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Remington Model 600
- Thread starter rgkeller
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Steven Mace
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rgkeller, the Remington Model 600 was originally made from 1964-1968. You should still be able to find used Model 600 listed in the pages of Shotgun News or Gun List magazines. Hope this helps!
Steve Mace
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After today, its all historical
[This message has been edited by Steven Mace (edited November 01, 2000).]
Steve Mace
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After today, its all historical
[This message has been edited by Steven Mace (edited November 01, 2000).]
RG. I bought the Remington 660 in .308 Win. in 1971. I still have it. No it's not for sale. The only real difference between the 660 and the 600 (there are two versions of the 600)is the 660 had a bit fancier stock and 2 inches more barrel.
If you get one, be advised that sometime in the early 1980's, Remington recalled all 600's,660's, and 600 Mohawks because of a defect in the trigger mechanism that would allow the rifle to fire when taking the gun off safety. It was a free repair. There were authorized gunsmiths that did the work, so you did not have to send the rifle anywhere.
If memory serves, if the safety was partially moved foreward and he trigger pulled, and the safety then pulled back to where it should be, then the rifle would fire when taken off safety. If someone remembers for sure, pass it on.
I placed my rifle in an early H&S Precision (no aluminum bedding block) made for a short action Remington 700. It took a bit of butchery to make it fit along with a glass bedding kit.
The only other problen I've had with it, is the extractor failed about a year and a half ago. I've had a new one installed and she's fine.
The rifle has an old Weaver 3X scope on it. This is the rifle that I used to make the longest shot on game I've ever made. 427 paces. Witnessed. The deer was wounded and getting away. It was a lucky shot for me, and an unlucky shot for the deer.
Fact is, if I could find another one, I'd buy it myself.
Paul B.
If you get one, be advised that sometime in the early 1980's, Remington recalled all 600's,660's, and 600 Mohawks because of a defect in the trigger mechanism that would allow the rifle to fire when taking the gun off safety. It was a free repair. There were authorized gunsmiths that did the work, so you did not have to send the rifle anywhere.
If memory serves, if the safety was partially moved foreward and he trigger pulled, and the safety then pulled back to where it should be, then the rifle would fire when taken off safety. If someone remembers for sure, pass it on.
I placed my rifle in an early H&S Precision (no aluminum bedding block) made for a short action Remington 700. It took a bit of butchery to make it fit along with a glass bedding kit.
The only other problen I've had with it, is the extractor failed about a year and a half ago. I've had a new one installed and she's fine.
The rifle has an old Weaver 3X scope on it. This is the rifle that I used to make the longest shot on game I've ever made. 427 paces. Witnessed. The deer was wounded and getting away. It was a lucky shot for me, and an unlucky shot for the deer.
Fact is, if I could find another one, I'd buy it myself.
Paul B.
W. F. McElhany
New member
I have used a M600 for deer for the last ten years or so and am happy with it. IIRC the Rem. XP pistol uses the same action.
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WFM
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WFM
Life NRA, LLEA, Quail Unlimited,Ducks Unlimited
I have a Model 600 in .243. As far as reliability, it is usually good except with soft points the round will sometimes hang up on the feed ramp as it comes off of the left side of the magazine. Other than that it is good. I have always wanted to take it to a good riflesmith to get that problem fixed but it's never bothered me enough to do it. Plus if I work the bolt briskly like I'm supposed to it works just fine. It's when I'm at the range and catching the empty brass and working the bolt slowly that it hangs up.
As far as accuracy goes, it's great. It's still in the original stock with the plastic triggerguard/floorplate and the barrel touches the left side of the forearm. But with my 85 gr reloads it will shoot 3/4 MOA all day long and 1/2 MOA when I do my part.
I like the large safety, you can't miss it.
Overall, I love the rifle. I have considered making a scout rifle out of it, but all I'd need to do is put an intermediate eye relief scope on it. I have a conventional Leupold 2-7 on it and I've hit running jackrabbits at close range with it. Of course I've been using the rifle this way for almost 30 years. I'm very used to it. Hope this helps.
As far as accuracy goes, it's great. It's still in the original stock with the plastic triggerguard/floorplate and the barrel touches the left side of the forearm. But with my 85 gr reloads it will shoot 3/4 MOA all day long and 1/2 MOA when I do my part.
I like the large safety, you can't miss it.
Overall, I love the rifle. I have considered making a scout rifle out of it, but all I'd need to do is put an intermediate eye relief scope on it. I have a conventional Leupold 2-7 on it and I've hit running jackrabbits at close range with it. Of course I've been using the rifle this way for almost 30 years. I'm very used to it. Hope this helps.
I have a Model 600 in .243. As far as reliability, it is usually good except with soft points the round will sometimes hang up on the feed ramp as it comes off of the left side of the magazine. Other than that it is good. I have always wanted to take it to a good riflesmith to get that problem fixed but it's never bothered me enough to do it. Plus if I work the bolt briskly like I'm supposed to it works just fine. It's when I'm at the range and catching the empty brass and working the bolt slowly that it hangs up.
As far as accuracy goes, it's great. It's still in the original stock with the plastic triggerguard/floorplate and the barrel touches the left side of the forearm. But with my 85 gr reloads it will shoot 3/4 MOA all day long and 1/2 MOA when I do my part.
I like the large safety, you can't miss it.
Overall, I love the rifle. I have considered making a scout rifle out of it, but all I'd need to do is put an intermediate eye relief scope on it. I have a conventional Leupold 2-7 on it and I've hit running jackrabbits at close range with it. Of course I've been using the rifle this way for almost 30 years. I'm very used to it. Hope this helps.
As far as accuracy goes, it's great. It's still in the original stock with the plastic triggerguard/floorplate and the barrel touches the left side of the forearm. But with my 85 gr reloads it will shoot 3/4 MOA all day long and 1/2 MOA when I do my part.
I like the large safety, you can't miss it.
Overall, I love the rifle. I have considered making a scout rifle out of it, but all I'd need to do is put an intermediate eye relief scope on it. I have a conventional Leupold 2-7 on it and I've hit running jackrabbits at close range with it. Of course I've been using the rifle this way for almost 30 years. I'm very used to it. Hope this helps.
Keith Rogan
New member
The original chambering for the 600 was the .350 Remington Magnum, so the action is plenty strong. The 600 was the original inspiration for the "Lion Scout". Cooper had one in .350 that he took to Africa.
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Keith
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Keith
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