Today’s rifle is a Remington Model 24, which bears a striking resemblance to the Browning SA-22 rimfire because Remington made the Model 24 under license with Browning from 1919 to 1935.

The guns had a crossbolt safety and a hardwood forearm with matching stock. In 1962 Remington introduced the Model 772 SB, or Smooth Bore, designed to chamber .22 LR shotshells.

The rifle fired all three without fail, a versatility that likey helps maintain its popularity. Undoubtedly the biggest number of rifles still available are Model 12As, the basic version with a 22 ...

For nearly 50 years, the Remington Model 700 rifle has been the preferred choice for millions of hunters, shooting sports enthusiasts and military and law enforcement personnel. Despite emotional ...

In the 1980s the Model 700 adapted into the U.S. army’s M-24 Sniper Weapon System, and in 2010 the army began upgrading those rifles to the new M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle standard.