Author Topic: Opinions on Remington 7600 (Read 1649 times)

squirrel_hunter6 · « **on:** January 06, 2005, 10:30:12 AM »

My brother is looking to buy his first rifle. He wants it to be chambered in 308. He's not much of a hunter and may never even take it hunting. Mainly, he likes to shoot guns at the range but he doesn't do much of that either. This gun probably won't see much use in its lifetime. Although, I am trying hard to get him into hunting.

What are your thoughts on this gun? For hunting situations where shots are 50 yards or less what type of bullet would you recommend. Knowing my brother he will want to shoot what ever is cheapest. :-D

Thanks in advance!

257Robt · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2005, 11:38:58 AM »

I have a 760 Carbine in 308, and 7600's in 35 Whelen, 257 Roberts, 35 Remington Carbine and a recently added 30-06 that a buddy gave to me on a bet. How cool is that. I love em! They are easy to use and carry and they don't shoot to bad either.

old06 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2005, 02:33:53 PM »

I think its a great rifle. But you may be the one that may be making out on this one cause you could ask too use during deer season. :-D :-D :-D since it will be a orphan if you have any input get in in a caliber of your liking. :wink:

squirrel_hunter6 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2005, 07:22:49 AM »

Quote from: Old06

But you may be the one that may be making out on this one cause you could ask too use during deer season. since it will be a orphan if you have any input get in in a caliber of your liking.

:-D :-D :-D

I don't have much input on what caliber he's getting but he might need me to sight it in for him and take it to the range a bunch just to make sure everything is in good working order!!! :-D

while99 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2005, 08:17:03 AM »

I've also been thinking of buying a 7600 in .308 Winchester. The only problem with the 7600 is, no matter what caliber you get it in, there is only one action length. It's not like you can get a shorter action, and thereby a shorter and lighter rifle, by buying a .308 instead of the .30/06. Anyway, I've owned a few of the 760/7600 family of rifles and I've never been disappointed with any of them.

old06 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2005, 06:08:33 PM »

Hay thats just as good. Kind of keeping things in working order. :wink:

NYH1 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2005, 10:09:25 AM »

The Remington model 7600 is an AWESOME rifle for hunting deer and/or black bear. The 308 Win. is just as AWESOME! I had a "7600 Carbine" (18 inch barrel) in 30-06 that shot 1 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards with Remington 150 gr. Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt ammo. I got rid of it and wish I never did

. I would recommend putting a Leupold VX-II 2-7x33mm or even a VX-II 3-9x40mm scope on it. Mount the scope as close to the barrel as possible. I would also recommend using 150 gr. bullets for deer hunting. Sight it in so its "ZEROED' at 100 yards and you will be all set from 5 feet out to 175 yards or so without having to hold "LOW" for close range and "HIGH" for 175 yards. Sometimes I use my Winchester model 88 in 308 Win for deer myself and the 150 gr. bullets work great. They open up a little faster then 165 gr. or 180 gr. bullets do. Try as many different brand and styles that you can. Once you get it all set up for hunting tell your brother that you'll keep it for him.........you'll have yourself a fine deer rifle.

Daveinthebush · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2005, 01:05:01 PM »

All of the other posters above are aboslutely right! The 7600 is a sleeper. Quick to point, light, accurate and Remington's. Mine is a .35 Whelen and my primary big gun here in Alaska.

There is a nice looking Police Model out there too with ghost ring sights and a fiberglass stock. Could be realy sweat to carry in the woods.

jmckinley · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2005, 12:29:12 PM »

:-) Gentlemen I just bought a 7600 in 270Win, like new for $ 324.00. I'm going to mount a 3x-10x Mueller Red Dot and turn this puppy into my primary western hunting rig. I sold a 760 carbine 06 years ago and have been kicking myself for it. Took my first elk with that rifle and now I've found a good one. The posts on this site helped make my mind up.

Jess

Whelen Nut · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2005, 08:03:01 AM »

Squirrel Hunter

I have a bunch of 760's and 7600's in various configurations in .270, .30, and .35 calibers. I grew up with 870 shotguns so making the move to the pump action hunting rifle was a no brainer. Being left handed, it also made it the best option years ago...and still does today, for me.

I have shot several of my 7600's in accuracy tests against the same calibers in M700 bolt rifles both using hand loads. Bolt rifle guys can't believe how accurate they are.

A .308Win. would be a good choice for your brother.

WN

jmckinley · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2005, 05:28:19 PM »

:grin: My last post I said I was getting a 7600 in 270 Win and I did and finally was able to shoot it and am I happy camper. first the shot under 1 inch, next 5 groups 1-1/2 inches with core lokt 130's. Sure sounds minute of Elk to me. Really a sweet gun and a real joy to shoot. i'll be getting its twin in o6 in April. Hope you have as much fun with your 7600 as I intend too have with mine.
Jesse

High Brass · « **Reply #11 on:** March 02, 2005, 02:58:36 AM »

If you're looking to spend lots of money on a rifle to impress your friends, hate accurate rifles, find the slide action slow, not found of quick handling/pointing guns then don't buy the M7600 :lol: .

I have a M760 in 30-06 and absolutely love it. Very accurate, dependable, and is made for hunting.

Bretzky308 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2005, 12:35:16 PM »

7600 comes in 30-06 and a special run in 35 Whelen that could well be sold out by the time you read this. I say get the Whelen.

If you think the 30-06 is the most versatile rifle in production, think again. The '06 has plinking/small game rounds of about 100 grains. Great. Fantastic. The Whelen can utilize 357 mag/38 special bullets of 110 grains for the same purpose. Now let's go to the other end of the spectrum. '06 tops out at 220 grains for practical field use, you can load up 250 gr. Hawks if you have a recipe and the desire. Or, you can load the Whelen with standard 250-grainers and maybe on a good day have fun rolling up some 310 gr. Woodleighs. But wait, what about something in between?? Yeah, shoot some reduced loads out of your Whelen using 60% H4895 for any bullet weight where a normal H4895 load is listed, and you have yourself a 200-yard weapon that kicks like a 308. Now THAT's versatility.