Rem. 7600 carbine 30-06... What pet loads or factory ammo are you shooting?

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To date, can't get this thing to shoot under 8-10 inches at 100 yards.... I don't yet reload so was hoping to use factory ammo if possible... Started out with cheaper Core-Loct 165 and then 150gr. Seems to spray them everywhere... Rifle already kicks firm so didn't really want to go up from 165gr.

Please share pet loads (I have access to reloading equipment if necessary) and successful FACTORY ammo as I have a feeling this one is going to get expensive before accuracy is suitable... (max hot loads are not desired as only accuracy is important with reasonable velocities)... I'd be happy with 2-3 inch groups, as I know it will never be a tack driver...

Using rifle strictly for deer/moose hunting, closer shots (almost always within 150 yds) and typically in and around bush...


Very recent model 7600 Carbine in 30-06, synthetic stock, VX-3 1.5-5x20, Leupold PRW rings (high) on Weaver one piece rail... Any and all suggestions are appreciated...

(I can stuff 140 gr Core-Loct into my A-Bolt 7mm-08 and shoot near MOA), seems this 7600 requires something else?...thanks...
 
Not what you're looking to hear but when I had one the best factory load I found was 180gr hornady stuff. It would shoot around 2'' at 100 with it. 8-10'' seems to suggest more than an ammo problem though. I'd check your bases and rings to make sure they're tight, and maybe try another scope to eliminate the possibility of having dud.
 
These rifles are normally quite accurate. I don't think your ammo is the problem. As previously mentioned, check scope mounts for tightness and even try different scope. 150-165gr factory ammo should be very good in that rifle.
 
Check the mounting hardware for you scope firstly and then consider trying other brands and even 180 grain loads, if you are handloading for it a 180 grain pill at 25-2600 fps should reduce recoil and kill very well aswell.
 
SuperCub said:
Based on the above statement I'm wondering if flinch isn't a factor.
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I'll rule nothing out, even flinch.... I'm new to all this and shooting this carbine is not nearly as nice as shooting my a-bolt 7mm-08..... I'll try to be a little more aware of this.... Thanks...
 
Dont rest the barrel on anything while shooting, just the forearm. Some 760/7600 triggers are not that great either, which doesnt help.
 
I just figured out my pet load for this exact rifle. Hornady Interlock 180gr BTSP with 56gr of Accurate 4350. I sighted in on Wednesday and all three groupings had two shots through the same hole and the third about 1/2" away. By far the best I've been able to do with this rifle and I couldn't get the smile off my face. Same load grouped about 2.5" at 200yards. Hope this helps.
 
Hawes said:
I just figured out my pet load for this exact rifle. Hornady Interlock 180gr BTSP with 56gr of Accurate 4350. I sighted in on Wednesday and all three groupings had two shots through the same hole and the third about 1/2" away. By far the best I've been able to do with this rifle and I couldn't get the smile off my face. Same load grouped about 2.5" at 200yards. Hope this helps.
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thanks, I'm going to give these a try.... there are also a number of suggestions above that I'm going to address as prudent process... and a pet load for the exact same rifle surely will give me somewhere concrete to start... thanks again to all... eschafer
 
If you find a place that has these bullets in stock, please don't hesitate to let me know! I grabbed one box a few months ago and haven't found anymore since.
 
eschafer said:
I'll rule nothing out, even flinch.... I'm new to all this and shooting this carbine is not nearly as nice as shooting my a-bolt 7mm-08..... I'll try to be a little more aware of this.... Thanks...
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We all flinch to some degree. Those 760/7600 Carbines can be fairly "brisk" to shoot at the bench. I put pads on a couple over the yrs. Also sometimes use a PAST shoulder pad. That little thing works great!
 
I would say an 8"-10" group indicates more then an ammo problem. Ive found that price has little to do with accuracy when it comes to modern ammo.

Ive not encountered any modern factory ammo in any calibre in any rifle that would give me groups that size.

I would take the scope, bases and rings off and use the irons. See what it groups then, even at closer range if need be. Then replace the optics and locktite them in place as you go.
 
SuperCub could be on the right track with the flinch factor. When my son first got into shooting, he started out with my 7600 in .270. When watching him shoot he flinched a lot. I mentioned this to him and being a normal kid he denied it. During one shooting session I loaded the rifle for him. When he lined up for a shot all there was is a click and a lot of flinching. He was mad as hell because I had proven the flinch factor. The spent brass I stuffed in the rifle was the best teacher and it WORKED. He is still ticked at me, but his shooting has improved since.
 
I don't have a flinch, but I'm completely ready for my shoulder to get beat to #### every time I shoot mine lol. I don't buy very expensive ammo, so I don't expect anything g super as far as groups go. When I first got my 7600 carbine, I shot cheap winchester 180 grain... It was barely a 2" gun. I started using federal power shok (I think...blue box anyway), and the groups improved to a bit over an inch.
 
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