Remington Model 490 Powder-Actuated Tool (.22 Caliber)

The Remington Model 490 is a heavy-duty, low-velocity powder-actuated tool designed for high-strength fastening into concrete, masonry, and structural steel. This single-shot, trigger-activated power driver delivers the necessary impact force for basement framing, electrical box mounting, conduit tracking, and commercial plumbing installations. It features a built-in compression safety mechanism that prevents accidental discharge by requiring firm surface contact before firing.

Brand: Remington

Model: 490

Key Features & Specifications

• Tool Type: Low-velocity, single-shot powder-actuated tool (PAT).
• Caliber Requirement: .22 caliber Type A neck-down crimped powder loads.
• Actuation Mechanism: Single-action manual breech with a traditional finger-trigger fire.
• Safety Engineering: Integrated compression-fire safety spring requires structural depression to activate.
• Fastener Capacity: Drives concrete drive pins and specialized masonry nails up to 3 inches long.
• Consumable Compatibility: Cross-compatible with modern hardware store brands, including Ramset pins and loads.

Included Consumables Inventory

• Storage Case: Custom-fitted two-piece tool box with a grey exterior shell and an organized orange interior tray base.
• 2-1/2" Power Fasteners: 30 pieces remaining (ideal for 2x4 wood-to-concrete framing).
• 2" Power Fasteners: 53 pieces remaining (ideal for 1x4 furring strips or metal track to concrete).
• .22 Caliber Loads (A22C4 / 29284): 46 pieces remaining (Level 4, Yellow high-power load).

Condition: Used

• Functionality: 10/10
• Aesthetics: 9/10

Price of New Comparable Model (Home Depot): $196 (Plus GST)

Our Price (Cowboy Tools): $125 (GST Included)