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Im in the market for a Remington 760 or 7600 in 30-06.Have owned numerous 7600's and really liked them,never failed me .
I do alot of reading and no posting-lol-But Im reading alot into the 760 is a much better gun then the 7600?
What makes this older model a better gun then the newer 7600?
 
There really is not much difference between the 760 and 7600s other than straight comb stock and impressed checkering on the 7600s. The biggest difference was in the bolt locking lugs. the 760 had 14 small locking lugs and the 7600s had 4 larger locking lugs. Handling and dependability are very much equal. Both models are excellent to use. Great rifles. I collect all the remington pumps.
 
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Royzo said:
There really is not much difference between the 760 and 7600s other than straight comb stock and impressed checkering on the 7600s. The biggest difference was in the bolt locking lugs. the 760 had 14 small locking lugs and the 7600s had 4 larger locking lugs. Handling and dependability are very much equal. Both models are excellent to use. Great rifles. I collect all the remington pumps.
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I didn't even know there was that much difference between the two.....Remmy pumps are right up there with Winchester and Marlin levers as a handy thing to hold onto in the woods. If you're a pump action guy I wouldn't be shy about it, bite the bullet!
 
Some guys claimed that the multi lugs of the 760 gave a better "lock-up" and better accuracy! Some other guys said it wasnt so and that too many lugs made it even more difficult to get proper ( I didnt say "full" ) lug engagement and therefore the 7600's were/are better. Not sure there really is a huge difference. I have a 7600 in 35 Whelan that is very accurate ... and never changes zero .. which is a great characteristic of these guns. They are also easy to maintain in wet weather hunting. I have read articles though where the author has claimed better accuracy with the older 760's. I'd take either model ... they are very good hunting rifles imo.

"If" accuracy is better one over the other - it isnt by very much and the deviation between rifles of the same models is larger
 
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My only comment would be the balance factor. Both models are very nice indeed, I found my carbine is much better balanced with the shorter 18.5" barrel over the 22" barrel. I've owned and hunted with both. My carbine is correspondingly lighter to tote around all day too.
 
woodlotowner said:
My only comment would be the balance factor. Both models are very nice indeed, I found my carbine is much better balanced with the shorter 18.5" barrel over the 22" barrel. I've owned and hunted with both. My carbine is correspondingly lighter to tote around all day too.
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Your right there,I have owned a 7600 in 30-06 ,a 280 and a carbine 30-06 and the carbine felt great,balanced better.Love the pumps and really regretted selling the carbine.Gun show coming up in Perth in june and usually dozens to look at in the 760/7600 models
 
I have the 7600 rifle in 35 Whelen and actually prefer the longer barrel ... seems steadier to me for off-hand shooting.

No matter which way you go the 760 or 7600, it's hard to beat the " Mennonite Machine Gun " ( no disrespect intended )
 
beretta boy said:
I have the 7600 rifle in 35 Whelen and actually prefer the longer barrel ... seems steadier to me for off-hand shooting.

No matter which way you go the 760 or 7600, it's hard to beat the " Mennonite Machine Gun " ( no disrespect intended )
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I prefer a heavier front end on my rifles as well. I recently found myself cursing my 223 and it's lack of substance trying to offhand a coyote at 200 yards. Something that's not an issue with the bull barrel 308....
 
I agree. That bit of weight up front does help. Maybe its how we hold the rifles but still prefer the longer barrel vs carbine. To each his own!!!!
 
woodlotowner said:
My only comment would be the balance factor. Both models are very nice indeed, I found my carbine is much better balanced with the shorter 18.5" barrel over the 22" barrel. I've owned and hunted with both. My carbine is correspondingly lighter to tote around all day too.
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I've had both 18.5 & 22". I had a couple of these cut back to 20". I think it's the best length for these rifles overall.
 
" Mennonite Machine Gun " ( no disrespect intended ) - love that - I get the occasional flurry going with my 7600 on deer drives - you can sure chuck lead if you want to with em. (first shot being the $ one obviously...)
 
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