Author Topic: Remington 750 in 35 Whelen (Read 4490 times)

fishdog52 · « **on:** May 02, 2006, 05:41:57 AM »

Got my new rifle our for the first time over the weekend. Looks to be a good shooter, it is very soft in the recoil department.
Shot 4 different loads as follows:
225 gr Partition, 59 gr IMR 4320, RP 9 1/2, RP brass: 1.125"
225 gr partition, 56 grains RL 15, Fed 210, RP nickel plated, 1.125-1.25, shot several of these groups.
225 Sierra BTSP, 59 gr. IMR 4320, Fed 210, RP brass: 2.0", HOT load, approach with caution.
225 Sierra, 59 gr. 4320, RP 9 1/2, RP brass, 1.25"
Next outing will be with 200 and 250 grain bullets.
THis rifle is delightful to shoot!

TNrifleman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2006, 01:39:12 PM »

Doggone it! I am a fan of the 35 Whelen and use bolt action rifles most of the time, but you sure make me want a 750!

fishdog52 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2006, 07:19:39 AM »

For some reason, Remington saw fit to etch an "R" into the forearm of the rifle. Now I have to change my name to something that starts with R.
Maybe there is something to that gun-nut thing my wife talks about.

Cheesehead · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2006, 12:24:09 PM »

Fishdog,

The 35 Whelen has always interested me since my friend has one in a bolt rifle. Now put this caliber in a semi and its to good to be true. Your test results are very interesting. I thought it would kick hard considering the loads used. Whats your opinion on fast follow up shots in a hunting scenario? Last year I bought a new M1A with a Leopold scope and related hardware, it cost me a small fortune. I almost wish I would have waited for this new 750.

Cheese

fishdog52 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2006, 07:33:59 AM »

I had a 700 Classic for many years ans used many of these loads in it, so it is my basis for comparison. There were some loads that pushed back pretty hard with the bolt acton, sometime resulting in a littlle bruising on the shoulder and/or a cheek getting sore. This gun has not subjected me to any of that.
It seems to be ready for a follow up shot pretty close to instantly, but so far I have been really focusing on accuracy & reliability.
I will get back home in a couple more weeks and plan on putting some 200, 250, and 275 grain loads thru it.
The old classic really showed some recoil with 250 grain loads, so I am keen to see how this one reacts. There will also be the opportunity to pay more attention to its ability to set up for a fast follow up shot. I'll let you know!

SteveADK · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2007, 05:29:35 AM »

Any updates? I am looking to get a Rem 750, but not sure of caliber I want. Can't fined anyone that can get one anyways because of the jamming problem.

wi-deerhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2007, 08:10:52 AM »

Hey Steve, I have a Remington 750 in .308win carbine and love it. No problem with that.

SteveADK · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2007, 07:47:14 AM »

What kind of muzzle velocitys do you get from the carbines? Interested in the 35 Whelen and 308Win.

mdatlanta · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2007, 04:33:52 PM »

What is the market price for a 750 in .35 Whelen?

fishdog52 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2007, 04:03:00 PM »

Somewheres in the neighborhood of $600. Cabelas sells them for $635 or so. Seen them for a bit less.

Bigfoot · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2007, 04:21:58 PM »

Could someone tell me the twist rate? I couldn't find it on Rems page or on the 750 owners manual. I fear that it might be the same 1:16 twist that Rem offers for other rifles.

Please let me know how the 750 does with 250s, which is the weight that I'd want to shoot big Roosevelt elk with.

jimmyp50 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2007, 03:07:18 PM »

call Remington in Madison NC and ask them what the twist rate is at 336 548 8700, bet its too slow for heavy bullets, just buy a CZ 9.3 x 62 bolt and call it good. I started to want one of these but the twist and too many reported problems put me off. A BAR is probably a better bet in 338 WM if you have to have an auto.

BANG_OW · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2007, 06:29:23 AM »

I bought a Remington 7600 pump in .35 Whelen for my son. This rifle has proven to be very accurate and has yet to jam. Very smooth cycling. It shoots the Federal premium 225 gr BearClaw factory load the best. (common to have two holes out of three touching @ 100yds.) I ordered it from Grice Gun shop in PA. Very nice and professional people to deal with. Scoped it with a 2.5 x 8 Leupold. I looked at the 750 when it came out, but stumbled upon the pump.

NYH1 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:02:16 AM »

I've been interested in the 35 Whelen for a while. I think I'd like to find a 7600 though. Don't know if I'm sold on the 750's. I have friends that have/had 7400's. Some love them and others hate them. I had a 7600 Carbine in 30-06 and liked it a lot. I kick myself every time I think about selling it. I wish I kept that one!

Stan in SC · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2007, 02:24:43 PM »

I saw a really nice 7600 in .35Whelen the other day in a gun shop in South Carolina.If anyone is interested in it I'll be most happy to give you the name and phone number of the shop.

Stan

lngrng · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2007, 01:40:50 PM »

Just finished loading up some rounds for my 7600 in .35 Whelen.
225 gr. Sierra SPTBT, 56.0 gr H4895
250 gr. Hornady Spire point, 53.0 gr H4895

Neither of these loads has uncomfortable recoil..........we'll see how well they shoot next weekend!

While I'm typically a Bolt Rifle Shooter, I love this gun and caliber!

Pops · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2007, 02:42:53 PM »

If your Remington 7400 or new 750 is jamming there is a very SIMPLE fix! The first thing you must determine is the type of jam you are experiencing. If your auto loader is NOT ejecting a spent round then this fix is the solution to your problem, If your auto loader is ejecting the spent round but not driving a live cartridge home then this is not the remedy and you should first try a new clip and a thorough cleaning (with one exception which i will explain later.)

If your Remington auto loader is CLEAN and well LUBED and you are not ejecting the spent casing then you need to remove the fore arm and with a quality pair of large sharp jawed of diagonal wire cutters remove ONE coil from the return/mainspring. Place a piece of clear shipping tape on the receiver so that the edge of the tape covers the bolt handle slot just enough to cause the bolt handle shaft to "dent" the edge of the tape when it is pulled fully to the rear of the receiver. This is the gauge to let you know when the bolt has been fully thrown to it's most rearward position in the receiver by the gas operation system. Your bolt MUST reach it's full rearward movement to engage the live round in the mag!
Load your clip with 4 rounds and one in the chamber to cause full pressure and drag on bolt.
Fire the rifle. If it did not eject the spent round, load a new round and "dent" the end of the gauge tape then clip another coil off and repeat the procedure.

Important to know is that you must stop clipping coils as soon as the tape is dented showing full rearward movement of the bolt! I have repaired many 7400's and a couple of the new 750's with this method and the worst that can happen is you clip too many coils and have to replace the mainspring and start over.
As long as the spring clipping was stopped as the bolt fully reached the rear of the receiver you will have ample spring pressure to close the bolt and load a new round.

P.S In the begging I mentioned an exception to the rule and here is the explanation.
If your firearm is ejecting a spent round but not picking up a new one then this fix will also work because most likely your problem is that the the bolt is traveling far enough to eject the round but not fully to the rear to pick up the live round.
Use the tape "gauge" at the rear of the bolt slot to determine if the bolt is traveling fully to the rear.
This method will put an end to the term JAMOMATIC.
I have never over cut the spring by cutting one coil and testing ONE at a time. Every Rem. auto loader I have repaired in this fashion has stayed fixed and functioning perfectly.
good luck.

SteveADK · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2007, 08:12:02 AM »

Pops,

What is a good cleaner and lube for the action of a Rem 750?

JimP. · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2007, 08:31:47 AM »

I have a Rem 750 in 35 Whelen and I load the Nosler 225 Ballistic tip bullet for it, I keep the muzzle velocity right at 2450 fps and the rifle will shoot into 1.5 inch or less groups at 100 yds, I tried the Sierra 225 BT, Barnes 200 gr X, and the Speer 250 Hot core bullets, my rifle likes the Nosler BT best. Dont get me wrong, the other bullets will group 2.5 to 3 inches at 100 yds, but the Nosler BT will group very niclely at 100 yds, I have it sighted in 3 inches high at 100 yds, and at 200 yds it still is 2 inches high, cant shoot farther cause our range only goes to 200 yds...this is one nice rifle worth every penny...get you one, you wont regret it...JimP.

35Waylon · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2007, 01:34:24 PM »

I have a 750 in 35 Whelen with the 22" barrel. This weekend I was resighting in for the hunting season and it would not feed a live round into the chamber. It would eject but just wouldn't pick up the next round in the magazine. It will cycle the new round when I manually rack the bolt and the action will stay open after the last shell is fired. I am shooting remington 250 gr PSP. Any ideas? I am very sceptical of trimming the spring as discussed above.

fishdog52 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 29, 2007, 05:10:47 PM »

1. Carefully check your existing clip for wear or damage or an odd bend
2. Make sure chamber & clip are clean
3. Make sure a cleaning patch did not get lost in the trigger group (don't laugh

, Ive seen this, with my own eyes)
4. try a new or different clip, or 2!
5. Last, be a little less skeptical of trimming the spring. Done in a deliberate & conscientious manner, it can be a "low risk" fix. It ain't rocket science!
Over the last couple years, I have found Rem Oil and Remington Brite Bore to work extremely well on the 750 and some other guns. Both do their job of cleaning & lubing without leaving sticky residue. Also low on odor.

35Waylon · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2007, 11:49:01 AM »

Thanks for the advice. I have tried different clips already and the same thing happens. My next step will be to throroughly clean it with a gun scrubber and re lube with DriLube. I will then try the spring trim. Will the 7400 action springs fit the 750?