The 760/7600 Club
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Didn't say it was a mistamp. But the serial number shows it was made during the 7600/760 transition period. It's interesting that it is the 7600 design with the free float barrel yet it is stamped 760, which had the action tube attached to the barrel. Am I missing some facts here? Let me know lol
The 760 Gamemaster from the 1970's is the best of the bunch in my opinion.
I've had a few 7600's in '06 and a mid 1950's 760 in 300 Savage,
but my current mid 70's 760 Gamemaster in .308 is easily my favourite.
I think it was made in 1974-75 as the serial number is 7,339,### with no prefix.
It's in near mint original condition.
Here it is set up with a Vari-X III 2.5X8.
Yes, the forend rattles a little, but no other rifle allows for faster follow-up shots other than a semi, and they are sure fun to shoot!
Now if could only find one in 35 Whelen in the same original condition.
What front sling mount is that? I've searched around and found a front forend mount that looks like yours but it says it will only fit pre-1969 760's. 1969 and newer are barrel band mounts. I have a barrel band but want to switch to the forend mount like yours. Any help is appreciated.
I have a 1975 760 in 308 that look identical to yours. Nice rifle btw
The forend mount looks way better imo.
Thanks.
I believe I found what was confusing me. I thought that the free float barrel design was something Remington started with the 7600 in 1981. This is not the case. Looks like 760s being made as early as the 70s had free float barrels. Changes from the 760 to the 7600 were pretty much internal only.
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I think they haven't really caught on - people who don't feel the need for a fast follow up shot tend to go with bolts, and people who do tend to think semi auto is the way to go. I have to say - the follow up shots with this are actually stunningly fast, the recoil tends to kick the empty out without you even thinking and bringing it back in line with the target just naturally makes me move the pump forward. I have personally double tapped a deer as it bolted across the road at about 20 yards and the shots were both in the boiler and only about 3 inches apart - so it's both fast and accurate. Faster than i need to be honest.the first shot was fatal and the second shot was just more instinct than anything.
But i think people worry about short stroking, they don't realize how fast it is, it's not known for it's accuracy tho mine with the right ammo was pretty close to an inch, which is more than enough for hunting. These days it's all about half inch groups or rapid follow up and such and pumps just don't get the love they deserve, and they don't have the historic cool factor of a lever. They're a little underrated in my books.
A pump is also much more tolerant of different load recipes than a semi as the cycling of the action in the pump is an independent process controlled and operated entirely by the shooter.
Owned a 742, 7400 a 760 and a 7600 at one time or the other.
Hi guys,
I'm a new 7600 owner and don't know much about them.
My mag release is almost flush with the receiver so it's pretty hard to operate. I'd like one longer/ protubing lower. I found they make from #0 to #4 but Brownells talks about wider and not longer. What do I need?
Also I'm looking at an EGW scope rail, any better option?
I'm a new 7600 owner and don't know much about them.
My mag release is almost flush with the receiver so it's pretty hard to operate. I'd like one longer/ protubing lower. I found they make from #0 to #4 but Brownells talks about wider and not longer. What do I need?
Also I'm looking at an EGW scope rail, any better option?
I can't access it for a few weeks, sorry.
I took off the mag release and it looks normal but is just very short.
What's the difference between the different ones?
#0 trough #4, are there different lengths?
To be honest with you I have no clue what the difference is. I've never heard of different mag release buttons for them... Maybe Doug or super cub can chime in on it, or blargon if he's still around. I collect pump rifles but they all have the same mag release.
