The more I watch you the more respect I have for you. I have a friend that pulled out a Nylon 66 last time I was shooting my gun over there and it was in terrible condition. I told her I would take it and clean it up for her and this video will take the mystery out of doing that for her. I have never owned one or had any interest in them for myself, so I've never had the opportunity to take one apart. Thanks for another detailed, insightful vid.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

You are welcome, and also much appreciated.

Excellent video. One thing I didn’t notice you mention unless I missed it is one of the most, if not the most common cause of nylon 66 malfunctions. The flat spring underneath the cover plate is the cartridge stop spring. If the tension is too little, you’ll get double feeds on chambering the first round, and occasionally on subsequent rounds until there are fewer rounds in the magazine. If it’s too tight, it can sometimes prevent rounds from smoothly feeding into the chamber at the correct angle and cause the bullet to bend. The best way I’ve found to set the tension on the spring is to first start by making sure the cover just slides over the receiver. It should literally just drop down on its own under gravity except at the very front which should have a credit card sized gap. If your cover requires you to work it back and forth and yank hard to get it on and off it’s too tight and has been crushed down by overtightening of the retaining screws. Take the cover off and pry it apart until it slides over the receiver on the front and back with little to no resistance. The rear screw should be able to slide right in. The front of the receiver cover should require a gentle pressure with one finger to counteract the cartridge stop spring and get the screw in. Once the front screw head touches the receiver STOP. Do NOT snug it up. Doing so will crush the cover against the nylon and impede the motion of the bolt which can cause short stroking or misfeeds as the bolt encounters resistance going forward to chamber a round. On the other hand, if the spring doesn’t have enough tension the cover won’t have the slight springiness at the front as you insert the front screw. Bend very gently on the spring until it’s just right, do NOT oil the internals that contact nylon such as the rails the bolt rides on. When it’s set up correctly, rounds will actually jump straight up into the chamber on their own when you pull the bolt back and fully seat when the bolt goes forward. Hope this helps someone.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your advice, and tips on the Nylon 66. I always appreciate the expertise from someone willing to share, and I'm sure it will be helpful to someone out there.

great learning video. I do have a mint apache thanks

Fantastic instructional video, so generous of you to share - Thank You Very Much Sir ! - Much Appreciated !!

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

I just hope the lighting was good enough. You are quite welcome, and thanks for the comment.

excllent tutorial on the 66 . you deserve a ph.d in mechanical engineering .🌿

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I just like to share things that might help my viewers out.

@fourbyfourer

3 ай бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Well Sir you done THE BEST tutorial on this amazing rife, and I thank you very much!!

I had a mohawk brown but always liked the apache black with chrome metal!

I've never seen a .22 short nylon 66. Very cool. I went hunting with a friend many years ago and we got rained on. He cased up his very nice browning shotgun and when he took it out at home less than two hours later it had surface rust all over it. Even the finish on the wood was mottled and damaged. It was a new synthetic sheepskin lined style case. We don't know if a chemical in the lining caused some reaction but my older browning shotgun with a different style case had no problems. He always babied the gun, it was very nice, so he was sick about it but did fix it himself and it looked good afterwards. So damages can sometimes happen really fast and even to people who take care of their guns.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

7 ай бұрын

Good example of how quickly damage can occur. Also a good example of someone being on top of things and taking care of things, like your friend did.

@emerycreek8016

7 ай бұрын

Awesome video by the way! Some of your tips are true gold for a guy like me. I can't believe how abused that little shorts model was. A bulged barrel and broken clamp. Wow!

This video is gold for someone who owns a nylon 66 .. I have a Remington 550-1 that I would like to get restored

This is the most in depth video i have seen on the nylon! Excellent work sir. Anyone happen to have a front sight from an old barrel or part rifle they are willing to part with. My uncle willed me his old nylon 66 when he passed. That is the only part missing. Cant find one anywhere. Lol. The rifle is in rough shape on the outside but i have yet to have any functionality issues with the old rifle! Plan on doing a good clean up/ restoration soon.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend. I found this one on Ebay, here's the link. www.ebay.com/itm/364595007763?hash=item54e38e5113:g:vZcAAOSwvCplS6hA&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4EwB2vJpqhopjCjisTU9x9rmVb1Me9GUSZVSQmMzWS3ftMSE1N7K1SKcP7%2BpnfBy3SPCQaSXMKflJvKmDyyyXAfWFXI9YwU%2Bxy6r4CwoxpgS%2FviTUSN7VuXeTWA6xZ0JW1yf%2Fz2HGvPHpJtu1%2B1X51GkvHBGckQhpnVFslgEhyYGGSNDOKPAyJh4fTkAZ4a7FbNzbJss5OD9zKrh%2BufersSdZZbTkl5mv7C3H7jswBXZYxB0h2WgH0XMJzfJwHn2joouucoU0gmy2n9Ld86p6SYOq0mfw0y6t6%2Fwu%2FVt5qi1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5aprZCCYw

My compliments to you on an excellent, extremely detailed and educational video of the Nylon 66. Your lighting, close ups and explanations are worthy of an exceptional reference tutorial on this firearm for many years to come. So interesting that it seemed to be over in 20 minutes! Thank you.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

I hope it will be of good use to folks that own one of these rifles. Happy to see you enjoyed it. Thanks.

It was ahead of its time. Look what Winchester is doing with their 22s. I never liked the Nylon 66s myself, but I do respect the utilitarian practicality and design.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

Me as well.

I have owned several Nylon 66s since I was 16 years old. I'm 73 now, still own two 66s and a 10. The other video that you showed two rifles with one stock being a lighter brown. I think it is a variance in the nylon color. I've seen it before. I had an Apache black one once that I sold to the father of my then girlfriend. He moved to Montana, shot the gun for 10 or more years without ever cleaning it. He shot it until it would not function anymore. He returned to Alaska and asked me to clean it for him. Fouling had solidified into cakes of black stuff. I eventually got it cleaned up, and it shot like a new one. They are amazing rifles.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

Great story, and testimony to these rifles. Thanks for sharing.

Complements well documented tutorial thumbs up to you . Great video

Another classic brought back to a FUNctional life . GR8 job and your skill and excellence in bringing these videos for us is exceptional .. Happy Thanksgiving ! 🍀

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

One of those was my first firearm ever.1963 as I recall. 8th Birthday present from my father. I've got to try to find another one now. My original was stolen in 1975 😡

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that. They are occasionally available at gun shows, pawn shops, classified ads, and local gun stores that carry used firearms.

That’s a sweet shooter now. I have a first year production 1959 Mohawk Brown Nylon 66 and love it.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

Hold onto that rifle!

You saved my bacon...well done.thanks !!!

Very good video!! I have a Mod 77 in Seneca Green. They are very good rifles.. Thank you for sharing your instructional information..

The Nylon 66 was my first rifle. My dad had it shipped from Sears to Australia where he was stationed in '63. It was my constant companion in the bush until we came back to the U.S. I never remember a failure of any kind. After watching this video I'm thinking this is the most complicated firearm in my safe.

Back in my youth I went thru several of these. I used to sharpen my skills by tossing bottles at our local dump. I got so good that I could hit hand tossed quarters with stingers. A solid hit would leave an exit hole. Dad used to give me his old golf balls and when hit in the air by a stinger it would go clean out of sight if hit squarely. I mounted a good scope on one and noticed at distance it was shifting poi so I had the scope checked and it was fine. We put the boresighter on and noticed with changes in forearm pressure the barrel would move as the barrel was not fixed to the "receiver". Hands down the best .22 semi auto especially if neglected. If you ever run across one that refuses to run check the 2 dust cover screws and I bet you they are too tight putting pressure on the bolt.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

Love that story!

@buckshot4428

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. We seem to have a lot in common.@@CumberlandOutdoorsman

Great instructions on tear down . I might have to get me a Nylon 66. I have a 597 but always liked the wood stocks guns more but that plastic 597 always shoots well. Thanks again

This was a great help to me! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.

Awesome vid my friend & yes I do have one in Seneca green, its definitely one of my favs, its a 1959 I believe, they made very few green ones, something like 30,000! If I need to tear it down & clean it ill call you.........! Take care

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

4 ай бұрын

Ok.😉

I enjoy your channel greatly

Great video as usual sir! 🐿

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

Getting ready to clean my dads CBC copy of the nylon 66. Glad I ran across your excellent detailed takedown.

Wishing you and your wife a healthy and prosperous New Year.

Another great video on the iconic Nylon 66. One more way of releasing the firing pin is to insert a fired empty casing into the chamber & then dry fire the rifle. I do this with all my .22 rimfire rifles. Was always fascinated by this rifle after seeing my first one in British Guiana in the later 50's & my grandfather buying me my first Apache Black here in Toronto in 1965.

Very informative and interesting

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I hope it wasn't too long.

Super job sir!!!?

Great job! I own a 66 from the mid-sixties. I attempted to take it down to give it a good cleaning once in the '60s. The water seemed too deep for me. Had a gunsmith put it back together. Thanks but never again. My 66 has a 10-round magazine. Thanks for the detailed video. Merry Christmas!

In Florida we used them as cheap boat guns. Growing up I never seen one that WASN’T rusted. They were always just a utilitarian gun and only became somewhat of a collectable the last few years. And probably because most are rusted out and beat up.

The Sendca Green was either made 2 or 3 years, 59, 60, 61. That one from 62 looks like Seneca Green though, it is an Olive color, from videos I have seen. You have to compare in bright sunlight or bright light in general. To buff my 3 out I have just used Mothers Mag Polish, it took out light scratches

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

That polymer on those old Nylon 66's is tough. A good quality polish will usually restore the sheen.

love the videos. found your channel looking for info on my hawkins 50cal i inherited. i also love old 22s

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

I appreciate your support. Old .22's are a passion of mine.

Can definitely see the color difference.

One looks faded by the sun.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

I was wondering if that was the case.

Love your videos, always look forward for a new one to come out, also wonder if you ever tinkered with the Marlin model 81,and ever thought about a video on one?

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

You are one of many viewers that has asked me about the Marlin 80/81. Looks like I need to get one and do a thorough review on it.

I hope you have a video or can do a video for a Winchester 22 model 67. Long and long rifle ammo.

I bought a mohawk brown in the 70's let it go . I bought another one in the mid 80's all black black diamond last i checked it's worth over 1000 ddollars

Hey!! nice work. Could you please make a video on the inside of the gallery short?? I’m sure it would get many views. No videos of the inside yet. I acquired a nylon short bolt, striker and cartridge stop. To make my own gallery short. Very close to working. Not sure if the cartridge feed guide is different. Still not able to get the cartridge to kick up to the chamber. Keep up the great work! Love the nylons. They run deep in my family.

The stocks looks inspired by the XP-100 Fireball .221 Grassy Knoll prototype. Pretty cool for a plastic stock. Looks a lot better than the mishmash of misfitting Legos you see at gun shows these days.

I've got the brown one and it's called. APACHE abd it came in a really nice all wood case its never been shot. And it's stamped on the barrel APACHE MODEL

You are a really good gunsmith, Wish you were in my town. I would ask you to help me with a Marlin 60 that jams and has ejection problems. I can't get it to run.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

If you are having issues with your 60, I can assist you by email. Contact me at cumberlandoutdoorsman@gmail.com

I was cleaning out a relatives home who'd recently passed, had a nylon 66 behind a door I'd seen for decades. I had it checked & cleaned a local gunsmith. It has a scope on it but I want to take it off. Can I just take it off and get a flat screw to hold down the sight or do I need to do something else?

Outstanding video! Do you know where I can buy a N66 stock? Mine if cracked and I would like to replace it. Thanks!

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

I frequently see them listed on Ebay.

How do I put on the shoulder strap?

Amigos temho rifle 66 nova

they probably left it in a gun case with a lining, the humidity is sucked in and it rusts the gun while it sits.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

I think you're right about that.

My Apache Black and chrome has the serial number on the barrel, not on the receiver

I have a green one but mine takes a ten round clip

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

Yours is the 10C or model 77. There are also 6round magazines available for them.

@trapperbobpatriot8288

8 ай бұрын

@@CumberlandOutdoorsman thanks I didn’t know that

It’s a nylon 66 I wouldn’t worry about a little pitting

Your directions will mostly work for a Remington 77 or a Mohawk 10C . Those clip (magazine) loaders have fewer parts and are easier to disassemble and reassemble. The 2 are mostly identical but the magazines are DIFFERENT. The magazines marked "10C" fit the Mohawk 10C rifle and the magazines marked "77" fit the Remington model 77. Mohawk 10C rifles can be modified (shimmed) to accept nylon 77 magazines, or in the alternative, nylon 77 magazines can be modified to fit Mohawk 10C rifles. Mohawk 10C magazines cannot be modified to work in Nylon 77 rifles.

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

8 ай бұрын

I own several Remington 581 bolt action rifles, and have been told that the magazines will fit 541, Nylon 77, and 10-C. I have one clearly marked 77, and one marked 581. Both look identical, and will fit all of my 581 rifles.

The nylon 77 and nylon 66 are neither worth spending any time on. The are both so undependable in the accuracy field that they are not worth owning except for wall hangers . Either gun if you sight it in and then hold the forearm firmly and pull it or push in in a lateral direction while shooting your accuracy will bill so adversely affected you will want to throw it in the brush and walk away. The plastic stock and barrel and action design are such that they have no stiff rigid connection to the barrel. The rear sight is on a piece of tin covering the action separated from the barrel. Try what I am telling you and you will have the same poor results.

@ericsmith3765

6 ай бұрын

Maybe you’re just not a very good shot lol

@CumberlandOutdoorsman

6 ай бұрын

The fact that the barrel is not truly attached to the receiver can adversely affect point of impact due to mis-alignment. If a scope is mounted, then any movement between the receiver cover and barrel will change where the bullet hits. You are correct in your assessment regarding this aspect. However, I have two Nylon 66's, and if the receiver cover and barrel clamp are secure, (not too tight!) I have shot 1 inch and less at 50 yards with good quality ammo. If I disturb the assembly in any way, I have to resight the gun.