The 760/7600 Club

I'm in Brad. There are many like it but this one is mine. Carbine in 30.06. Timney trigger kit, oversize safety and wearing my son's cast off 870 20ga Jr. stock.
Quick, accurate and wonderful to carry. This one has spent many an hour in the canoe rack and is always eager to please.


 
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Ah, the Remington 760. The first centerfire I ever shot, in .30-06. Was my grandfathers deer rifle that he bought new, then got passed down to my old man when he passed. The stock is beat, there is lots of surface rust and bluing missing but it's got lots of stories. My old man shoots lights out with it, and I can't wait to be handed it down.
 
Savage99hunter said:
Ah, the Remington 760. The first centerfire I ever shot, in .30-06. Was my grandfathers deer rifle that he bought new, then got passed down to my old man when he passed. The stock is beat, there is lots of surface rust and bluing missing but it's got lots of stories. My old man shoots lights out with it, and I can't wait to be handed it down.
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Be careful what you wish for!
 
You guys havent been much help except big giant head.!! He sold me a barrel, now I am on the lookout for a nice used barrel extension to make the job a bit easier..
 
burnsy56 said:
I'm in Brad. There are many like it but this one is mine. Carbine in 30.06. Timney trigger kit and wearing my son's cast off 870 20ga Jr. stock.
Quick, accurate and wonderful to carry. This one has spent many an hour in the canoe rack and is always eager to please.


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Very nice, how does that short barrel shoot by the way?
 
rascal1 said:
Very nice, how does that short barrel shoot by the way?
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Thanks. Consistent 3/4" from my lead sled. I had a 750 Carbine in .308 that would do even better. The muzzle blast at dusk is something to behold! I'm scratching my head why I've paid more for rifles that don't shoot as well as these.
 
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burnsy56 said:
Thanks. Consistent 3/4" from my lead sled. I had a 750 Carbine in .308 that would do even better. The muzzle blast at dusk is something to behold! I'm scratching my head why I've paid more for rifles that don't shoot as well as these.
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Yes, these carbines are certainly accurate. I previously has a 760 and 7400, both in full length 22" barrels and switched over to 7600 and 7400 carbine 18.5" guns and couldn't be happier. The accuracy is just as good and the handling in the bush is certainly better.
 
Savage99hunter said:
Ah, the Remington 760. The first centerfire I ever shot, in .30-06. Was my grandfathers deer rifle that he bought new, then got passed down to my old man when he passed. The stock is beat, there is lots of surface rust and bluing missing but it's got lots of stories. My old man shoots lights out with it, and I can't wait to be handed it down.
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Doug said:
Be careful what you wish for!
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Yeah, man. I have a watch and a gun that my boys will get when I'm gone... but I think they'd rather have me.

Thanks to the perfidy of stepfathers and second families, I have nothing from either of my parents... and I suppose that's fine. I'd sure like to see them again, though.
 
I'll throw my hat in the ring as well. Ive got a nice 760 Gamemaster carbine in 30-06 that was given to me by a family member. The forend moves around a bit but not much and I may look to see if I can work on it. It is definitely handy in the bush though. It packs a bit of punch, and talk about muzzle blast!
 
bush1 said:
Yes, these carbines are certainly accurate. I previously has a 760 and 7400, both in full length 22" barrels and switched over to 7600 and 7400 carbine 18.5" guns and couldn't be happier. The accuracy is just as good and the handling in the bush is certainly better.
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Good to know. I just bought another 7600 with the standard length barrel but when I rebarrel my kids 270 up to 30-06, I might have some length cut off it.
 
I was very happy to see this forum. First and foremost, I've fallen in love with the idea of a 7600 .308 for my first hunting rifle.

That being said, I noticed some pokes at Albertans who buy these and need to make sure I won't be laughed out of the cow-town I live in! I jest.

My main curiosity is hearing about the differences between the 308 and 3006 and if I should go walnut or synthetic. That in mind, what do I look out for when I'm shopping for a used model to make sure I'm not getting the one dropped off the truck too many times etc...

Many thanks in advance for your help and support

Mr. Dean
 
ambiant said:
I was very happy to see this forum. First and foremost, I've fallen in love with the idea of a 7600 .308 for my first hunting rifle.

That being said, I noticed some pokes at Albertans who buy these and need to make sure I won't be laughed out of the cow-town I live in! I jest.

My main curiosity is hearing about the differences between the 308 and 3006 and if I should go walnut or synthetic. That in mind, what do I look out for when I'm shopping for a used model to make sure I'm not getting the one dropped off the truck too many times etc...

Many thanks in advance for your help and support

Mr. Dean
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I have had both wood and synthetic stock versions.. Wood looks good but the synthetic is more durable however I think the wood just feels better. I am on the fence as to which is better overall.
 
rascal1 said:
I have had both wood and synthetic stock versions.. Wood looks good but the synthetic is more durable however I think the wood just feels better. I am on the fence as to which is better overall.
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Thanks! It's hard to decide, but I've found both to be about the same price, however durability is a good thing too.
 
Can't go wrong with a .308 7600, that's pretty much what I've got. The only reliability issues I've ever encountered or heard of has been magazine related. If the locking surfaces get too worn, the mag will drop a little bit and nose dive the bullet tip into the bottom of the feed ramp. I bought two nearly new all steel mags and haven't had a problem since. Keep them reasonably clean and mount your scope with low rings, you won't have a issue.
 
I'd advise you to buy a nice wood/blue 760/7600 in either 308 or 30'06.

30'06 if your gonna hunt Moose, Elk etc, .308 is great if you're only hunting deer, but either will do with the right bullet choice and shot placement, regardless of species.

There's not much that feels or looks nicer than a rifle with an American walnut stock on a deep blue finished steel.

Look for a 760 from the 1970's or an 7600 from the 1980's in excellent original condition.
 
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The Outsider said:
I'd advise you to buy a nice wood/blue 760/7600 in either 308 or 30'06.

30'06 if your gonna hunt Moose, Elk etc, .308 is great if you're only hunting deer, but either will do with the right bullet choice and shot placement, regardless of species.

There's not much that feels or looks nicer than a rifle with an American walnut stock on a deep blue finished steel.

Look for a 760 from the 1970's or an 7600 from the 1980's in excellent original condition.
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Or better yet, a .35 Whelen.
 
CoadyT said:
Hands down ... 760. All you need to do is rack them both and youll know ;).
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Apparently the 760 forestock is sturdier as well. Looking at sling mounts there is a kit to mount the sling swivel on the front of the forestock on the 760 and the recommendation for the 7600 is to mount the swivel on a barrel clamp.
 
Here's my 30-06 Gamemaster, made in 1980. It's a 7600 that is stamped 760.
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