is a unique and iconic rifle, drawing from Remington’s innovative design history with the Nylon 66 series. Produced between 1987 and 1989, the Apache 77 was a semi-automatic .22 LR rifle designed for both recreational shooting and small-game hunting. Its 19 5/8-inch barrel is complemented by a sleek, black finish, offering a lightweight, robust build that's easy to handle for shooters of all experience levels. The rifle's unique design …