Author Topic: Remington Model 7600 (Read 1996 times)

Pinebark · « **on:** March 09, 2005, 02:09:57 AM »

I have found a 30-06 Model 7600 that has never been shot and the asking price was $319.00 and could not pass it up. My question is the wood on this rifle has the empressed checkering. I am wanting to know three things, do you guys think the price was OK and when did Remington go to cut checkering. The stock does not have a monte carlo comb or cheek piece. You can use the open sights on this one if one wanted to. Last, how would you scope a rifle like this if it were yours; fixed power, 3x9, 2x7, etc. or not at all? Thanks for your time and looking forward to hearing from you.

High Brass · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2005, 03:04:44 AM »

Greetings,

I'll try to help out a bit:

For starters, I think that an unfired M7600 for the price you listed was great. You got a good deal!

I have no idea about the checkering, sorry.

For sights/optics that depends on you and your style of hunting. If you are hunting to where shots are 100 yards or less, then an aperture sight or low powered scope may be what you want. I honestly prefer scopes even for close range work as they are a plus in low light associated with deer movement times and the thick timber. A good quality 4x scope would serve you quite well over a variety of terrain/shot opportunities. However, if this is your go to or primary gun, you may want more options like a variable. I have a Leupold VariX-III 2.5-8 on my M760 and it suits me fine. It has plenty of power for a long shot and at 2.5X gives me good field of view for the close work. It has a 36MM obj. so it doesn't need a "lift kit" to keep it from smacking the barrel and gathers all the light I need. There are several great scopes in 1.5-6, 2-7,3-9 varibable class that would serve you well from shots in your face to across the field. You'll have to decide what fits your needs the best. I chose the scope that I mentioned as it gave me great flexibility without hindering the balance of the rifle a great deal. If your eyes are good, several manufacturers make great aperature sights that easily mount on your rifle. Hope this helps you out some.

Dave in WV · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2005, 04:00:37 AM »

I'd say you'd want at least 3.5" of eye relief with any scope. I have a 1x4 on my 7600. If your shots are in more open areas a 2x7 or 3x9 would probably be more to your liking for a variable. In brush or heavy wooded areas a 1x4 or 1.5x6 may be better. For the cost of a good fixed power scope a good variable is close to the same price. I took the sights off of my 7600 and used Talley one piece base rings. Light and strong with less to get loose.

Coalminer7 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2005, 11:12:04 AM »

You did OK on the price, I paid $400.00 for a new .280. If it has enbossed
markings on the sides with a deer and a bear it is really a good price. New they run 475.00 + tax and other charges. I take the adjustable sight
in the middle of the barrel off and plug the holes. Leave the front blade on
so if I rest against a tree it doesn't slide off. Scopes, I have had 2x7 and 1x4 depends where you hunt. I shot a deer at about 200 yds at 1 power
3 yrs ago. I like high rings so I can grab the gun around the reciver and carry it. Only problem I have is it gets cold here and all that metal also can get really cold on bare hands. Good guns I have 3 / .308/.260/.280
all shoot 1.5 inches at 100 yds.

thanks Coalminer7

jmckinley · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2005, 07:37:51 AM »

:grin: You got a very good deal on your gun. I paid the same price for my 7600 in 270 and love it. My first 3 shots after site in went 3/4 of an inch with core-lokt 130's. I had a 3x9 on it at first just went to a 2x-7x Weaver and really like the scope. I hunt here in NM or Colorado it works for me. You have a very nice rifle on your hands. Jess

Pinebark · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2005, 01:58:12 AM »

When I bought the rifle it had all the orig. tags that one would get with a new rifle from the box. I have since found out that this 7600 was manufactured in the mid 80s. I have mounted a 2x7 on it and hope to shoot it this week end. I would like to thank everyone for thier replys.

DennisJ73 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2005, 10:54:32 AM »

Coalminer7, where did you find a new 7600 .280 I've been looking for one.

I've heard that caliber is a good one to have.

while99 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2005, 08:05:57 AM »

I just bought a used Remington 7600 in .280 Remington caliber for $375 plus $15 shipping. The price includes the base, rings, and a 3x9x40 Simmons scope. Do any of you have any recommended loads that I could try with this combination?

High Brass · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2005, 08:52:34 AM »

I'd try Remington 140 or 150 gr. Core-Lokts (express factory ammo). I get really good accuracy with 140gr. CL and IMR 4350 but this is out of a bolt gun. I shot two boxes of factory ammo out of my gun and the 150gr. Remington load shot better than the 140 gr. Ballistic Tip load also from Remington. Your mileage may vary. Good luck.

while99 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2005, 02:03:08 PM »

Well, I just bought 500 Winchester nickel-plated .280 cases and 1,000 Remington 150 grain pointed Core-lokt bullets. I should be able to find something the rifle likes. I think I will start with IMR-4895 and get a good practice load and then try 160 grain Nosler partitions with either IMR-4350 or IMR-4831 for a hunting load.

while99 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2005, 07:36:15 AM »

Oddly enough, even though this .280 is a 7600 and not a 760, it has a low-comb stock, better for use with iron sites in my opinion. It must be an early 7600 because all of the ones I've seen in the last 10 years or so have Monte Carlo stocks.

Coalminer7 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2005, 03:37:19 AM »

DennisJ73,
I live in western. Pa. and pump guns are very popular here. I found this .280 for sale by a guy who must have 10 or 12 NIB and sales
them when he need money. This was his last .280 he had, give me your
e mail and if I see 1 I will notify you

Thanks Coalminer7

High Brass · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2005, 03:46:30 AM »

You might find that IMR 4895 is a bit too fast for 150gr. bullets. 4350 or 4831 would probably give you better velocity and accuracy. I dare say that you got a great thing going there though. With 150-160gr. bullets out of a 280 the only other thing you'll need is a good skinning knife. Good luck and enjoy your rig.

while99 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2005, 08:41:54 AM »

The latest IMR reloading guide, now published by Hodgdon, lists 43 grains of IMR-4895 for loading the 150 grain Remington pointed soft point Core-Lokt bullet. Strangely enough the same manual lists 45.5 grains of IMR-3031 with the same bullet. I've always viewed IMR-3031 as faster burning than IMR-4895 so I'm surprised to find it listed with a heavier charge weight. I'm not looking for high velocity in a practice load. If I were, I'd use the powders you mentioned above.