Author Topic: Bottom Metal On Patrol 7600 V Regular 7600 synthetic. (Read 651 times)

pc · « **on:** May 11, 2006, 01:12:23 PM »

Is it correct that the bottom metal on the two varients of the patrol 7600 (.223 & .308) have metal for the trigger guard and bottom metal while the regular 7600 synthetic is made of plastic ??

regards pc.

LEO · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2006, 03:02:22 AM »

I have a 7600 patrol rifle in 308 and the trigger housing/trigger guard is metal, in addition the safety is the old style without the lock. I don't know if it is this way with all the patrol rifles or I just got lucky but the trigger is also much slicker, no creep and reasonable weight of pull. I have been using the rifle for about three years now and really like it. It is very handy to get in and out of the vehicle with, easy to move through the woods with (much better than my AR-15 because of fewer protrusions to snag limbs and briars) and is reasonably handy in buildings. The only changes I have made to mine is I have a 4X Leupold scope mounted in quick detach rings (they return to zero) that I keep with the rifle for longer or more precise shots and I use 7400 magazines because the bolt hold open feature insures that I don't inadvertantly shoot the rifle empty and think that I still have rounds left. I don't know what your end use of the rifle will be but it will serve you well as either a law enforcement patrol rifle or as a handy hunting rifle. I don't have any shooting experience with the 223 version but in handling them they don't seem to be quite as handy as the 308 version due to the magazine protrusion at the point of balance and I really didn't pay any attention to what the trigger group assmebly was made of but I would assume it is something pretty durable considering the intended end use of the rifle.

pc · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2006, 03:22:15 AM »

Leo,

thanks for the help, I reckon the regular 7600's in 30/06 etc. have plastic for the trigger housing etc.

My only other concern would be the noise how bad is it in .308 with the 16.5"barrel ??

also with the 4x leupold does it clear the wilson ghost ring so that you don't have to take it off while the scope is on ??

regards pc.

LEO · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2006, 03:13:55 PM »

Oops, when I reread my reply, I realized that I had left out that the scope rings are Weaver style see-thru rings. I know there are disadvantages to this system but the scope is the secondary sight in this case and really spends very little time mounted on the rifle. The Wilson Ghost Ring sight is very effective for the majority of what I use the rifle for. As far as noise goes, obviously the 16.5 inch barrel is louder that the 22 inch version but it is not as bad as some of the shorter barreled 308s due to there not being a flash suppressor/muzzle brake. It is not nearly as loud in my opinion as say a 7 mm Rem. mag out of a 24" barrel. I always wear hearing protection when practicing and of course when shooting at game or whatever it is not nearly as noticeable. Also the R3 recoil pad that comes standard on the rifle reduces recoil significantly. All in all this rifle is a very handy package and I am well pleased with mine. I hope this helps.

pc · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2006, 03:11:43 AM »

Thanks for that Leo,

if I purchase a short .308 Patrol I am thinking of mounting a Meopta 4x with a German Post reticle.

I reckon this rig would make a great rifle for shooting feral game from the ute window !!

oneshotonekill · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2006, 02:04:32 PM »

Not sure what year my 30-06 7600 was made, (its pre J-lock) I bought it used, but it has a metal trigger group, no plastic. It is a standard version 7600 with synthetic stocks. Maybe the newer ones are plastic and mine is older but it is definately metal.