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jmtbiggin

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I have gotten the itch for a. .243 pump. Seems that 760(0) are the most numerous.Any paticulars to avoid or to seek out. No synthetic stocks for me and iron sights are a must. Please opine
 
I think you'll love the Rem 760-7600 series in .243 Win. The trigger has a fairly long pull, but it can be made better. The rifle is very accurate, probably because the barrel is free-floated.

I've mounted scopes on several in different calibers and always found them accurate and without some of the ills of the 740-7400 series. Magazines can be changed at any time...not like the semi-autos. Also, unlike the semi-auto, the action can be kept open without the magazine being in place.

I don't know if the carbine version can be had in .243 Win, but it would be a nice-carrying rifle. Anyway, it wouldn't be difficult to have the barrel shortened, if you wish.
 
They're out there but likely one of the lowest production calibers. I think I mounted and sighted a scope on one back in the 80's. Somewhat temperamental about ammo selection IIRC.
 
The Remington website shows the 7600 available in .243 Win. I was surprised at the cost, however...listing at over $900 with wood stocks. It seems a bit pricy, considering what fairly decent bolt rifles are going for these days, but it's probably a lifetime purchase and could probably be bought for about $700 at some shops.

I wouldn't worry about buying a used 760 or 7600, as long as the bore is good, since there are plenty of parts available. I've never had to repair one, but have worked on dozens of 742s and 7400s.
 
I've been hunting with my vintage 760 in .243 since 1969. Stocks were upgraded in 1977. It wears a Simmons AETAC scope 2.8-10X and she shoots tiny little groups when I do my part. BEST ammo: Black Hills Ammo.

Jack
 
An old buddy bought a 760 in .30-06, around 1968, and it was his only hunting rifle. He still had it when he died, close to 2002. It was very accurate.
 
Bought a REM 7600 in 1990,270WIN. Great hunting rifle,fast accurate,dependable never had a jam of any kind.One good thing about them is not everybody has one & if your good with a pump shotgun you can show out with a 7600. A fun GUN they are.;);
 
That's too bad, but if you find a nice one, you might be able to put it on lay-away and get it paid up before hunting season.

Some nice things about the 760 is that it's easy to load/unload and the action is pretty well sealed against debris, unlike open-topped lever guns. They're also very easy to clean, should crud get in. Just push out the two pins and the trigger group drops out for cleaning everything.

The only negative about rifles with two-piece stocks is during cold weather. I tend to carry rifles one-handed sometimes, and here in Maine, it gets pretty cold in late November. I've also noticed is that the receivers tend to show bluing wear early...from being carried in that manner, but it's not a major problem. My Rem 1100 shotgun shows a bit of wear from one-handed carry, but it's over 30 years old, so it's not a big deal.
 


I've taken several dozen 'lopes with my 760 Remington in .243 Winchester. I suggest Black Hills Ammo featuring the 95 grain bullet.

Western antelope are very tasty if cooked properly; reminds me of lamb.

Good hunting to you.

Jack
 
I have never seen a Browning BPR irl but still kinda want one

seems much more of a rifle then the 7600 I have seen

granted the 7600 I have seen have been old well used ones. they were very popular for a certain type of hunting style shooting comp way back when here in Sweden, even had 6.5x55 barrels remington made for them. they al seemed a bittle rattely and loose but I guess that is needed

took one home for a test fire and the sucker locked up from the first shot, store bought ammo to, a gunsmith had to rack it with all his bodyweight to get it loose
 
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