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Rem 750
- Thread starter gmarr
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chasehav2014
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I have a rem 770 it isn't the best quality but I believe the rem 700 is pretty good. As for reliability my 770 is pretty good.(mine is a 308)
crowbeaner
New member
I haven't had the opportunity to shoot a 750 YET; but I remain hopeful. I have an older 742, and I have complete confidence in it. It ONLY shoots my handloads, and with 35 years of experience with Remi Semi and trombone rifles, I feel the platform gets a bad rep from shooters that don't really understand just what is required to make these rifles work.
Factory ammo is loaded with whatever powder they get by the railcar load. Burning rates vary, maintenance on personal rifles varies, and some guns simply won't shoot any ammo regardless because of whatever quirks the rifle has.
KEEP THE CHAMBER CLEAN! Ammo loaded with MEDIUM burning rate powders is best- nothing faster than 3031, and not slower than WW760/H414. Your favorite load with 4350 or 4831 MAY cause feeding problems!! If you are shooting a 760 or 7600, the slower powders may work OK- maybe not.
Magazines are 90% of the feeding problem. The lips have to position the top round properly for the bolt to pick it up when the action cycles. If they are bent down too far, the bolt misses the round partially. Better to have them too high than too low.
My rifle will shoot any bullet weight I feed it mainly because I've taken the time to develop ammo that meets the gas pressure requirements, and I small base size my brass to make sure the round sits on the bottom of the chamber when in battery.
Keep in mind that these rifles are meant to shoot one to four shots from a cold barrel. They are not designed for sustained fire like an AR or Garand!
I have a couple pointers as far as powder goes-
110 grain bullets, IMR 3031
125 to 130 grain, WW 748 or BLC2
150 grain, 748, BLC2, 4064, 4895, 4320, W760, H414
165 grain, W760, IMR 4064, 4320, H414
180 grain, W760, H414, IMR 4064
I haven't seen the need for any heavier bullet weights, so if you have to shoot a 200 or 220, try 4064.
DON"T try to hotrod the ammo; 48,000 cup is fine.
My old slushbox would go to Alaska with me if I had the dinero and time. I have no doubt that it would function in 20 below weather with daily maintenance and properly loaded ammo. CB.
Factory ammo is loaded with whatever powder they get by the railcar load. Burning rates vary, maintenance on personal rifles varies, and some guns simply won't shoot any ammo regardless because of whatever quirks the rifle has.
KEEP THE CHAMBER CLEAN! Ammo loaded with MEDIUM burning rate powders is best- nothing faster than 3031, and not slower than WW760/H414. Your favorite load with 4350 or 4831 MAY cause feeding problems!! If you are shooting a 760 or 7600, the slower powders may work OK- maybe not.
Magazines are 90% of the feeding problem. The lips have to position the top round properly for the bolt to pick it up when the action cycles. If they are bent down too far, the bolt misses the round partially. Better to have them too high than too low.
My rifle will shoot any bullet weight I feed it mainly because I've taken the time to develop ammo that meets the gas pressure requirements, and I small base size my brass to make sure the round sits on the bottom of the chamber when in battery.
Keep in mind that these rifles are meant to shoot one to four shots from a cold barrel. They are not designed for sustained fire like an AR or Garand!
I have a couple pointers as far as powder goes-
110 grain bullets, IMR 3031
125 to 130 grain, WW 748 or BLC2
150 grain, 748, BLC2, 4064, 4895, 4320, W760, H414
165 grain, W760, IMR 4064, 4320, H414
180 grain, W760, H414, IMR 4064
I haven't seen the need for any heavier bullet weights, so if you have to shoot a 200 or 220, try 4064.
DON"T try to hotrod the ammo; 48,000 cup is fine.
My old slushbox would go to Alaska with me if I had the dinero and time. I have no doubt that it would function in 20 below weather with daily maintenance and properly loaded ammo. CB.
Bamashooter
New member
My brother -in-law has one and one of my good friends has one and they are both reliable. I have shot them several times and I have shot them with my handloads and never had a malfunction with either rifle. So I dont know what to think now. I would like to have a 750 carbine in 30-06. That would be an awesome rifle if it was reliable,which from my experience they are and people here say they arent. What is it that makes them unreliable? Just askin.
granitestate
Inactive
750 Woodsmaster Today!
After careful research and some trepidation, I purchased my Woodsmaster in .30-06. I gave the guns action a quick coating of Remington Oil, and headed to the range.
Initially, I had difficulties with the Winchester 150 gr. Silver Tips. Then I remembered a tip I picked up at the shop, and made sure to make sure the rounds were press firmly back in the clip. After that, I had no problems. I then grabbed a box of 180 gr. Remington PSP. From that point on the gun delivered. Taking 3 shot groups x 6, allowing the gun barrel to cool in between each session, I was able to to shoot 2" groups at 100 yards with open sights.
I would imagine it would do better with a scope, but for the thick swamps that I like to hunt here in New Hampshire, this is a quick handling gun that shoulders well for me and I couldn't be happier. I guess only time will tell, but after the first 36 rounds, I am not disappointed. I gave the gun a through cleaning tonight and plan on putting another 36 rounds through tomorrow while I make my sight adjustments.
As for recoil, I would considerate it moderate, but nothing like my TC Icon bolt in .30-06. I attribute that to the gas operation of the gun and the great recoil pad.
After careful research and some trepidation, I purchased my Woodsmaster in .30-06. I gave the guns action a quick coating of Remington Oil, and headed to the range.
Initially, I had difficulties with the Winchester 150 gr. Silver Tips. Then I remembered a tip I picked up at the shop, and made sure to make sure the rounds were press firmly back in the clip. After that, I had no problems. I then grabbed a box of 180 gr. Remington PSP. From that point on the gun delivered. Taking 3 shot groups x 6, allowing the gun barrel to cool in between each session, I was able to to shoot 2" groups at 100 yards with open sights.
I would imagine it would do better with a scope, but for the thick swamps that I like to hunt here in New Hampshire, this is a quick handling gun that shoulders well for me and I couldn't be happier. I guess only time will tell, but after the first 36 rounds, I am not disappointed. I gave the gun a through cleaning tonight and plan on putting another 36 rounds through tomorrow while I make my sight adjustments.
As for recoil, I would considerate it moderate, but nothing like my TC Icon bolt in .30-06. I attribute that to the gas operation of the gun and the great recoil pad.