Author Topic: Remington 7600 synthetic 30-06 18.5" barrel (Read 1990 times)

smg · « **on:** February 15, 2005, 08:15:50 AM »

I am considering purchasing a Remington 7600 pump action rifle with synthetic stocks in 30-06 and a 18.5 " barrel. Does this gun have any functional, reliability or accuracy problems?

wink_man · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2005, 10:14:14 AM »

I have a 760, 1980 vintage, wood stocked, and the short carbine barrel. Never had a problem with the gun, and I've shot more than a few whitetails with it. The carbines tend to be very accurate, as they have a slightly thicker barrel than the standard barrel, and the shorter barrel is inherently stiffer to begin with. If you like hunting with a pumpgun, as long as you can live with the synthetic stock, I think you'll love the gun.
Sincerely,
Garry

while99 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2005, 12:33:40 PM »

I'll second what wink_man says. I had a 760 carbine in .30/06 and it was very accurate. It had a wooden stock. I sold it when I moved to the Rocky Mountains figuring it was the wrong type of weapon for that type of hunting. Later I got a 7600 rifle (22" barrel) with a synthetic stock in .280 Remington and didn't like it because the stock seemed to have a sharp, hard comb and it really smashed my cheek. I have another 7600 in .280 with a wooden stock and 22" barrel and I like it a lot.
I think you will like the 760/7600 carbine as they are very accurate but I would think twice about what type of stock to get.

targshooter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2005, 02:47:19 PM »

:grin:
Ditto for while99's stock observation. I have found the same thing with the synthetic stock vs. the wood on the Remington 7400 rifles.

Whelen Nut · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2005, 01:59:16 AM »

smg

I have many M760's and 7600's in various calibers and styles. They are dependable and accurate.

The only problem with the M7600 synthetic is the comb is too high to use the open sights. I discovered this when I bought one of the limited run 35Remingtons a few years ago. I bought this carbine with the idea of using it specifically with the open sights.

I called Remington about the problem. Their response was basically 'tough crap' at first but then...after several calls, one of the "higher ups" offered to sell me a new synthetic stock from a M1100 Jr. 20ga. That solved the problem BUT I don't see why I should have had to spend extra $$ to fix their design problem.

WN

Mike103 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2005, 05:05:26 AM »

Nut, I am looking for a 35 Remington carbine with the synthetic stock and matte finish. Have you seen any around? MIKE.

Whelen Nut · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2005, 08:04:22 AM »

Mike

I got mine last year from Pat's SportingGoods in Wayneburg, PA. 1604 E. High St. 15370. Ph. 724-627-8201 It was $390 + $15 shipping.

I haven't seen any anywhere else. Seems to me I saw a post on this forum a few days ago that somebody located some in another state...Maine, I think, but not sure about that.

Mine really likes the 200 gr Hornady RN with a stout load of IMR4895. These rifles are strong and can handle loads well over what you'll find in the books, if you feel a need for more velocity.

The 220 gr Speer or 225 Sierra with a substantial charge of W748 is a heck of a bear load.

Good luck on your search for a 35Rem in this rifle. Let me know if you find one.

WN

Mike103 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2005, 12:38:53 PM »

Nut, Thanks for the phone number I will try them. I bought the 35 Remington carbine with the walnut stock for myself but my son wants one in the plastic with the matte finish. Thanks, MIKE.

smg · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2005, 03:41:04 PM »

Do after market 5 and 10 round magazines function well in the 7600?

Bretzky308 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2005, 01:14:35 PM »

Hopefully, it's not too late for you to read this. I too was considering the '06 syn. carbine. I ended up calling Grice Gunshop in PA and buying a limited run 35 whelen w/22" barrel and the most beautiful production grade walnut stock I've ever owned.

The only thing in the gunshop before my rifle arrived was the plastic-stocked 7600s in various calibers. Nice gun, but I was a little nervous about ordering my 35 Whelen b/c the 7600s I had handled left SOMETHING to be desired, but I couldn't figure out what it was. When my 35 Whelen arrived, it was like love at first sight.

Because it is a limited run rifle, everything was upgraded on the Whelen. The action was NOTICEABLY smoother than in the 7600s on the shelf. The wood was not only pleasing to the eye (I am a synthetic stock guy, but I actually returned a Bell/Carlson carbelite stock b/c the 7600 factory stock was so excellent), it was not HOLLOW like the standard PLASTIC Remington synthetic stocks on 7600s. Also, the weight just facilitated a much nicer handling feel for the wood stocked rifle. Lastly, the trigger guard, while plastic on the shelf models (it IS a non-stressed part), was nicely blued thick steel on the Whelen.

What were they asking for the synthetic '06 carbine? $460. What did I pay for my limited edition Whelen? $500 + $35 shipping + $25 transfer fee = $560. Worth the $100 difference? Worth every last penny for my go-to #1 rifle. If you live near PA, take a day-trip to Grice, check out the largest gun shop in PA, handle both their synthetic and their special Whelen, and then walk out with a Whelen for $500. Cut it down if you must, but I decided to let mine at 22" and just spend my money on tissues to absorb the drool.