7400 or 7600?

[Milo]

Hi, been a member for a while but this is my first post.  I live in Los Angeles and I'm trying to decide what gun I should get.  I'll be hunting pig on the central coast and deer in northern Ca.  I like the semi's and pump rifles in 30.06.  My dilemma is the Remington pump or the semi.  I won't be handloading.  Is the pump more accurate?  What would you guys choose?  Also checked with wally world today, the guy in sporting goods told me that they would resume selling firearms in June, but said the sate keeps pushing the date.  Thanks, Eric

[257Robt]

I am partial to the 7600's AND 760's. I had a 7400 in 30-06 and like a fool got rid of it. That rifle shot awesome. A buddy of mine has several 7400's in various calibers and from what I've seen, they shoot minute-of-deer just fine, despite what others say. I have 7600's in 257 Roberts, 35 Whelen, and a 35 Remington carbine. The 760's I have are a carbine in 308 Win and 300 Savage. They all shoot great and I wouldn't part with any of them. If you are looking at a 30-06, check out the carbines. My 35 Rem is unbelievably accurate. It is almost scary how well it shoots for a pump. My 35 Rem is what I carried last deer season and it has quickly become my favorite. The pumps are awesome for fast follow up shots in brush with a low powered scope mounted on it. I am partial to Leopolds, Nikons, and Bushnell variables in the 1-5 power range. One thing that I avoid is the matte finish and synthetic stocks, I personally can't stand them, but thats just me.

[Dave in WV]

I had a 760 (my son now has it) and I could have bought a 742 for less from K-Mart in 1977. I never regretted the decision. The 7600 isn't ammo sensitive. You can use light magnum, standard velocity, or reduced velocity ammo with no effect on the operation of the firearm. They are easier to maintain and are more forgiving in cold & wet weather use.

[Milo]

Thanks for the replys.  Much appreciated.  Eric

[Edgewood NM]

I don't post much about theses modern rifles most of mine are smoke poles. But I do own a older 760 I bought from my dad in 1974. No telling how many rounds have been down range with it but the only time I have had a malfunction is with FMJ rounds. They are a bit longer than the 165 grain Remingtons I shoot so they misfeed once in a while. Other than thatwhen using soft points or such in 30 years I have never had it fail me. NO wonder Remington called it the "Game Master"!! I wouldn't trade it for a brand new M700.


Chuck

[targshooter]

Milo,
I've owned a 760, a 742 and two 7400 firearms. I still have the 7400 Carbine. All these Remington rifles pointed well for me and were accurate. I never could get used to the slight wobble in the fore stock of the pump rifle during my 200 yard offhand sighting sessions. I abandoned centerfire pump rifles for that reason. However, this is a personal preference and in no way takes away from the 7600 handling and accuracy qualities. Yet, this and the lack of action manupilation noise on a follow up shot in close brush (where I hunt a 50 yard shot is long) are the reason I use the 7400 Carbine in 06.

[Sourdough]

I own a 760 in 30-06.  I can shoot it faster on a follow up shot then I can my wifes 7400, 30-06.  My pump is not quite as sensitive as her semi-auto.  I have to load her shells with small base dies, with my pump I don't.  I've never had a misfeed, or jam with my pump.  It has killed several Caribou, a few Moose, and two Black Bears.  I've also used it for Mulies and Whitetail down in New Mexico, where I bought it.  I shoot pump shotguns, pump .22s, and I feel comfortable with a pump rifle.  It took some getting used to at first, but once you get into the habit of shoot pump, shoot pump, you won't have a problem.  In fact working the slide aids in getting back on target fast.

[High Brass]

I have four centerfire rifles, three bolts and one pump.  Matter of fact, its the Remington 760 that "Dave in WV" was talking about earlier.  It is my favorite deer rifle overall.  It fits me the best and I like the pointablity and feel of it.  Not a fun thing to shoot off of the bench but it is accurate.  My best group that I've ever shot off the bench was with this rifle and my handloads.  I can't do it all the time but it shows the potential of the rifle.