How to Change the Butt Plate on a Nylon 66

For 30 years, Remington's Nylon 66 thrilled shooters with its low maintenance and easy shooting. According to Remington Arms, more than one million Nylon 66 rifles were sold from 1959 to 1989 and many are in use today. This popular tube-fed .22 caliber rifle featured a nylon stock that held up to the abuses of the field and resisted warping. However, no matter how well made, it is still possible to end up with a cracked butt plate. Don't despair if the butt plate on your Nylon 66 is broken, as it is replaceable with a few easy steps.

Things You'll Need

  • Remington Nylon 66
  • New butt plate
  • Alcohol wipes
  • Strong glue
  • Bar clamp
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unload the firearm and set all ammunition away from the rifle while changing the butt plate.

    • 2

      Remove the old butt plate from the stock, taking care not to damage the white spacer. If the butt plate doesn't come off freely, try soaking the stock in warm water to break the seal. Clean the stock thoroughly with alcohol.

    • 3

      Hold the new butt plate up to the stock before applying adhesive to ensure proper alignment.

    • 4

      Apply strong glue or plastic cement to both the stock and the butt plate. According to the "Remington Field Service Manual," originally the butt plate was chemically bonded to the stock using phenol acid. However, working with phenol acid has its difficulties, so glue is recommended.

    • 5

      Clamp the butt plate to the butt stock and allow time to cure. Wipe away any adhesive that leaked out of the seam. Failure to do so may result in blemishes on the stock.

    • 6

      Before shooting, ensure the butt plate is firmly attached to the stock.