what do you all think of this rifle.I have been wanting one for deer hunting and maybe an elk hunt.I shoot an 870 so I will be used to this one and maybe a compact scope like a 1x6 or 2x7. My gun dealer wants to trade me one straight across for my springfield compact 45.Would I be getting an ok deal? thanks. sj
remington 7600 in 308?
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Have you done a search on 7600s yet? I'd recommend that first.
I don't have one of these, and in fact don't own a semiauto rifle of any kind. My personal bias is towards bolt actions. As a general rule, turnbolts are more accurate than semiautos, pumps and lever guns. Also, the 7400/7600 two-part stock design doesn't lend itself to common accurizing techniques like bedding and free-floating.
As for price comparisons, you can get a Rem 700 or Win Mod 70 for about $370, or a Savage 110/111 package gun with 3-9x scope for the same price. I doubt the 7600 is any cheaper.
The advantage to the semiauto, of course, is the quick follow-up shot, but I don't think that's a big factor for a hunting rifle as opposed to a military weapon.
Also, I think a detachable magazine on a hunting rifle is not the best idea in the world. Just another thing to get messed up, and you don't need quick magazine changes in a hunting rifle, again, unlike a military rifle. I understand that Remington no longer makes its DM versions of the 700 because of problems with them.
Just my personal opinion for what it's worth.
I don't have one of these, and in fact don't own a semiauto rifle of any kind. My personal bias is towards bolt actions. As a general rule, turnbolts are more accurate than semiautos, pumps and lever guns. Also, the 7400/7600 two-part stock design doesn't lend itself to common accurizing techniques like bedding and free-floating.
As for price comparisons, you can get a Rem 700 or Win Mod 70 for about $370, or a Savage 110/111 package gun with 3-9x scope for the same price. I doubt the 7600 is any cheaper.
The advantage to the semiauto, of course, is the quick follow-up shot, but I don't think that's a big factor for a hunting rifle as opposed to a military weapon.
Also, I think a detachable magazine on a hunting rifle is not the best idea in the world. Just another thing to get messed up, and you don't need quick magazine changes in a hunting rifle, again, unlike a military rifle. I understand that Remington no longer makes its DM versions of the 700 because of problems with them.
Just my personal opinion for what it's worth.
Beats me for trading anything ever away again - I like to hold onto what I have. No idea if you're looking at a deal or not.
The negative comments are from those that don't have one - for what that's worth.
I've a 760 .30-06 & although not as accurate as my bolts (same cal), it has at times turned in some 1/2" groups at 100 yds & is always as good or better than I am. Seldom out of MOA.
Far as this gun "sucking out here," I hunt CO - dark timber to way open spaces (that's what we have) & there's one cow elk that fer sure thinks this gun sucks.
Could've done this one with a bolt but had the pump.
The pump action isn't as strong as a bolt but for SAAMI spec ammo, it's plenty good.
I'm partial to bolts myself but think pumps are way under rated.
Having grown up with 870s myself, the 760 was a natural.
May take a look at used - picked up mine (although in late '70s) for $165 w/a 3X9scope.
1X6 or 2X7 or 3X9 all would be a decent choice.
Far as fast follow-up goes, yep, it'll do that, but if you put the first one where it's supposed to go .... doesn't matter what action you're using.
The negative comments are from those that don't have one - for what that's worth.
I've a 760 .30-06 & although not as accurate as my bolts (same cal), it has at times turned in some 1/2" groups at 100 yds & is always as good or better than I am. Seldom out of MOA.
Far as this gun "sucking out here," I hunt CO - dark timber to way open spaces (that's what we have) & there's one cow elk that fer sure thinks this gun sucks.
Could've done this one with a bolt but had the pump.The pump action isn't as strong as a bolt but for SAAMI spec ammo, it's plenty good.
I'm partial to bolts myself but think pumps are way under rated.
Having grown up with 870s myself, the 760 was a natural.
May take a look at used - picked up mine (although in late '70s) for $165 w/a 3X9scope.
1X6 or 2X7 or 3X9 all would be a decent choice.
Far as fast follow-up goes, yep, it'll do that, but if you put the first one where it's supposed to go .... doesn't matter what action you're using.
rugerfreak
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The pump action would be fine anywhere you go as long as you choose the right caliber. Detachable mags are nice--not for fast reloads by to carry extra shells and not have them rattle around in you pocket---which could spook game. The Remington pumps and autos are capable of fine accuracy.
Poodleshooter
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IIRC, the Army Marksmanship Unit briefly used accurized 760's back in the 50's or 60's. Sounds odd that they did that, but I read it in some rather official publication. Besides, all of those 7600 shooting, Pennsylvania deer hunters can't be wrong.... 
Al Thompson
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The AMU used the pump rifles in .222 for the Running Boar competition.
The 760/7600 is free floated from the factory and they are surprisingly accurate. The biggest drawback is the trigger. I have a thing about a good trigger, so I would probably check with a shotgun smith about getting it tuned up. IIRC, it's the same or very close to an 870 trigger.
Can't hotload'em, but good rifles.
BTW, save your pennies and don't trade.
Giz
The 760/7600 is free floated from the factory and they are surprisingly accurate. The biggest drawback is the trigger. I have a thing about a good trigger, so I would probably check with a shotgun smith about getting it tuned up. IIRC, it's the same or very close to an 870 trigger.
Can't hotload'em, but good rifles.
BTW, save your pennies and don't trade.
Giz
s jones,
You have made a good choice, if you buy one outright.
I hunt with a 1956 vintage Remington 760 in .35 Remington. I have never felt at a disadvantage with it hunting here in the woods of Virginia and West Virginia. I have a Weaver K-2.5 scope mounted on it that will need replacing someday but the rifle will serve many future generations. I stick to factory loads. I also load .357 pistol bullets in it with reduced loads for small game hunting. I've had a lot of explaining to do to a game warden on two occasions when I was hunting squirrels with a "deer rifle".
My father had one in .300 Savage. He killed moose, caribou and enough deer to feed a state prison for a year. My brother-in-law is still killing a lot of deer and black bear with it. There are many "riflemen" who spend more time reading gun magazines than walking the woods who will look down on you for not using a tuned bolt action with a big scope. But then, that's their problem and not yours. Get the pump and spend as much time in the woods as possible.
The finish on my gun is starting to show its age. Someday I plan to get a robar refinish and put a synthetic stock on it. Someday I may have a grandson that needs a good hunting gun.
good shooting.
Jay
You have made a good choice, if you buy one outright.
I hunt with a 1956 vintage Remington 760 in .35 Remington. I have never felt at a disadvantage with it hunting here in the woods of Virginia and West Virginia. I have a Weaver K-2.5 scope mounted on it that will need replacing someday but the rifle will serve many future generations. I stick to factory loads. I also load .357 pistol bullets in it with reduced loads for small game hunting. I've had a lot of explaining to do to a game warden on two occasions when I was hunting squirrels with a "deer rifle".
My father had one in .300 Savage. He killed moose, caribou and enough deer to feed a state prison for a year. My brother-in-law is still killing a lot of deer and black bear with it. There are many "riflemen" who spend more time reading gun magazines than walking the woods who will look down on you for not using a tuned bolt action with a big scope. But then, that's their problem and not yours. Get the pump and spend as much time in the woods as possible.
The finish on my gun is starting to show its age. Someday I plan to get a robar refinish and put a synthetic stock on it. Someday I may have a grandson that needs a good hunting gun.
good shooting.
Jay
My Dad has a 7600 in 30-06. It has been a good gun. Accuracy has been good enough for the deer that he has shot with it. I've never benched it so I'm not sure what kind of groups it shoots. Trigger is about like an 870, good enough for me. If you are used to using a pump shotgun this is a natural rifle to use. And it is pretty light and handy.
If you are used to using a pump shotgun this is a natural rifle to use. And it is pretty light and handy.Eat more possum
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I have one in .30-06 with a Leupold Vari XII 2x7 mounted in Leupold rings on Leupold one piece base. Accuracy is fine -about 1.5 inches @ 100 yds. with Factory Federal Premium 165 gr. Sierra SBT, and that's the only load I have fired in mine. Going to try some different loads for it, in fact I loaded some up last week with 150 gr Hornady Interlocks over IMR 4350. I really like the way it carries and shoots. I always wanted one of those ever since I used a buddies in .243 to take the second deer of my life. Totally cool rifle. Like mine well enough that I carried it deer hunting this last fall and left my Ruger M77 Lightweight .270 in the spare role. SO BUY IT!!! Or trade. Personally I have zero use for a .45 pistol so guess what I would do...
Will a bolt gun out shoot (accuracy) probably. But for hunting I really don't think it matters. Your not after one hole groups. I have a Browning pump and it will shoot 1"-1.5" groups from 100 yards with most any type of ammo. Never had the time to work up a super accurate load but I'm sure it can be done.
A friend of mine lived in a West African country for 13 years and guess what rifle he carried but a 760 in 06 and sons gun was Rem. ADL in 243 Win. He hunted and killed a lot of African game one of the antelope he hunted was as big as elk and he used 165 Rem. BP for hippo he used 180 gr. RN. He always carried 180's just in case a Jungle Buff came upon him. These Buffs are smaller than the Cape but from what he says they're just a mean.
If you like a pump get it.
Turk
A friend of mine lived in a West African country for 13 years and guess what rifle he carried but a 760 in 06 and sons gun was Rem. ADL in 243 Win. He hunted and killed a lot of African game one of the antelope he hunted was as big as elk and he used 165 Rem. BP for hippo he used 180 gr. RN. He always carried 180's just in case a Jungle Buff came upon him. These Buffs are smaller than the Cape but from what he says they're just a mean.
If you like a pump get it.
Turk
forget remington7600,bought win 100 instead
Well I ran across a deal I couldn't pass up. I bought a winchester 100 in 308 with a bushnell 3x9 scope . The rifle was in real good condition. I gave $275.00 for the whole outfit. Just to be on the safe side I sent it back to the factory to have the fireing pin ckecked because of the recall.I think I made a good buy. sj
Well I ran across a deal I couldn't pass up. I bought a winchester 100 in 308 with a bushnell 3x9 scope . The rifle was in real good condition. I gave $275.00 for the whole outfit. Just to be on the safe side I sent it back to the factory to have the fireing pin ckecked because of the recall.I think I made a good buy. sj