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22 BENCH REST REMINGTON
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IMPERIAL SPORTING UP TO .249"
22 BENCH REST REMINGTON
22 · 2 headstamps · 1 scan
| Calibre | 22 |
| In the cabinet | IMPERIAL SPORTING UP TO .249" · 3 images |
Reading the headstamp
12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code
6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture
CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour
Research notes
The .22 Bench Rest Remington, commonly referred to as the .22 BR Remington, is a wildcat cartridge commonly used in varmint hunting and benchrest shooting. It is based on the .308 x 1½ inch Barnes cartridge, necked down to .22 caliber, lengthened by .020 inches and with the shoulder angle increased to 30°. It was first developed in approximately 1963 by Jim Stekl, and in 1978 Remington standardized the dimensions. It is renowned for its high velocities and excellent accuracy.
Provenance
2013Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
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